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

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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.
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Ipswich Releases Final HPP Draft

Ipswich has released the final draft of their 2020 Housing Production Plan (HPP).
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Upcoming Housing Lynn Open House

Housing Lynn is hosting an “online open house” to get the community’s input on draft plan recommendations for the Housing Production Plan.
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Ipswich Rejects Multi-Family Construction Moratorium

At Special Town Meeting Ipswich voted to not adopt a two-year moratorium on new residential constructions of 3 units or more.