Salary needed to buy starter home in Boston area skyrockets
A housing report from the Boston Foundation says the household income needed to afford a starter home jumped to $164,000. WBZ-TV's Samantha Chaney reports.
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A housing report from the Boston Foundation says the household income needed to afford a starter home jumped to $164,000. WBZ-TV's Samantha Chaney reports.
A new statewide policy at protecting a homebuyer's right to a home inspection goes into effect Wednesday.
Beverly, Massachusetts has claimed the title of the "hottest" ZIP code in the country for 2025, according to Realtor.com.
The new law went into effect on August 1, banning landlords from charging tenants the extra cost. WBZ-TV's Samantha Chaney reports.
For the first time ever, the median price of a single-family home has surpassed $1 million.
A Boston home built by founding father John Hancock is now on the market.
Just steps from the water's edge along Lake Winnipesaukee, a spectacular estate mixes modern architecture with breathtaking views.
Host Rachel Holt arrives in style she gets an inside look at a one-of-a-kind lakeside home with one of the region’s foremost real estate experts. Sponsored by Coldwell Banker.
Reporter Grant Welker from the Boston Business Journal discusses the residential real estate market. While it's become a buyer's market elsewhere, he has a different take on the market here in Boston.
In one of Weston's most coveted neighborhoods we find this suburban estate blending modern architecture, luxury and technology.
Luxury real estate expert and recurring guest Ricardo Rodriguez takes Host Rachel Holt for a private tour of the property and shares what makes this such a unique home. Sponsored by Coldwell Banker.
Since the pandemic, the monthly rent for a typical apartment around the U.S. has surged almost 30% to $1,858, Zillow data shows.
The money from the sale of Larry Lucchino's $7.5 million home in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts will be donated to charity.
Officials in Wellfleet are concerned that a luxury house could collapse into Cape Cod Bay.
According to Zillow research, 80% of homebuyers are thinking about climate risk.
The landmark deal, which goes into effect Saturday, could cause real estate fees to drop by as much as 30%, experts say.
Many so-called zombie mortgages date back to the 2008 financial crisis, and consumer advocates warn a new wave of zombies could be on the horizon — this time, from all the home equity credit lines taken out during the pandemic.
Landlords in Boston may have to start paying their own broker fees, instead of renters, if a new bill becomes law.
Rachel Holt speaks with luxury real estate ambassador Ricardo Rodriguez on the latest in sophisticated urban living in Boston. Sponsored by Coldwell Banker.
The oldest home for sale in the nation is in Plympton, according to real estate records.
What's the best place to park your money? Americans put their faith in this long-term investment, a new Gallup poll shows.
Rachel Holt goes on a tour of an incredible home near Harvard Square that mixes quiet luxury with modern design. Sponsored by Coldwell Banker.
The median mortgage payment jumped to a record $2,843 in April, up nearly 13% from a year ago, a new analysis finds.
High mortgages rates, high prices and low inventory are making homes tough to sell in Massachusetts. WBZ TV's Laura Haefeli reports.
Massachusetts is one of the states where residents need to make six figures in order to afford the median home price, a new report says.
A magnet fisherman from Cape Cod recently discovered a derringer pistol in a Bridgewater, Massachusetts river.
Students at The Learning Center for the Deaf in Framingham are on a mission to make sure their 55th anniversary gala is an unforgettable night.
The Quincy Fire Department is asking the city for gear they say is safer for members, but the City Council voted against paying $2.6 million.
A major water main break has flooded Jackson Square in Boston, shutting down streets and closing a busway.
Powerful storms swept across the eastern half of the country as many airports are also struggling with disruptions from reduced staffing at security checkpoints.
A major water main break has flooded Jackson Square in Boston, shutting down streets and closing a busway.
There were tens of thousands of power outages Tuesday after a storm brought down trees and utility lines.
A man accused of killing a woman and burying her body under the garage of his home in Tyngsboro, Massachusetts says her death was an accident.
