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.
In a world where it can be awfully hard to agree, here in New England one thing is for certain: it sure feels good to be a Patriots fan right now.
A 19-year-old employee of Shrewsbury Public Schools is facing multiple charges after police say child pornography was found on his social media account.
The Boston Bruins beat the Seattle Kraken 4-2 on Thursday night after raising Zdeno Chara's No. 33 to the rafters.
Anfernee Simons scored 18 of his season-high 39 points in the fourth quarter as the Boston Celtics rallied to beat the Miami Heat 119-114.
The Boston Bruins retired Zdeno Chara's number in a ceremony at the TD Garden.
Massachusetts could be on the fringe of a major snowstorm that's tracking off the East Coast.
Marshfield, Massachusetts police officer Richard Perry has been placed on administrative leave after he allegedly caused a serious head-on crash.
The AFC divisional round game at Gillette Stadium will be the first postseason matchup for Josh and Ben McDaniels.
The Boston Bruins retired Zdeno Chara's number in a ceremony before Thursday night's game against the Seattle Kraken.
The Reggie Lewis Track and Athletic Center in Roxbury is increasing security after a gun was flashed during a high school track meet earlier this month.
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."
Flu cases are rising rapidly, especially among kids in Boston, where hospitalizations of children under five have increased 150% over the last two weeks.
Four children have died from the flu in Massachusetts so far this season, public health officials say.
Fewer people in Massachusetts are getting their seasonal flu and COVID vaccinations as the number of respiratory infections in the state continues to rise.
Flu is on the rise in Massachusetts, just as people are starting to gather for the holidays.
In the last three years, the Better Business Bureau has received thousands of complaints about GE.
A home baker from Foxboro, Massachusetts is frustrated that the pricy oven she bought from GE wasn't working properly. Attempts to fix it failed.
Eight states have laws making police body cameras mandatory. Massachusetts isn't one of them.
A Massachusetts family got stuck with a bill for a damaged tire on their rental car, even though they bought the extra coverage.
I-Team sources say the allegations of misconduct involving Canton Police Sgt. Sean Goode stem from an investigation into former State Police Trooper Michael Proctor.
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.
Boston's Time Out Market, a Fenway food hall that opened less than seven years ago, is now set to close.
Small businesses in Massachusetts are seeing a boom in business thanks to the playoff run by the New England Patriots.
Three Uno Pizzeria & Grill locations in Massachusetts and one in Rhode Island have closed for good.
TJ Maxx has closed its Newbury Street store in Boston less than a decade after it first opened.
Circle Furniture appears to have suddenly closed all of its stores right before Christmas.
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.
The Boston Bruins beat the Seattle Kraken 4-2 on Thursday night after raising Zdeno Chara's No. 33 to the rafters.
Anfernee Simons scored 18 of his season-high 39 points in the fourth quarter as the Boston Celtics rallied to beat the Miami Heat 119-114.
The Boston Bruins retired Zdeno Chara's number in a ceremony at the TD Garden.
The AFC divisional round game at Gillette Stadium will be the first postseason matchup for Josh and Ben McDaniels.
Boston Legacy FC has announced the schedule for its first ever season in the National Women's Soccer League.
A gathering of North Atlantic right whales off Massachusetts over the weekend appears to have set a new monthly record.
A rocketship on a downtown Boston roof is part of the new Winteractive 2026 public art installation.
The overpowering scent of Dunkin' donuts in the air has some Haverhill residents complaining.
Alex Cornwell's display of nearly 300 Christmas inflatables is attracting visitors from around Massachusetts.
Police are looking for whoever opened fire on inflatable Christmas decorations in Bow, New Hampshire.