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Bruce C. Bolling Building in Dudley Square Officially Renamed
Mayor Martin J. Walsh joined Governor Charlie Baker, elected officials, local dignitaries, school representatives, and family members and friends of the late Bruce C. Bolling to officially dedicate the new central offices of the Boston Public Schools i...
Fairy Home Building Workshop Returns to Franklin Park April 23
Thanks to the success of last year’s event and the appreciation of the local elf and fairy community, the Boston Parks and Recreation Department will be co-hosting their second annual Fairy Home Building Workshop with the Franklin Park Coalition on T...
AG Healey Launches Webpage for Homeowners Seeking Assistance From National Bank Settlement Over Unlawful...
Following a $2.7 million settlement with four national banks resolving allegations of unlawfully foreclosing on properties in Massachusetts, Attorney General Maura Healey’s Office has launched a webpage to assist eligible homeowners in clearing prop...
Maine Nursing Home to Pay $1.2 Million to Resolve Allegations Concerning Rehabilitation Therapy
A Maine skilled nursing facility, Ross Manor, entered into an agreement with the United States to pay $1.2 million to resolve allegations concerning inflated Medicare claims for rehabilitation therapy.
MassHousing Honors its Top-Producing Partner Lenders for Their Commitment to Affordable Homeownership in Massachusetts
MassHousing recently honored 10 of its top lending partners as well as four nonprofits and two individual loan officers for their efforts to deliver MassHousing home mortgage loans in 2014
Building Improvements Planned for the Jamaica Plain Branch of the BPL
The Jamaica Plain Branch of the Boston Public Library at 12 Sedgwick Street in Jamaica Plain will undergo major building improvements beginning in August. The building renovation necessitates a temporary closure of the branch while work takes place. Th...
MassHousing Awards $275,000 for Affordable Sober Housing
assHousing has awarded $275,000 to support affordable sober housing programs for men, women and veterans in Brockton, Shrewsbury and Worcester. The MassHousing grants will come from the Center for Community Recovery Innovations, Inc. (CCRI), a nonprofi...
MassHousing Announces Blue Hills Bank as an Approved Lender of the Get the Lead...
Hyde Park-based bank and preferred lender in the City of Boston now offering no or low-interest loans to remove lead paint BOSTON – March 18, 2015 – (RealEstateRama) — MassHousing announced today that Blue Hills Bank – a preferred l...
AG Healey Urges Adoption of Greater Protections for Homeowners Who Acquire Property Following Divorce...
To further prevent unnecessary foreclosures, Attorney General Maura Healey’s Office sent a letter supporting the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s (CFPB) proposed amendments to its mortgage servicing rules to protect homeowners who acquire pro...
AG Cautions Homeowners to Shop Wisely When Hiring a Contractor for Rooftop Snow and...
Following record breaking snowfall throughout the Commonwealth, Attorney General Maura Healey cautions homeowners to do their homework when selecting contractors to remove snow and ice from their roofs and to take actions to avoid becoming victims of s...
Commercial Properties To Face Increased Fines For Snow Violations Under Mayor Walsh Proposal
Mayor Martin J. Walsh today filed a Home Rule Petition to raise the amount of fines that can be levied for snow infractions against property owners, and increase the cap on fines for these offenses to be from $300 to $1,500. Under the petition, unpaid ...
KENNEDY, KEATING ANNOUNCE OVER $225K IN FEDERAL GRANTS FOR FALL RIVER
Congressman Joe Kennedy (MA-4) and Congressman Bill Keating (MA-9) today announced that Fall River will receive $226,000 in federal grants from the U.S Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The grants will be provided to the Fall River H...
Massachusetts Court of Appeals Affirms Lower Court Judgment in MERS’ Favor
MERSCORP Holdings, Inc. today announced that the Court of Appeals of Massachusetts ruled in Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc.’s (MERS) favor, finding that an assignment by MERS was vali
Coldwell Banker Resolves Claims of Housing Discrimination Against Families with Children
BOSTON - February 19, 2015 - (RealEstateRama) -- Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage has agreed to implement fair housing training and adopt new antidiscrimination policies to resolve allegations that it discriminated against families with children ...
Facilities Director Sentenced for Bribery in Connection with Building Contracts
BOSTON - February 18, 2015 - (RealEstateRama) -- The facilities director of two non-profits which provide support services for developmentally disabled adults and their families was sentenced today in connection with soliciting bribes.
Mayor Walsh Raises Awareness About Fair Housing In The City of Boston
Boston - February 16, 2015 - (RealEstateRama) -- Mayor Martin J. Walsh today announced two contests, hosted by the Office of Fair Housing and Equity, to raise awareness about fair housing. The Fair Housing Art Contest calls for young Bostonians grade...
