affordable housing

Demand for second homes on Cape Cod, driven in part by the pandemic, is driving up real estate prices even higher than they’ve been in the past. In this conclusion to a two-part story, Jennette Barnes explores what some communities are doing — and what they could be doing — to ensure year-round residents can afford to live on Cape Cod.

Similar bills have failed to get traction at the state house, but lawmakers are hopeful the proposals from big cities may move them forward

A year ago March, Chatham Hardware moved to a smaller space at the back of the building and subleased the front to a high-end clothing store. Soon, it will close altogether. These changes have a lot to do with the exorbitant housing prices on Cape Cod. In this first of a two-part story, Jennette Barnes reports on how the housing crisis is changing Cape Cod. Part 2 will look at ways to ease the burden.

An apartment complex proposed for the Twin Brooks golf course in Hyannis has received an environmental certificate from the state that could ease the way for the project, over the objections of opponents, who say the land should be preserved for conservation and recreation.

Home prices on Cape Cod are rising, even as some people remain out of work or have less income due to the pandemic. The hot real estate market could put…

Zoning laws have long helped protect the Cape's natural resources and beauty. But zoning laws have also been used to encourage, and enforce, racial…

For Alex Davies, a 23-year-old from New Jersey, working for AmeriCorps Cape Cod has given her a sense of purpose. “We’re here helping out the community,”…

Tensions between local environmentalists and housing advocates have long played out in battles to preserve local land while making sure people can afford…

Nantucket is gearing up for the summer season, when it becomes a prime vacation destination. But for a portion of the island’s year-round population, it's…

The first affordable housing project ever built in Woods Hole is taking applications for its lottery until July 15. The drawing of names will be at…