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The impact of Silicon Valley Bank’s crash on Boston affordable housing

Adithya Iyer March 21, 2023
In the wake of the Silicon Valley Bank crash, the future of the affordable housing market in Boston remains uncertain. The recent crash marks the second-largest bankruptcy in U.S. history. 
On Tuesday, Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker created a fund of $20 million to assist individuals and households facing housing insecurity due to COVID-19. COURTESY OF MARK HERLIHY/ HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE

Pandemic-struck Massachusetts to parcel out $20 million in housing relief

Inyeong Kim July 4, 2020
Gov. Baker's new housing fund may provide relief for those struggling with rental and mortgage payments during the pandemic.
Peterborough Street in Fenway, which falls in Boston’s 02215 zip code, named the country’s most expensive area to rent in by a report by Apartment Guide. DANIEL MU/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

City, housing experts say report naming 02215 most expensive ZIP code in U.S. is inaccurate

Angela Yang November 14, 2019
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.
The recent stagnation in the prices of rental homes indicates a more affordable housing market may be emerging. SOFIA KOYAMA/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Competitive Boston housing market shows signs of calming

Natalie Patrick December 6, 2018
The Greater Boston housing market has shown signs of cooling down, based on a slowing of price increases for rentals, making the housing market less competitive than before.

Housing task force tackles affordable housing crisis

Daily Free Press Admin April 1, 2014

To address the housing issues facing Boston’s neighborhoods, Boston Mayor Martin Walsh announced the creation of a 23-member housing task force, assigned with the mission of devising a four-year housing...

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