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October 13, 2025

Among Large Massachusetts Cities, Lawrence Had the Highest Home Value to Income Ratio in 2024

This edition of The House Call explores new American Community Survey data comparing home values and rents to household incomes in Massachusetts cities. It also discusses a proposed rezoning in Boston that would allow for taller buildings downtown.
Opportunity
December 9, 2024

The House Call - Mayor Wu Wants to Overhaul Boston's Arcane Development Approvals Process? Here Are Three Reform Options

Pioneer Institute is debuting The House Call, a monthly newsletter covering housing-related news and market trends in Massachusetts. The first issue explores reform options for Boston's arcane development approvals process and major reform items from the state's November 2024 economic development bill. Read our December issue today!