Massachusetts Launches Pay For Success Initiative to Reduce Chronic Individual Homelessness
FRAMINGHAM - December 9, 2014 - (RealEstateRama) -- Governor Deval Patrick today announced the launch of a Massachusetts Pay for Success (PFS) initiative that will leverage philanthropic and private capital investments to reduce chronic individual home...
MassHousing Awards $292,200 for Affordable Sober Housing
BOSTON - November 19, 2014 - (RealEstateRama) -- MassHousing has awarded $292,200 to support affordable sober housing programs for men, women and veterans in Framingham, Holyoke, Leeds, Tewksbury and Worcester.
Mayor Walsh Announces Lead Poisoning Prevention Week in Boston
WASHINGTON, D.C. - October 23, 2014 - (RealEstateRama) -- Mayor Martin J. Walsh will recognize National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week the week of October 20th. The Mayor’s Office of Fair Housing and Equity, the Boston Public Health Commission, the D...
MassHousing Sponsoring Free Homebuyer Fair at the Dartmouth Mall on Oct. 25 in Conjunction...
BOSTON - October 23, 2014 - (RealEstateRama) -- MassHousing is sponsoring a free Homebuyer Fair, this Saturday, October 25, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Dartmouth Mall in conjunction with the Fall River/New Bedford Housing Partnership
Mayor Walsh releases “Housing a Changing City: Boston 2030″
BOSTON - October 15, 2014 - (RealEstateRama) -- Mayor Martin J. Walsh today released “Housing a Changing City: Boston 2030,” the administration’s housing plan. The plan, which aims to create housing across demographics and neighborhoods, outlines...
Mayor Walsh Announces City has helped secure $3.8 million to help homeless and at-risk...
WASHINGTON, D.C. - October 8, 2014 - (RealEstateRama) -- Today Mayor Martin J. Walsh announced that the City of Boston has helped secure $3.8 million in resources towards housing and preventing homelessness for veterans. The resources come in the form ...
East Boston Branch of the Boston Public Library Awarded Prestigious LEED® Green Building Certification
BOSTON - October 1, 2014 - (RealEstateRama) -- Today Mayor Martin J. Walsh announced that the East Boston Branch of the Boston Public Library earned LEED Gold certification. Established by the U.S. Green Building Council and verified by the Green Bui...
AG Awards Citizens’ Housing and Planning Association with Overseeing Grant Program to Assist Struggling...
BOSTON - September 25, 2014 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Citizens’ Housing and Planning Association (CHAPA) has been chosen to coordinate and oversee a statewide program which works directly with families and individuals facing foreclosure, utilizing fu...
AG Offers Consumer Tips Following Home Depot Data Breach, Announces Multistate Investigation
BOSTON - September 22, 2014 - (RealEstateRama) -- Following reports of a data breach at Home Depot that is estimated to have put approximately 56 million credit and debit card numbers at risk nationwide, Attorney General Martha Coakley offers consumers...
Former South Hadley Funeral Home Sued for Mishandling Human Remains and Misappropriating Consumer Deposits
NORTHAMPTON - September 22, 2014 - (RealEstateRama) -- A former South Hadley funeral home and its funeral director have been sued over allegations of improperly handling unembalmed human bodies and misappropriating consumer deposits intended for future...
Mayor Walsh Unveils New Boston Solar Map
BOSTON - September 18, 2014 - (RealEstateRama) -- Mayor Martin J. Walsh today launched Solar SystemTM Boston, a new map which enables homeowners and businesses to quickly and easily understand their roof’s solar potential and installation cost estima...
MassHousing Loan Closings of $9.1 Million will Extend Affordability and Help Renovate Wareham Apartment...
BOSTON - September 18, 2014 - (RealEstateRama) -- Residents at the 100-unit Woods at Wareham will see affordability there extended along with substantial improvements to the property as a result of $9.1 million in MassHousing loans
MassHousing provided nearly $1 billion for affordable housing in fiscal year 2014
WASHINGTON, D.C. – September 8, 2014 – (RealEstateRama) — Strong demand for affordable home mortgage loans propels Agency to second-best lending year ever BOSTON – September 4, 2014 – MassHousing provided $985.2 million for afford...
The Affordable Housing Crisis in Massachusetts: Where do the Gubernatorial Candidates Stand?
WASHINGTON, D.C. - September 5, 2014 - (RealEstateRama) -- Massachusetts faces an affordable housing crisis, and there are two major problems – inadequate supply and affordability – that restrict housing choice and limit opportunities for many residents. Solving the affordable housing crisis requires strong executive leadership that prioritizes affordable housing policy.
