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04.24.2025/Housing Crisis

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The median home price in Greater Boston smashed records again in March, hitting $930,000.

That’s roughly double the price a decade ago, according to the Greater Boston Association of Realtors, which released its latest market report on Wednesday.

Wondering what has driven the relentless escalation in housing costs? Well, then check out Contrarian Boston’s Zoom forum on the housing crisis, which you can find at the top of the page.

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In the video, we delve into the factors driving prices up and explore potential fixes with a wide-ranging group of local experts.

Hint - it all has a little something to do with supply and demand.

The panelists include:

  • Clark Ziegler, executive director of the Massachusetts Housing Partnership;

  • Jeff Rhuda, business development manager for residential builder Symes Associates, Inc.

  • Kendin Carr, investment sales specialist at Colliers;

  • Eleanor White, president of Housing Partners, Inc.;

  • Jesse Kanson-Benanav, executive director of Abundant Housing Massachusetts;

  • Jay Doherty, CEO of Cabot, Cabot & Forbes;

  • and David Stewart, founder of Flat Rock Real Estate.

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