Massachusetts program will offer down payment help for first-time homebuyers
Some new home buyers in Massachusetts will now be eligible for government down payment assistance.
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Some new home buyers in Massachusetts will now be eligible for government down payment assistance.
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.
An idea born in the dorms at UMass Amherst is quickly becoming a national music movement on college campuses.
The Sabres beat the Boston Bruins 4-1 on Friday night in Game 6 to advance to the second round of the NHL playoffs for the first time since 2007.
The Boston Red Sox beat the Houston Astros 3-1 on Friday night.
Spirit Airlines could cease operations soon, potentially leaving passengers stranded across the country.
A sex offender was arrested at Northeastern University after he allegedly hid in a women's bathroom and attacked police officers.
The budget carrier Spirit Airlines is ceasing operations after failing to land a $500 million bailout from the Trump administration.
Police are investigating the "suspicious" death of a baby on Somerset Avenue in Taunton, the district attorney said.
The Sabres beat the Boston Bruins 4-1 on Friday night in Game 6 to advance to the second round of the NHL playoffs for the first time since 2007.
An idea born in the dorms at UMass Amherst is quickly becoming a national music movement on college campuses.
A plane flying over Fenway Park ahead of the Red Sox-Astros game was towing a banner that said “Fire Craig! Sell the Team!”
There was a possible measles exposure at Logan Airport in Boston last week, Massachusetts health officials say.
A new study finds that a simple blood test could predict Alzheimer's disease long before symptoms appear.
The Lone Star tick, which can cause alpha-gal syndrome, is spreading north throughout Massachusetts.
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.
There have been four violent attacks in three weeks at Tewksbury Hospital and a state representative is taking the fight to Beacon Hill to give security the non-lethal equipment back.
A family is demanding answers from the Gloucester, Massachusetts school district, after learning their five-year-old son was left alone in a quiet room for nearly half an hour.
A nurse says the decision is leaving the staff and patients at Tewksbury Hospital vulnerable to serious injury.
A Dorchester woman says Boston Police opened fire through her closed apartment door and the bullets went into her 5-year-old son's bedroom.
The I-Team has learned the Massachusetts Dept. of Health wants to take away pepper spray and non-lethal restraints from Tewksbury State Hospital safety officers.
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.
The "dirty soda" trend is coming to drive-thrus all over Massachusetts as Dunkin' is now serving up its own version of the viral drink.
Smokey Bones is closing all of its restaurants, including Massachusetts locations in Tyngsboro and Taunton.
Boston ranks right up there with Hawaii as one of the most expensive vacation spots in the country, according to a new report.
The Market Basket Board of Directors was justified in firing longtime CEO Arthur T. Demoulas, a judge ruled Monday.
April 20 is Patriots' Day and Marathon Monday in Massachusetts. Here's what's open and what's closed.
Spectacle Island in Boston Harbor is a 114-acre destination just 4 miles from downtown Boston.
A modern school with a historic aesthetic, St. Benedict Classical Academy in Natick blends contemporary design with timeless style.
The Lexington Minute Men represent the original colonial militia who fought in the first battle of the American Revolution.
In the middle of Maine's forests lies the Desert of Maine, a surprising stretch of rolling sand dunes formed when farming practices exposed ancient glacial sand.
Known for her vibrant, handcrafted pottery, Boston artist Jill Rosenwald has made a name for herself in the industry.
The Sabres beat the Boston Bruins 4-1 on Friday night in Game 6 to advance to the second round of the NHL playoffs for the first time since 2007.
The Boston Red Sox beat the Houston Astros 3-1 on Friday night.
The Philadelphia 76ers have forced a Game 7 after beating the Celtics 106-93 on Thursday night at Xfinity Mobile Arena.
The Toronto Blue Jays beat the Boston Red Sox 8-1 on Wednesday.
The Red Sox will be without their ace for the immediate future as he deals with a shoulder injury.
A Boston man says he's lucky to be alive after jumping into the Charles River to save his dog.
Little Joe the gorilla is leaving Boston after decades at the Franklin Park Zoo.
There's been another sighting of an unusual killer whale named Old Thom in the waters off Massachusetts.
A soccer coach in Ludlow, Massachusetts plans to pay it forward after winning big on a lottery scratch ticket.
The Rumney Rocks Climbing Area is partially closed as nesting peregrine falcons could attack rock climbers.