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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...
19th Century East Boston Firehouse Converted Into Condominiums
BOSTON (WBZ NewsRadio) — History and modernity have come together in an East Boston firehouse from the mid-1800s which has been renovated into two modern condominiums. The firehouse, located at 64 Marion St., became the location for Engine Company 5 on September 1, 1860, and Engine 5 remained there until 1938 when they moved to 360 Saratoga St., which is where they are today.
— Eye on Everett —
The changing times have made a Everett a far different place than it used to be. It isn’t just Everett, either. In neighboring Chelsea, there are now hundreds of well to do types living in fancy and expensive new apartment housing built with a flair. On Admiral’s Hill, townhouses...
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...
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."
Ground Broken on 52 New Street in Cambridge
Cambridge, MA – Just A Start and project partners recently broke ground on 52 New Street, which will create 106 new rental homes for residents with various incomes on the site of a vacant building and parking lot in North Cambridge. Just A Start is developing the new housing in a 6-story building that will also include 3,500sf of commercial space on the first floor.
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.
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