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MassHousing Approves $295,000 for Affordable Sober Housing in Massachusetts
December 3, 2009 Posted by Massachusetts RealEstateRama
BOSTON, MA - December 3, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — MassHousing has approved $295,000 in funding for the creation or preservation of affordable sober housing for men, women and veterans in Boston, New Bedford, Salem and Worcester. The MassHousing grants, ranging from $35,000 to $75,000, will come from the Center for Community Recovery Innovations, Inc. (CCRI), a nonprofit subsidiary corporation of MassHousing that creates and preserves affordable sober housing in Massachusetts for recovering substance abusers. CCRI to date has awarded more than $4 million in grants for sober housing for more than 1,000 units of substance-free housing in more than two dozen communities for men, women, families, veterans, the homeless and ex-offenders.
April Median Prices Showed Slight Signs of Improvement as Massachusetts Home Sales Down
May 25, 2009 Posted by Massachusetts RealEstateRama
WALTHAM, Mass. - May 25, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — The Massachusetts Association of REALTORS® (MAR) reported today that median home prices for single-family homes and condominiums showed slight signs of improvement in April. While median prices were down 12.5 percent for single-family homes and 14.2 percent for condos, it is the smallest annual price decrease since October 2008 and November 2008 respectively. On a month-to-month basis single-family median prices were up 7.8 percent from March, the largest month-to-month increase since MAR has been tracking monthly median prices. Single-family home sales were down 13 percent in April compared to the same time last year, while condominium sales were down 28.8 percent.
“On a year-over-year basis, median prices are still feeling the weight of the market correction that has been taking place over the past 20 months,” said MAR President Gary Rogers, a broker at RE/MAX First Realty in Waltham. “However, it is encouraging to see month-to-month median prices going up, as it is reflective of the increased activity REALTORS® are seeing today as buyers are looking to get back into the market.”
Massachusetts Single-Family Home Sales Down in March as Prices Up Slightly from February
April 29, 2009 Posted by Massachusetts RealEstateRama
First quarter sales down for single-family and condos while multi-family sales increase over 50%. WALTHAM, MA - April 29, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — The Massachusetts Association of REALTORS® (MAR) reported today that single-family home sales were down 4.7 percent in March compared to the same time last year, while condominium sales were down 19.8 percent. Median prices were up from February for both single-family homes and condos. However, the year-over-year median price for a single-family home was down 19 percent and condominiums prices were down 14.9 percent compared to March 2008.
Governor Patrick Announces Free Homebuyer Fairs and Open Houses to Promote Affordable Homeownership Opportunities in Massachusetts
April 27, 2009 Posted by Massachusetts RealEstateRama
BOSTON, MA - April 27, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — As part of his Massachusetts Recovery Plan to secure the state’s economic future, Governor Deval Patrick today announced today that the latest series of free “Opportunity Knocks’’ regional homebuyer fairs and open houses to promote affordable homeownership opportunities in Massachusetts will held on Saturday, May 2, and Saturday, May 9, at 10 shopping malls across Massachusetts.
Massachusetts REALTORS Proclaim Congressman Barney Frank its First ‘Distinguished Champion of Housing Opportunities’
April 1, 2009 Posted by Massachusetts RealEstateRama
WALTHAM, MA - April 01, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — The Massachusetts Association of REALTORS® (MAR) announced today that it has named Congressman Barney Frank, Chairman of the House Financial Services Committee, its first “Distinguished Champion of Housing Opportunities.” Chairman Frank received the proclamation from the Association for his tireless work and support for legislation and regulations to ensure a robust and sustainable housing market. MAR made the presentation to the Chairman at the New Bedford Area Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Congressional Luncheon on Friday, March 27, 2009 in Acushnet, Mass
Massachusetts Home Sales Down Again in February
March 26, 2009 Posted by Massachusetts RealEstateRama
WALTHAM, MA, - March 26, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — The Massachusetts Association of REALTORS® (MAR) reported today that single-family home sales were down 11.4 percent in February compared to the same time last year, while condominium sales were down 16.4 percent. The median price for a single-family home was $252,500 and the median price for a condominium in February was $213,250.
Tiger Home Inspection Promoting the Use of REALTORS in Radio Public Service Campaign
March 16, 2009 Posted by Massachusetts RealEstateRama
PSAs to run on Boston-area radio stations 105.7 WROR-FM and 102.5 WKLB-FM over 40 weeks in 2009
Mayor Menino Announces Boston’s New Leading the Way III Housing Strategy
March 4, 2009 Posted by Massachusetts RealEstateRama
Executive Summary Details Focus on Workforce Housing; Continued Foreclosure Reclamation; Homelessness Reduction, Rental Housing Preservation
Housing Market Hits a Triple for First-Time Homebuyers
February 26, 2009 Posted by Massachusetts RealEstateRama
Affordable prices, low mortgage rates and $8000 tax credit create unique opportunity
GOVERNOR PATRICK ANNOUNCES STATE TO RECEIVE $4.5 MILLION FROM MACARTHUR FOUNDATION TO PRESERVE AFFORDABLE RENTAL HOUSING
February 26, 2009 Posted by MacArthur Foundation
Investment expected to leverage $150 million to keep 9,000 homes affordable in Massachusetts
Massachusetts REALTORS Report Single-Family Home Sales Gains in December
January 27, 2009 Posted by Massachusetts RealEstateRama
WALTHAM, MA - January 27, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — The Massachusetts Association of REALTORS® (MAR) reported today that single-family homes sales were up 3.2 percent in December compared to the same time last year. While median prices continue to go down, this is the third month in the last four to experience sales increases.
Attorney General Martha Coakley Obtains Consent Judgment Against Springfield Landlord Accused of Housing Discrimination
September 17, 2008 Posted by Massachusetts RealEstateRama
SPRINGFIELD, MA - September 16, 2008 - (RealEstateRama) — Today, Attorney General Martha Coakley’s Office obtained a consent judgment against a Springfield landlord accused of unlawfully discriminating against prospective tenants because they sought to use public assistance housing vouchers to rent the units.
Governor Patrick Pledges $142 million in Public and Private Resources to Develop Affordable Rental Housing
August 14, 2008 Posted by Massachusetts RealEstateRama
Program funds, tax credits used to build, preserve 1,218 apartments in 20 communities
MA - August 14, 2008 - (RealEstateRama) — Governor Deval Patrick today pledged more than $142 million from state housing programs and equity leveraged from private sector investment in low-income housing tax credits to support projects statewide that will yield 1,218 rental apartments, […]
Massachusetts Association of REALTORS® CEO Robert Authier Receives Highest National REALTOR Executive Award
June 17, 2008 Posted by Massachusetts RealEstateRama
Waltham, Mass. – Robert Authier of Harvard, Mass., chief executive officer of the Massachusetts Association of REALTORS®, was named the recipient of the National Association of REALTOR® (NAR) 2008 William R. Magel Award of Excellence. It is the highest honor a REALTOR® association executive can earn. Authier will be formally recognized at the NAR annual convention […]
