Is an ADU Worth It in Newton, Brookline, or Milton, MA?

Is Building an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Worth It in Massachusetts? In Newton, Brookline, Needham, Milton, and Dedham, you can now build a second unit on your single-family lot with no special permit and no zoning board hearing — a right Massachusetts' Affordable Homes Act created in 2025. It ty

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The MBTA Communities Act: What Newton, Needham, Milton & Dedham Owners Need to Know

The MBTA Communities Act: What Newton, Needham, Milton & Dedham Owners Need to Know What Does the MBTA Communities Act Mean for Your Property in Newton, Needham, Milton, or Dedham? The MBTA Communities Act (Section 3A) requires these towns to zone at least one district for multi-family housing by ri

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Underground Oil Tanks: What Boston-Area Buyers Must Know

Underground Oil Tanks: What Boston-Area Buyers Must Know Does an Underground Oil Tank Affect Buying a Home in Massachusetts? Yes. An unremoved or undisclosed underground oil tank can stop your mortgage and homeowners insurance from closing, and Massachusetts law (M.G.L. c. 21E) holds whoever owns th

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