House Advances Vineyard Housing Transfer Tax Bill
The Massachusetts House advanced one of the most hot-button housing policies of the session on Thursday – but only for six towns and at a session attended by fewer than 10 state representatives.
Housing Focus Fuels Optimism Among Transfer Tax Supporters
Hundreds of housing advocates planned a rally at the...
As Weather Cools, Nantucket, Vineyard Stay Hot
Real estate agents on both islands are busier than ever, awed by the influx of wealth propelling the sales, concerned about those who can’t compete – and wondering what 2022 will bring.
Martha’s Vineyard, Nantucket Face Dire Future from Climate Change
The famous islands of Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket in Massachusetts are facing serious impacts from rising sea levels and more powerful coastal storms driven by climate change, a new environmental report released Wednesday warns.
Cape Officials Plead for Real Estate Tax to Help Build Housing
In the midst of vacation rental season, housing officials from Nantucket made the trek to Beacon Hill to join their state senator in a call for new tools, including a real estate transfer tax, help create attainable housing for year-round Cape and islands residents.
