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Explainers on policy, zoning, data releases and the terms that come up again and again.

A new Massachusetts report shows why zoning changes and approved projects do not instantly become apartments you can rent or homes you can buy.

October 7, 2026 · 3 min read · Data: Report released September 15, 2026; case histories span multiple years

Move-in cash is not the same thing as fees. Here’s how to separate prepaid rent, a security deposit and a broker charge under Massachusetts rules.

October 7, 2026 · 4 min read · Data: Broker-fee rule effective August 1, 2025; guidance checked October 7, 2026