Fixer upper listing properties might be selling for low prices, but most Boston residents prefer rental dwellings. The rental market is growing in the region.
More homes fell under bank and federal home lists for foreclosures in Massachusetts during the month of June. The number is almost double the figure recorded for the same month of 2009.
Massachusetts has passed a legislation designed to protect homeowners and renters from the impact of high numbers of home foreclosures by state. Senator Susan C. Tucker was the sponsor.