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The latest information about the association, our brokerage community, and the real estate industry.

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Public Hearing for Salem ADU Ordinance

Tomorrow, March 30 at 6:30pm, a Joint Meeting of the Salem Planning Board and the City Council will hold a Public Hearing about the Affordable Accessory Dwelling Unit Ordinance.
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210 Affordable Units Maintained Through 2071 in Lynn

The Lynn Economic Development & Industrial Corporation (EDIC) has come to an agreement with Crowninshield Management Corporation to maintain the 210 Affordable Housing units as affordable in the Harbor Loft Apartments until 2071.
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Gloucester Public Hearing on Inclusionary Zoning Amendment

At a Public Hearing held by the Gloucester Planning Board it was voted unanimously to move the amendment of the Inclusionary Zoning Ordinance to the City Council.
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Greater Lynn State of the Region

Municipal leaders from Lynn and Swampscott presented on the State of the Region.
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Gloucester Proposes Inclusionary Housing Ordinance Change

The Planning Board has drafted a proposal that would amend the Gloucester Inclusionary Housing Ordinance in an effort to increase the supply of housing available to low-income and very-low income households.
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Teacher Preference Housing Examined in Salem

The City of Salem, working with the local district council of the Urban Land Institute, has conducted a Technical Assistance Panel (TAP) to examine Teacher Preference Housing on the 61-acre lot of Salem High School.
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Details on New COVID-19 Relief Package for REALTORS®

On December 21st a new COVID-19 Relief Package was agreed upon that will provide direct payments, extend PUA, and more.
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2021 FHA Conforming Loan Limits

The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) had announced new, increased conforming loan limits for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac backed loans.
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Rockport Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Inspections

New contact to schedule Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Inspections in Rockport.
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Housing Lynn Extends Window for Community Feedback

Housing Lynn has extended the window to complete its latest survey to November 15th.
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Haverhill Tackles Recodification

The Haverhill City Council met on Tuesday to discuss recodification of the city’s zoning law with 8 proposed amendments.
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North Shore CAP Announces Partnership for Rental Relief

North Shore Community Action Programs has announced a partnership with Salem, Beverly, and Peabody to provide relief of close to $1 million.