Starter Homes in Boston Are Disappearing: 2026 Buyer Guide
Starter Homes in Boston Are Disappearing: 2026 Buyer Guide Why Have Starter Homes Disappeared in Greater Boston? The entry-level home has effectively vanished in Greater Boston. The metro-area "starter home" now carries a median price near $635,700 and requires roughly $170,000 in annual income to
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