Yearly Archives: 2012

Mayor Menino Hails Boston’s 2012 Building Boom

December 28, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Mayor Thomas M. Menino today recognized the 22 developments that broke ground in 2012, a total investment of $1.6 billion, which put 2,450 construction workers back on the job and will create 2,010 units of housing.

Inspection Ordinance Brings Sweeping Change to Rental Housing Standards in Boston

Boston, MA - December 20, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- The City of Boston’s Rental Inspection Ordinance, revised to enhance current standards for the health and safety of rental housing in Boston, was today approved by the Boston City Council in a 9-4 vote.

MassHousing and Department of Housing and Community Development Announce Loan Closings on $8.2 Million...

BOSTON - December 17, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- MassHousing and the Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) announced $8.2 million in Affordable Housing Trust Fund (AHTF) loan closings today for affordable housing communities in Acton, Lunenburg and Springfield.

Boston Public Library’s Building Boston Initiative Grows

December 12, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Building Boston is a celebration of public spaces – the architectural and cultural cornerstones that make Boston the city it is. Along with examining parks, sports arenas, libraries, and transportation centers, Building Boston explores stories of the creators, constructors, caretakers, and ever-changing group of users who call these spaces their own

MassHousing Executive Director Thomas R. Gleason Elected to Board of Directors of National Council...

BOSTON, MA - November 28, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- MassHousing Executive Director Thomas R. Gleason has been elected Vice President of the Board of Directors of the National Council of State Housing Agencies (NCSHA).

MassHousing Awards $150,000 for Affordable Sober Housing in Worcester

BOSTON, MA - November 28, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- MassHousing has awarded $150,000 in financing to help create 27 new units of affordable sober housing in Worcester.

Mayor Menino Announces Grant for Homeless Veterans

November 13, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Mayor Thomas M. Menino today announced a $97,000 grant to the New England Center for Homeless Veterans and called on property owners to rent an apartment to a hero looking for a place to call home. The grant, funded by the City’s Department of Neighborhood Development, will enable the New England Center for Homeless Veterans to find affordable apartments for veterans, especially those who have been issued a VASH (Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing) voucher, used for rental assistance, case management and clinical services. Since 2009, Boston has successfully housed 292 formerly homeless veterans with VASH vouchers.

Mayor Menino, Boston Housing Authority Announce Groundbreaking at the Old Colony Public Housing Development

November 7, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Mayor Thomas M. Menino, BHA Administrator William McGonagle and Beacon Communities Development President Pam Goodman announced today the groundbreaking for Phase Two of the redevelopment of the Old Colony public housing development in South Boston.

City Of Springfield To Seek Developers For Key South End Properties

November 6, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- The City of Springfield announced today that it will be releasing a pair of Request for Proposals (RFP) on Wednesday, November 7, 2012, for two tornado damaged properties in the South End. Both the historic Armory Building at 29 Howard Street and the Howard Street School Building (aka former Zanetti School) at 59 Howard Street will be made available through the public proposal process.

MassHousing Announces $33.4 Million in Loan Closings for the Second Phase of the Old...

BOSTON , MA - November 2, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- MassHousing announced $33.4 million in construction loan closings today for Phase Two A and Phase Two B of the Old Colony public housing redevelopment in South Boston.

Mayor Menino Announces Assistance to Home and Business Owners Affected by Hurricane Sandy

October 30, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Mayor Thomas M. Menino today announced City officials will work closely with home and business owners affected by Hurricane Sandy in an effort to reopen local businesses and get people back to work. In addition to providing resources to affected businesses, Boston Home Center staff will be working with homeowners and senior homeowners to help facilitate any necessary renovations due to the storm.

MassHousing Closes on $50.6 Million in Financing for the Acquisition and Preservation of Affordable...

BOSTON - October 25, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- MassHousing announced today that it has closed $50.6 million in financing for the acquisition and preservation of four affordable housing developments in Boston, Beverly, Maynard and Medfield.

Mayor Menino Announces Preservation of 67 Units of Affordable Housing in Fenway Neighborhood

October 17, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Mayor Thomas M. Menino today announced that Northeastern University has purchased 320 Huntington Avenue from the Greater Boston YMCA, and signed a 20-year lease allowing 67 units of transitional housing to continue to operate in the “Hastings Wing” of the building.

MassHousing and Department of Housing and Community Development Announce Loan Closings on $2.35 Million...

BOSTON, MA - October 3, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- MassHousing and the Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) announced $2.35 million in Affordable Housing Trust Fund (AHTF) loan closings today for affordable housing communities in Acton, Lunenburg and Springfield

MassHousing Announces Largest Lending Year in Agency’s 46-year History Shatters previous record amount by...

BOSTON - October 1, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- MassHousing announced today that it provided nearly $1 billion in financing for affordable housing in fiscal year 2012, setting a new one-year lending record.

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AG Healey Secures $2 Million in Restitution for 20,000 Massachusetts Homeowners...

One of the nation’s largest mortgage servicers will pay $2 million in restitution to resolve allegations that it violated state law and committed unfair and deceptive practices by charging Massachusetts homeowners for unnecessary fees and overpriced force-placed insurance policies, Attorney General Maura Healey announced today