In theory the U.S. should be more than capable of housing its homeless population of approaching 600,000 people, yet homelessness rates have precipitously risen throughout the past decade.
Wu said Boston’s “siloed” communities are the cause of underlying gaps in government support when it comes to housing shortages, climate change and the COVID-19 pandemic.
Walsh plans to examine the impact of real estate brokerage fees on Boston renters. The initiative aims to ultimately improve access to affordable housing.
While a report by Apartment Guide ranked Boston University's 02215 as America's most expensive zipcode to rent, several housing experts said their data is skewed by the presence of luxury apartments.
Candidates Kenzie Bok and Jennifer Nassour answered questions on a variety of topics, including how best to solve Boston's affordable housing crisis and improve public safety.
Despite a decrease in single home sales at the end of the year, condominium sales rose 6.8 percent in 2013, with 20,322 units sold, the Warren Group announced in a report published Thursday.
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