Boston Rents Continue to Rise Despite Pulse of New Buildings
A recent Redfin report said Greater Boston now has one of the highest median asking rents across the country.
Solving Boston’s Apartment Supply Problem Requires Different Incentives
A major shortage of available rental units has pushed apartment prices to all-time highs in the Greater Boston area. The data suggests this is fundamentally rooted in a supply delivery conundrum.
For Renters, the Worst Is Yet to Come
Renters looking for an apartment as Boston’s all-important September lease rollover date approaches face daunting challenges – even by the standards of the region’s typically competitive market.
Two Rapid Solutions to Boston’s Apartment Supply Problem
Boston’s housing supply shortage has reached a tipping point. Allowing landlords to add bedrooms to apartments without the slow, confusing and expensive variance process will rapidly address this vast need.
Renters Hit Pause Amid Pandemic
Mounting losses and economic anxiety are injecting uncertainty into the Boston area’s apartment-hunting scene, where landlords typically hold a firm upper hand.
