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.
Jaylen Brown scored 30 points and the Boston Celtics made 20 3-pointers in a 140-122 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Friday night.
Several major retailers are now charging customers to return items even if they are unopened and in perfect condition.
The New England Patriots will be shorthanded as they look to win their 13th game of the season and keep their hopes for the No. 1 seed in the AFC playoffs alive.
Massachusetts State Police arrested a Worcester resident after troopers say they were driving the wrong way on Interstate 95 and several communities on Christmas Day while under the influence of drugs.
With President Trump declaring Dec. 26 a federal holiday, here's what's open and closed on Dec. 26.
Snow winds down early Saturday with some sunshine for the second half of the day.
Massachusetts State Police arrested a Worcester resident after troopers say they were driving the wrong way on Interstate 95 and several communities on Christmas Day while under the influence of drugs.
The New England Patriots will be shorthanded as they look to win their 13th game of the season and keep their hopes for the No. 1 seed in the AFC playoffs alive.
First responders working the holiday shift helped deliver baby boys in Medford and Stoughton on Christmas morning.
Several major retailers are now charging customers to return items even if they are unopened and in perfect condition.
Flu is on the rise in Massachusetts, just as people are starting to gather for the holidays.
In an interview with CBS News, FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary explains what went into the decision to drop the most serious warnings on hormone therapy for menopause.
Amy Cohen is running the New York City Marathon despite living with the painful effects of sickle cell disease.
Surgeons at Massachusetts General Hospital have removed a pig kidney from a New Hampshire man 271 days after the innovative transplant.
With two-year waiting lists for a primary care physician, Mass General Brigham is using AI to bridge the gap.
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.
Customers have been telling the I-Team that the service has not been as advertised with delays and equipment problems.
Advocates for Pappas Rehabilitation Hospital in Canton say the state is failing to keep its promise to keep the facility open.
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.
Circle Furniture appears to have suddenly closed all of its stores right before Christmas.
The overpowering scent of Dunkin' donuts in the air has some Haverhill residents complaining.
Ice Castles in North Woodstock, New Hampshire is opening unusually early this year.
The Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission unanimously approved regulations to allow for legal marijuana use in public settings.
The model airplane and balsa wood glider company Guillow's has been headquartered in Wakefield for nearly a century.
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 scored 30 points and the Boston Celtics made 20 3-pointers in a 140-122 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Friday night.
The New England Patriots will be shorthanded as they look to win their 13th game of the season and keep their hopes for the No. 1 seed in the AFC playoffs alive.
The Montreal Canadiens ran away from the Boston Bruins 6-2 on Tuesday night.
The Patriots had two players make the Pro Bowl roster, but they had another noteworthy snub.
The Boston Celtics rallied from a 20-point, second-half deficit for a 103-95 victory over the Indiana Pacers.
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.
Birders are flocking to Scituate, Massachusetts to catch a glimpse of a tropical bird called a limpkin, which has never been spotted in New England before.
A rescue group is blaming a "dangerous" TikTok trend for a surge in skiers getting lost in the backcountry at Vermont's Stowe Mountain Resort.