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At Home in Allston Brighton- July Edition

At Home in Allston Brighton- July Edition

Did you know that summer is the peak season for homebuyers? We want to make sure our neighbors are as prepared as possible when they decide to buy a home. Check out our July newsletter for homebuying resources!

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Homeownership Resource Guide 20th Anniversary

Homeownership Resource Guide 20th Anniversary

We can't believe it's been 20 years since ABCDC first started publishing our Resource Guide! As you can see from the pictures, the guide has really changed over the past 20 years. Our first Resource Guide includes articles like how to save for a home and...

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AT HOME IN ALLSTON BRIGHTON- JUNE EDITION

AT HOME IN ALLSTON BRIGHTON- JUNE EDITION

Happy summer! June is Homeownership and Healthy Homes Month. The process of buying a home can be confusing, but our staff is here to help folks understand the ups and downs of homeownership. To learn more, check out our June Newsletter!...

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Rent vs. Buy

Rent vs. Buy

By: Meghan Monson, Homeownership Programs Coordinator Choosing whether to pursue homeownership can be difficult because there’s no “one size fits all” approach to buying a home. There are many calculators online that can tell you if renting or buying will...

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Anatomy of a Mortgage Payment

Anatomy of a Mortgage Payment

What is PITI? Principal, interest, taxes, insurance (PITI) is the sum of a mortgage payment that includes the principal amount, loan interest, property tax, and homeowner's property and private mortgage insurance premiums. Here’s how it works: Principal +...

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Invest in Allston Brighton through CITC

Invest in Allston Brighton through CITC

We have some exciting news! The Massachusetts Association of Community Development Corporation (MACDC) just announced awards through the 2019 CITC program. We were awarded $200,000 in credits this year which is an increase of $50,000! This gives us the...

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AT HOME IN ALLSTON BRIGHTON- MAY EDITION

AT HOME IN ALLSTON BRIGHTON- MAY EDITION

May has been a busy month for housing in our neighborhood. ABCDC held our Annual Meeting where we discussed the future of housing in Allston Brighton. Not surprisingly, housing in our community is more expensive than ever. Our Homeownership and Counseling...

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