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 Issue of March 24, 2008 
   


Massachusetts Home Sales, Prices in Free Fall
By Aglaia Pikounis
Spring’s arrival hasn’t rejuvenated the sagging housing market.



State Paves Way for Sale Of Worcester Courthouse
By Thomas Grillo
Case closed. Seven months after the historic Worcester Courthouse was shuttered, the state is planning to sell the historic property.



Frank Wants Financial Risk Regulator
By Amy Wyeth
With his proposal to create a brand-new financial services risk regulator as a solution to the widening subprime mortgage crisis, U.S. Congressman Barney Frank has set out a major policy agenda item for next year, one local observer said.



Bay State Foreclosure Deeds Skyrocket
By Amy Wyeth
Foreclosure deeds on Massachusetts properties continued to rise in February compared to one year ago, according to new data from The Warren Group, Banker & Tradesman’s parent company.



Rents Up, Vacancy Down In Boston, But For How Long?
By Thomas Grillo
Boston’s office rents are up and vacancies continue to fall, but at least one broker said Friday the landlord party is about to end.



CDC’s Want Increased Counseling, Grant Funds
By Aglaia Pikounis
Community-based developers urged lawmakers Thursday to include $2 million in the state budget for foreclosure prevention counseling and nearly $2.3 million in small business grants.



Menino Demands Housing In Fort Point District
By Thomas Grillo
Boston Mayor Thomas M. Menino wants a developer to abandon plans to turn a pair of vacant warehouses into office space and build housing instead.




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