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Boston suburb works to comply with new state multifamily construction law

Housing Wire

The town of Newton, Massachusetts is working to comply with a new state law that requires the construction of new multifamily housing units in areas served by public transit, according to reporting from the Boston Globe. However, the debate in Newton could be more contentious than in other parts of the state, according to the Globe.

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Massachusetts budget features programs to support seniors, aging in place

Housing Wire

billion state budget for 2025, which features several provisions designed to assist the state’s senior residents with health care, food assistance and aging-in-place provisions like home-based care. Signed into law on July 29, the budget features support for several aging-specific programs advocated for by AARP.

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States are making ADUs easier to build. Now it’s up to municipalities to follow suit.

Housing Wire

In 2024 alone, Colorado, Arizona, Massachusetts, and Hawaii passed major ADU legislation, and California added several laws to open the doors wider for ADU s. State officials expect 8,000 to 10,000 ADUs to be built in the next five years thanks to the law. Hawaii’s SB 3202 follows suit, though it doesn’t address parking requirements.

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Boston suburb’s housing battle with state echoes national issues

Housing Wire

As part of the broader community operating within the service area of the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA), the affluent Boston suburb of Milton — with a population of roughly 29,000 people — was directed to comply with a new state law requiring the construction of new multifamily housing units in areas served by public transit.

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The Ultimate Guide to Retiring in Florida: Tips for a Smooth Transition

Lamacchia Realty

This is a welcomed law for many current and incoming residents, as home prices continue to rise in some regions. Many communities even offer specialized activities and events specifically designed for retirees, ensuring there is always something to do and someone to share your interests with.

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Gross Living Area Discrepancies with Public Data May Differ and How They Occur

Boston Appraisal

ANSI guidelines also provide standards for the design and construction of supplementary units installed in a single-family home, such as an in-law/accessory unit or finished attic spaces. It is also known as a secondary unit or in-law unit.

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Gross Living Area Discrepancies with Public Data May Differ and How They Occur

Boston Appraisal

ANSI guidelines also provide standards for the design and construction of supplementary units installed in a single-family home, such as an in-law/accessory unit or finished attic spaces. It is also known as a secondary unit or in-law unit.