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A row of houses in Allston. A new program was created by MassHousing that will cover down payments for first-time buyers. PHOTO BY KATIE GODERE/ DFP FILE PHOTO

First-time home buyers don’t have to put cash down through new program, yet

Camille Mojica March 21, 2018
First-time home buyers may face some financial relief thanks to a new program from MassHousing. The program will benefit these buyers by financing a down payment of 3 percent of the price they purchased the house for, or $12,000, whichever is less. Borrowers will later have to pay back the cost of the down payment with a low-cost secondary mortgage requiring no cash up front.
The Baker-Polito Administration announced $9.3 million in grants Thursday to further practical job training in Massachusetts high schools, community colleges and training centers. PHOTO BY MIKE DESOCIO/DFP FILE PHOTO

Baker-Polito Administration announces $9.3 million in capital grants

Oriana Durand March 1, 2016

Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker and Lt. Gov. Karyn Polito announced Thursday a $9.3 million capital grant of workforce equipment to high schools, community colleges and training services throughout...

General Electric announced Wednesday that they will be moving their corporate headquarters to Boston beginning this summer. PHOTO COURTESY WIKIMEDIA

General Electric headquarters relocates to Boston

Kennedy Davis January 19, 2016

After more than three years of consideration, General Electric is relocating its headquarters to Boston, according to a Wednesday press release from the office of Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker. The...

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