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DataDigest: New data shows how brokerages, agents, landlords & homebuilders were reshaped by the pandemic

Housing Wire

Business Dynamic Statistics data reveal that 2021 was a year of major growth for homebuilders but steep contraction for landlords (called “lessors” in the BDS). The increase in the number of firms in 2021, 6.16%, has only been topped twice since the statistics were first recorded in 1978 – 6.33% in 2004 and 12.06% in 1984.

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Is Rent Control Making a Comeback in Boston?

Boston Appraisal

Despite being voted out by a statewide ballot initiative in 2004, rent control was a popular measure in the places where it was enforced: Boston, Cambridge, and Brookline. Without the incentive to maintain their property, landlords would defer maintenance indefinitely.

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Is Rent Control Making a Comeback in Boston?

Boston Appraisal

Despite being voted out by a statewide ballot initiative in 2004, rent control was a popular measure in the places where it was enforced: Boston, Cambridge, and Brookline. Without the incentive to maintain their property, landlords would defer maintenance indefinitely.

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UNDERSTANDING THE TRUE COST OF HOMEOWNERSHIP

Will Springer Realtor

OLYMPIA HOUSING UPDATE Despite a short session this year, lawmakers in Olympia were successful in passing 11 known pieces of legislation that serve to help home buyers and sellers as well as landlords and tenants. 2004-built home in the West of Market section of Kirkland, with moorage along 60 ft. bathroom , 5566 sq.