Massachusetts' Economic Boom Puts Pressure On Housing Costs

BOSTON — Massachusetts' booming economy is bringing with it a downside for those looking to rent an apartment or buy a home in the state: soaring housing costs, particularly in the greater Boston area.The problem isn't new, but it's more acute in places where the economy has taken off, spurred by a surge in the life sciences sector and the arrival of top companies like General Electric to the state.

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