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PsychologicalAgent64 t1_j8y1f9w wrote

Nothing in Massachusetts is affordable. Any apartment units built in the last 2/3 years are charging 1800+ for a studio. It's insanity.

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new_Australis t1_j8z8mhl wrote

I wouldn't say it's insanity. Massachusetts is a very desirable place to live and people want to be here. Homes aren't being built fast enough to accommodate with locals wanting to purchase their own home and people moving here from other states. Competition high, housing is in high demand.

Homes are being built but not fast enough.

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A_Man_Who_Writes t1_j8yls5x wrote

I agree it’s bad but that’s a bit of an exaggeration. A luxury apartment complex just built in my neighborhood is asking 1,600 for a 1-bed

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PsychologicalAgent64 t1_j8ymk98 wrote

It is not an exaggeration. As I made this comment after recently looking at many of the new units in my area, including two in Plymouth and Kingston. I'm glad your neighborhood is seemingly cheaper, but my comment is still 100% accurate.

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A_Man_Who_Writes t1_j8ype9e wrote

How so?

“Nothing in Massachusetts” implies the entire state. You’re only referencing Eastern MA. In the last 2/3 years there have been plenty of apartments built that cost less than 1,800 for a studio. So it’s not 100% accurate.

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LackingUtility t1_j8yqfra wrote

>“Nothing in Massachusetts” implies the entire state. You’re only referencing Eastern MA.

According to my map, there's nothing west of Springfield other than the badlands and a note that says "here be dragons".

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PsychologicalAgent64 t1_j8yq4w1 wrote

Did you not see the part where she specifically mentioned 495 and being able to make quick trips into Boston. Makes you wonder why I would focus on Eastern Mass huh? But who knows maybe she'll move to North Adams and enjoy the almost 3 hour drive one way. But hey, you are right, I'm wrong, you win the internet for today.

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HazyDavey68 t1_j8zuhrj wrote

If the person is coming from TX, a trip from Springfield to Boston is a quick trip. The trip from Boston to Boston is where you get hung up.

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snerdaferda t1_j8zdmp2 wrote

One bedrooms in friggen Upton in a new development are $2000 for a one bedroom. I grew up there- it’s insanity.

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PsychologicalAgent64 t1_j8zdrot wrote

That can't be true, some other guy told me only Eastern Mass is crazy expensive and western is reasonable. He was very adamant.

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