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Brighton Marine is the largest veterans’ development constructed in Boston since World War II

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The Residences at Brighton Marine, a $46 million TOD community located in Boston, will provide 102 mixed-income apartment homes for veterans. The project is a joint venture between WinnDevelopment and non-profit veteran network community Brighton Marine.

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Disasters and Loss Won't Keep Ansara From His True Calling

ENR Construction

When Nadine Post arrived in Boston last July 8 to report a profile on the nonprofit Build Health International, which constructs and maintains modern hospitals in Haiti and other low-income regions, she was alerted that BHI’s Jim Ansara, his staff and their Boston-based hospital-operator partners might be distracted during interviews.

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Boston Mayor Unveils $500M Plan for Affordable Housing

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Boston Mayor Marty Walsh (D) announced on Jan. 7 an unprecedented $500-million investment over five years for affordable housing, including a new business and foundation investment fund for creation of low- and moderate-income housing.

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These Cities Are Becoming More Affordable for Renters

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More than 40% of renters pay more than a third of their income on housing costs, meaning affordability typically affects renters more than it would homeowners, according to Smart Asset. The top five cities where rent has changed the most from 2016 to 2019 are Boston, San Francisco, Los Angeles, DC, and Baltimore. Key Findings.

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Metro Denver and Colorado Springs Inch Into the 10 Least Affordable U.S. Housing Markets

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The median home sold price in Denver rose over 20% year-over-year to $540,000 in February, the fourth highest price tag in the nation, surpassing even New York and Boston in the Northeast. times the median household income. . A lack of supply is driving strong home price appreciation and contributing to unaffordability.

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Smaller Metros Take Over the Top 10 Cities for Young Professionals

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Though some major cities like Boston and San Francisco have always attracted a younger crowd, smaller metros like Madison, Wisconsin, are also growing in popularity. Migrating young workers are seeking out areas with strong local economies, recreational activities, and low rent-to-income ratios, according to CNBC. Market Data + Trends.

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Rents Decrease in Pricey Metros, But Affordable Metros See Rent Hikes

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Rents in pricey metros, such as New York, Boston, and San Francisco, were down year-over-year in February. The more-affluent renters in these areas could expect to spend 27% of their income on the local neighborhood rental, below the 30% threshold at which housing costs are deemed “unaffordable.” San Francisco’s 9.6%

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