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Here's How Much Of Their Income Mass. Residents Have To Fork Over For Their Mortgage, By City
These five charts break down the elements of the Massachusetts housing boom. -
In Massachusetts, An Uneven Impact From Rising Rents
Rents are rising across the commonwealth, but the change in rent burden for residents varies widely. -
Foundation Report Calls Out Suburbs For Blocking Affordable Housing
The Boston Foundation's annual housing report says restrictions on multi-family homes raise costs and perpetuate segregation. -
Boston's Rising Housing Costs Put Rent Control Back In The Spotlight
Many economists believe nothing could be as drastic as rent control. But that’s exactly what some in the Boston area are demanding. -
Residents Push Back Against Housing Density That Comes With Affordable Mandate
As Boston re-examines its inclusionary development policy, there's a growing call to increase how many affordable units that private developers are required to produce. -
Could European Model for Student Housing Ease Boston's Housing Crunch?
Micro-units for college students in Barcelona keeps them out of the private market -
Here's What Happened When Hopkinton Added 1,400 New Housing Units In Five Years
The developments have increased tax revenue but detractors argue the streets and the schools are now too crowded. -
When It Comes To Housing In The Suburbs, How Dense Is Too Dense?
Housing experts say it’s partly up to the suburbs to develop more affordable housing in the Greater Boston area. -
Cinder Blocks To Starbucks: Debate Is On As Developers Descend On Allston-Brighton
Boston’s skyline is equal parts construction cranes and skyscrapers. Some say the city is squandering a rare opportunity to build a neighborhood that’s affordable. -
How A Tech Platform Is Helping Two Generations Find Housing Under One Roof
We hear all the time about Boston’s housing shortage, but there are thousands of spare bedrooms across the city. A new home-sharing enterprise is putting many of them to use.
