housing

Housing affordability throughout the U.S. has been an issue for several years. Some might say it has been an issue since the housing crisis of 2008. Or perhaps later, how maybe COVID has affected someone's housing status. But some states have had it worse than others when it comes to housing affordability. Massachusetts seems to have become an example, as it has now become the 3rd most expensive state to rent a home in.

How ironic: They are ALL located in Western Massachusetts

The cost of living has truly NOT matched up with current wages as plans are under way to remedy this problem in Boston

With an issue in the Berkshires of having rentals that are sky high, even for someone who works a full-time job, I really don't see the homeless situation getting any better unless something changes.

Houses and apartments are just out of reach for the average state wide worker. One question: WHY??

Habitat For Humanity is lending a helping hand in this upcoming venture

The Community Development Corporation of South Berkshire (CDCSB) announced on Aug. 15 that Salisbury Bank has made a $5,000 grant to the CDCSB, funding its work building low-moderate income housing and creating jobs in the Berkshires.