Boston Indicators Announces Research on “Rental Deserts” in Greater Boston Region

by James Fuccione | Dec 17, 2025 | Data and Reports, News and Updates

Boston Indicators, the research center at the Boston Foundation, released a research brief and interactive map of the Greater Boston region highlighting “rental deserts” where few opportunities to rent housing exist. Rental deserts tend to have...

2025 Greater Boston Housing Report Card Released by The Boston Foundation

by James Fuccione | Nov 12, 2025 | Data and Reports

The 2025 Greater Boston Housing Report Card is the 24th edition of The Boston Foundation’s annual look at housing supply, home prices and affordability in Greater Boston. This year, in addition to an in-depth examination of the latest data from the team at...

Home Heating Safety Urged During Cold Weather by Mass. DFS

by James Fuccione | Nov 12, 2025 | News and Updates

The Massachusetts Department of Fire Services is reminding residents protect themselves and their loved ones from some of the most common home heating hazards. Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarms Every household needs working smoke and carbon monoxide alarms on every...

‘Building Homes. Building Futures” Report Details Housing Challenges and Solutions in Western Mass.

by James Fuccione | Oct 8, 2025 | Data and Reports

While housing issues show up in communities across the state, the “Building Homes. Building Futures” study provides an updated, comprehensive look at housing in four western Massachusetts counties—Berkshire, Franklin, Hampden, and Hampshire. Led by...

Municipal Survey Shows Progress on ADUs with Interactive Map

by James Fuccione | Oct 1, 2025 | News and Updates

New survey data from the Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities shows that homeowners across Massachusetts are embracing accessory dwelling units (ADUs) following Governor Maura Healey’s Affordable Homes Act, which allows ADUs to built by-right on...