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Homeowners filing claims after insurance companies drop policies because of aerial photos
MALDEN, Mass. — It was during the second week of April when a Billerica homeowner, who asked to be identified only as “J”, received a letter from her longtime insurer. In her words, that letter contained “this very grainy black and white photo. That could be our house, but you can’t really tell.” The letter provided more information about that photo.
Here’s what kind of home $500K gets you in these upscale Boston suburbs
Earlier this year, Niche released a list of 25 best places to live in Massachusetts, with several Boston suburbs like Brookline, Cambridge and Newton topping the list based on crime, public schools, costs of living, job opportunities and local amenities. With nine of Cambridge’s neighborhoods secured a spot in the...
Sale closed in Dover: $2.7 million for a six-bedroom home
The spacious property located at 10 Ben Arthurs Way in Dover was sold on May 8, 2024. The $2,699,000 purchase price works out to $314 per square foot. The house, built in 1996, has an interior space of 8,582 square feet. This two-story house offers a roomy layout with six bedrooms and six baths. The home's outer design showcases a a hip roof frame, with roofing materials crafted from asphalt. Inside, there is a fireplace. The property is equipped with forced air heating and a cooling system. The property encompasses a generous 2.3-acre of land.
State's housing secretary is again beating the drum for affordable housing bill
FRAMINGHAM — Statistics on the cost of housing in MetroWest are grim, with state officials searching for ways to make it more affordable to live here. "In 1991, the median sale price of a home in the Boston area was $63,900, and you could rent an apartment for less than $740 a month, right here in Framingham," Massachusetts Secretary of Housing and Livable Communities Edward Augustus said. "Today that $63,900 home is selling for around $900,000, and rent is more than $3,200 a month — and that is even if you're lucky enough to afford a place to rent."
Single family residence sells for $2.5 million in Needham Heights
A 1,952-square-foot house built in 1949 has changed hands. The property located at 28 Hillside Avenue in Needham Heights was sold on May 8, 2024. The $2,460,000 purchase price works out to $1,260 per square foot. The layout of this two-story home consists of three bedrooms and two baths. On the exterior, the house is characterized by a gable roof design, featuring roofing made of asphalt. Inside, a fireplace enhances the ambiance of the living area. Additionally, the home provides an attached one-car garage, offering a dedicated parking spot and storage area. The lot size of the property measures an impressive 0.3-acre.
Three-bedroom home in Wellesley Hills sells for $2.4 million
The spacious property located at 21 Washburn Avenue in Wellesley Hills was sold on May 10, 2024 for $2,431,000, or $925 per square foot. The house, built in 1947, has an interior space of 2,627 square feet. The layout of this two-story home includes three bedrooms and four bathrooms. Inside, a fireplace enhances the ambiance of the living area. The property is equipped with forced air heating and a cooling system. The lot size of the property measures an impressive 0.4-acre.
Presentation ties housing stock to school budgets
In the midst of a housing shortage and fresh off the heels of a 16-month teacher contract dispute and two-week strike, Newton for Everyone on Thursday night hosted a presentation on how housing impacts school budgets. Guest speakers were Elise Rapoza, author and senior research associate with MassINC, and Luc...
Single family residence in Southborough sells for $1.4 million
The spacious new property located at 12 Brigham Street in Southborough was sold on May 7, 2024 for $1,417,000, or $394 per square foot. The house, built in 2022, has an interior space of 3,595 square feet. This is a two-story house. The home's outer structure has a gable roof frame, composed of asphalt. Inside, a fireplace enhances the ambiance of the living area. The property is equipped with forced air heating and a cooling system. Situated on a spacious 1.7-acre lot, the property offers ample outdoor space.
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