A magnet fisherman from Cape Cod recently discovered a derringer pistol in a Bridgewater, Massachusetts river.
Powerful storms swept across the eastern half of the country as many airports are also struggling with disruptions from reduced staffing at security checkpoints.
Boston's cold and snowy winter might have an effect on this year's pollen allergy season.
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. wants the popular coffee chains to prove their surgery drinks are safe for teens and suggested the Trump administration could place limits on your cup of coffee.
Two Massachusetts residents have been diagnosed with measles, the Department of Public Health confirmed Friday.
There's a new drug that can help early morning shift workers stay awake and alert, a study out of Boston found.
As millions of Americans struggle with paying for health care, doctors and health experts discuss how medical care is being eroded by insurers denying necessary tests and treatment, making it "more difficult to be healthy in the United States."
A woman went to visit her mother's grave at St. Joseph Cemetery in West Roxbury and was surprised to see the headstone was moved.
In the last four years there were 168 threats made against trial court judges in Massachusetts, according to state records.
A former staff member at a Massachusetts residential program for children living with autism is accused of breaking a teenage student's arm.
The ads for the Find Mass Money website in Massachusetts make it seem easy. But one couple struggled to get their $11,000.
Four Massachusetts State Police instructors have been charged following an investigation into the 2024 death of state police recruit Enrique Delgado-Garcia.
Both the Trump and Healey administrations are using government websites to blame each other for the shutdown.
Which party stands to take more of the blame from voters for the government shutdown? Here's what a new poll says.
A UNH Survey Center/Granite State poll shows John Sununu crushing Scott Brown by 23 points among likely primary voters in New Hampshire.
Seth Moulton said he's running against Sen. Ed Markey because "our party leaders are clinging to that old playbook."
Maine Governor Janet Mills' run for Senate comes with an unusual promise - she will only serve one six-year term.
O'Connor's Restaurant & Bar, a well-known Irish pub in Worcester, Massachusetts for decades, is closing for good right before St. Patrick's Day.
Gillette is making a $1 billion investment in a new Boston headquarters.
The restaurants at View Boston are closing this spring.
Uno Pizzeria and Not Your Average Joe's are closing more restaurants in Massachusetts.
Kowloon is expected to draw big crowds to Revere, Massachusetts when it opens a new tiki bar.
Just steps from the water's edge along Lake Winnipesaukee, a spectacular estate mixes modern architecture with breathtaking views.
An innovative craft winery located in downtown Meredith, New Hampshire, Hermit Woods is taking a different approach to winemaking.
Located on the water's edge along New Hampshire's Lake Winnipesaukee, Mill Falls blends elegant luxury with spectacular vistas.
Kohler Store by Supply New England and an interior designer showcases how beauty and functionality can breathe new life into a project.
James Beard-nominated pastry chef and co-founder of Bakey in Boston gives insight on how to make his world-famous babka.
Jaylen Brown had 41 points and Jayson Tatum scored 21 to help the Boston Celtics beat the Phoenix Suns 120-112 on Monday night.
Jack Hughes had three assists, and the Devils dented the Bruins' playoff chances by beating them 4-3 in overtime Monday night.
The U.S. men's national soccer team is expected to debut the new uniforms later this month in Atlanta, ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup starting in June.
Sarah Fillier spent her first two seasons with the New York Sirens accustomed to staring at empty blocks of seats across the bench during home games.
The United States will face the winner of Monday's semifinal between Italy and Venezuela in Tuesday's World Baseball Classic title game.
Researchers spotted the season's first North Atlantic right whale mothers and calves in Cape Cod Bay.
Blue whales, the largest animals on Earth, have been spotted not far off the coast of Massachusetts.
The MSPCA-Angell is looking to find homes for 163 rats that were surrendered in Massachusetts.
Cape Cod beaches are covered with chunks of ice amid an abnormally cold winter in Massachusetts.
Snowmobilers came to the rescue of a moose that was buried up to its neck in snow off a New England trail on Tuesday.