As the Commonwealth leads the nation in climate mitigation and adaptation, technical and economic realities cannot be ignored. Achieving a net-zero energy building with today’s technology is not always feasible….
Governor Baker recently announced the filing of an economic development bill for 2020. House Bill No. 4529, Act Enabling Partnerships for Growth, contains a total of $240 million in capital…
Just about everyone agrees Metropolitan Boston has a housing crisis. We just surpassed New York City to become the third most expensive large metro rental market in the country. Click…
The Home Builders and Remodelers Association of Massachusetts submitted a summary of the bills for consideration in the 191st Session of the Massachusetts Legislature. To read more click here.
On Tuesday, April 2nd, Dr. Robert Dietz, Ph.D., Senior V.P. and Chief Economist, National Association of Home Builders testified before the Massachusetts Legislature’s Joint Committee on Housing. See a copy…
One day after hearing oral argument in the case of Murchison v. Zoning of Sherborn Board of Appeals (SJC-12867), the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court affirmed that an abutter must suffer…
It’s becoming clear that you’d really like a kitchen where two of you can cook at the same time. A playroom that’s not the living room. Increasingly it seems like…
When it comes to affording a home, it’s essential to tackle one thing well ahead of time: the downpayment. Long before you start searching real estate listings in earnest, take…
If you’re like most people when it comes to New Year’s resolutions, you aim for self-improvement goal like exercising daily, getting organized, eating better, reducing personal debt. Things you’ve been…
The Finance Committee prepares the HBRAMA annual budget for review and approval by the Board, The Committee meets from time to time as deemed necessary or appropriate for the financial…