The REAL Story Behind Massachusetts Real Estate

Boston’s real estate market is at a major crossroads—rising property taxes, rent control debates, eviction record policies, and a housing supply crisis are all shaping the future of the city. But what does it mean for landlords, tenants, and homeowners?

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Today, I sit down with Amir Shahsavari, Vice President of the Small Property Owners Association (SPOA), to break it all down. We’re talking about:
✅ The truth behind Boston’s housing crisis and skyrocketing rents.
✅ How new policies like rent control & eviction record sealing could impact landlords and tenants.
✅ The hidden costs of Boston’s tax increases and what they mean for small property owners.
✅ What’s driving Massachusetts’ population decline and why 110,000+ residents have left since 2020.
✅ What the future holds for real estate investors, homeowners, and renters in Massachusetts.

00:00:00 Introduction
00:01:03 Right of First Refusal & Alternative Housing Solutions
00:04:31 Helping Tenants Become Homeowners
00:09:03 Boston Rent Prices: Myths vs. Reality
00:13:29 Rising Costs for Landlords & Market Impact
00:18:07 Boston’s Tax Policies & Their Consequences
00:24:06 The Decline of Commercial Real Estate in Boston
00:29:01 Governor Healey’s Proposal to Eliminate Broker Fees
00:33:56 Zoning, Permitting, and Housing Supply Challenges
00:39:02 Cash Buyers & Housing Affordability Issues
00:44:03 Rent Control: Lessons from St. Paul, Minnesota
00:49:10 Balancing Landlord & Tenant Rights (Eviction Records Debate)
00:54:05 Final Thoughts & How to Get Involved with SPOA

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