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Jun 29, 2026  [Hot Topics](https://hbrama.com/hot-topics) 

##  [SJC Strikes Down Rent Control Ballot Question](https://hbrama.com/hot-topics/sjc-strikes-down-rent-control-ballot-question) 

The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial court yesterday struck down the initiative petition to impose statewide rent control that would have appeared on the November ballot.

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Jun 28, 2026  [Hot Topics](https://hbrama.com/hot-topics) 

[Sales Tax Break for New Housing Becomes Law](https://hbrama.com/hot-topics/sales-tax-break-for-new-housing-becomes-law)

Jun 27, 2026  [Hot Topics](https://hbrama.com/hot-topics) 

[Tufts Study Finds Starter Home Petition Would Boost Home Production](https://hbrama.com/hot-topics/tufts-study-finds-starter-home-petition-would-boost-home-production)

Jun 22, 2026  [Hot Topics](https://hbrama.com/hot-topics) 

[HBRAMA Opposes Surcharge on Ready-Mixed Concrete](https://hbrama.com/hot-topics/hbrama-opposes-surcharge-on-ready-mixed-concrete)

May 6, 2026  [For Homeowners](https://hbrama.com/for-homeowners) 

[New Home Sales Rise, Supported by Limited Existing Inventory](https://hbrama.com/for-homeowners/new-home-sales-rise-supported-by-limited-existing-inventory)

May 6, 2026  [For Homeowners](https://hbrama.com/for-homeowners) 

[Rescinded Energy Code Mandate Major Win for NAHB and Housing Affordability](https://hbrama.com/for-homeowners/rescinded-energy-code-mandate-major-win-for-nahb-and-housing-affordability)

Apr 6, 2026  [For Homeowners](https://hbrama.com/for-homeowners) 

[Builders Respond to Affordability Challenges with Buyer Incentives and Innovative Designs](https://hbrama.com/for-homeowners/builders-respond-to-affordability-challenges-with-buyer-incentives-and-innovative-designs)

Apr 6, 2026  [For Homeowners](https://hbrama.com/for-homeowners) 

[Construction Helps Lead Job Growth in March](https://hbrama.com/for-homeowners/construction-helps-lead-job-growth-in-march)

Mar 5, 2026  [For Homeowners](https://hbrama.com/for-homeowners) 

[Top 10 States for NGBS Green Certification Activity in 2025](https://hbrama.com/for-homeowners/top-10-states-for-ngbs-green-certification-activity-in-2025)

Mar 5, 2026  [For Homeowners](https://hbrama.com/for-homeowners) 

[Builders Identify Key Long-Term Forces Shaping Housing Demand and Industry Health](https://hbrama.com/for-homeowners/builders-identify-key-long-term-forces-shaping-housing-demand-and-industry-health)

Feb 12, 2026  [Policy Initiatives](https://hbrama.com/policy-initiatives) 

[National Grid Introduces “Step Zero” Process for Larger Developments](https://hbrama.com/policy-initiatives/national-grid-introduces-step-zero-process-for-larger-developments)

Feb 12, 2026  [Hot Topics](https://hbrama.com/hot-topics) 

[Value of Land Use Efficiency](https://hbrama.com/hot-topics/value-of-land-use-efficiency)

Feb 11, 2026  [For Homeowners](https://hbrama.com/for-homeowners) 

[3 Major Factors Limiting American Construction Productivity](https://hbrama.com/for-homeowners/3-major-factors-limiting-american-construction-productivity)

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