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hitbyacar1 t1_j6jgb8c wrote
Reply to comment by georgelopezshowlover in In-person sports betting begins Tuesday in Massachusetts by _Hack_The_Planet_
March
seaweedandburgundy t1_j6jg6vm wrote
For what coverage? Everyone here kept listing their premiums but not mentioning the associated coverage.
Sure I can have a cheap as hell auto insurance with 20/40/20 and no collision.
mattgm1995 t1_j6jg345 wrote
Reply to comment by bostonvikinguc in Massive ship in the harbor this morning by NAFAL44
I want to witness it how often is this?
nobbyv t1_j6jg1wy wrote
Reply to comment by Dontleave in Massive ship in the harbor this morning by NAFAL44
I didn't realize Boston could handle these ROROs. All the cars I've bought have been taken off in Davisville and then shipped via carrier to me up in NH. Thought Davisville covered basically all of NE.
pillbinge t1_j6jfzlm wrote
Reply to comment by wsdog in Maura Healey wants to solve the state’s housing crisis. Here’s step one. by _Hack_The_Planet_
You're the only other person I've seen mention that term, only I use it for all the approved, "luxury" housing going up that's flimsy as shit, locked in time right now, and poorly designed from so many angles. We're just going to get more of that, but with the same care the state gives to its schools that are falling into disrepair - or however many state-run buildings for things like educators or police, in some cases.
Ferfuxache t1_j6jfvfh wrote
Reply to comment by cocktailvirgin in In-person sports betting begins Tuesday in Massachusetts by _Hack_The_Planet_
If the NFL keeps replaying downs
Flashy_Positive1657 t1_j6jfve2 wrote
Reply to comment by mshelikoff in Maura Healey wants to solve the state’s housing crisis. Here’s step one. by _Hack_The_Planet_
What point are you trying to make here? Is this satire?
pillbinge t1_j6jftf2 wrote
Reply to comment by Skizzy_Mars in Maura Healey wants to solve the state’s housing crisis. Here’s step one. by _Hack_The_Planet_
I'm really afraid to ask which of these examples you think the US is closer to, given the state of our current housing.
If you could force the builders to make beautiful works like that, go for it. I can't even convince the average person here that if they built nice, brick buildings like you see in the more expensive parts of Boston, they'd get more public approval.
Curious_Buffalo_1206 t1_j6jfp9x wrote
Reply to Maura Healey wants to solve the state’s housing crisis. Here’s step one. by _Hack_The_Planet_
Classify single family zoning as illegal redlining and abolish it statewide via executive order. Start tearing down all these dilapidated mid-century shacks that are full of asbestos, mold, and lead, that Boomers didn’t do an honest day of work on since 1985. Replace them with 5-over-1 buildings. Have by-right construction of up to six stories with first floor commercial, for any pre-1979 house that hasn’t been officially deleaded yet. In general, start condemning buildings which fail to meet codes from 50 years ago, and grant developers the right to build 6 stories higher without a permit. Grandfathering codes has gone way too far.
The housing stock in this region is fucking disgraceful. It’s not even that it’s too expensive. It’s that so many of these buildings are barely fit for human habitation. It really is New England, eh? Both Englands are leading their continent in substandard, dangerous housing stock.
wsdog t1_j6jfoyk wrote
Reply to comment by Skizzy_Mars in Maura Healey wants to solve the state’s housing crisis. Here’s step one. by _Hack_The_Planet_
Looks similarly shitty lol
No-Pop-125 t1_j6jfnty wrote
Reply to comment by BradMarchandsNose in TIL There's a Treehouse in Tewksbury, MA by iforgotmyredditpass
They are not going to continue with league play and I believe they let the pro go. Big disappointment. It has been a great public course.
HankAtGlobexCorp t1_j6jfmy0 wrote
Reply to comment by modernhomeowner in Areas near Boston to live by LazarusLong67
Not once have you made a compelling argument for the existence of brokers for an average apartment and you keep referring to them as a necessity, which I disagree with.
Property management companies provide a service that alleviates a burden for passive landlords. Brokers do nothing for a typical renter or landlord for that matter that wouldn’t be better folded into a long term management service.
I disagree with housing as a rent seeking activity and do not do so above costs of paying a mortgage, HOA dues, and expected upkeep.
BasilExposition75 t1_j6jflnu wrote
Reply to comment by jbray90 in Maura Healey wants to solve the state’s housing crisis. Here’s step one. by _Hack_The_Planet_
It really isn't lack of demand that is the issue. I am sure 2000 people would love to get into the Dover/Sherborn school system. You drop a big development into these smaller towns, the school system might not have enough seats.
There are other issues at play here. Transportation and infrastructure need to be considered. Not every street in every town has city water/sewage/gas. Not every town has public transportation and sidewalks. Each town is unique and has their own sets of challenges, thus why we have local zoning.
wsdog t1_j6jfi1i wrote
Reply to comment by Skizzy_Mars in Maura Healey wants to solve the state’s housing crisis. Here’s step one. by _Hack_The_Planet_
Many colleagues of mine flocked to TX. I just like the cold weather, so I'm sticking around.
But reality is that if my way to the commuter rail station will be clogged with apartment buildings I will set off and move somewhere else. As will most of my neighbors.
ThatFrenchieGuy t1_j6jf858 wrote
Reply to comment by IntelligentCicada363 in Maura Healey wants to solve the state’s housing crisis. Here’s step one. by _Hack_The_Planet_
It's not 100% of the way there, but we go from ~100k units short to 10-30k units short. It won't be enough construction to get rent to go down, but it will be enough to get rent to go up a lot less than the current 5%/year average.
Kat-2793 t1_j6jf6ck wrote
Reply to comment by Own-Reaction1681 in Are there any places/activities in Boston that are underrated because they are typically associated with tourists or being touristy? by MrMadLeprechaun
Ghost and graveyards tour too!
TakenOverByBots t1_j6jeul9 wrote
Reply to Massive ship in the harbor this morning by NAFAL44
I used to live in East Boston near Jeffreys Point and I would still be excited every time a massive ship came through. My wish for us all is never lose that childlike wonder.
Dunkelz t1_j6jerox wrote
Reply to comment by ohhowexciting in TIL There's a Treehouse in Tewksbury, MA by iforgotmyredditpass
They've kept that pricing pretty consistent at their other locations and have been pretty damn popular for awhile. Hope I'm not jinxing it for everyone but it's crazy their prices haven't gone up more with how high they keep their quality, the atmosphere/cleanliness of their public pour spots and how they treat their employees. Legit have never had a bad encounter with an employee at Tree House.
ThatFrenchieGuy t1_j6jerns wrote
Reply to comment by ClarkFable in Maura Healey wants to solve the state’s housing crisis. Here’s step one. by _Hack_The_Planet_
Also when developers buy out space to put a mid/high rise in, they tend to pay 10-25% over market to get you to fuck off and go away. It's a great place to be if you own property in an area that should be denser.
Skizzy_Mars t1_j6jcths wrote
Reply to comment by wsdog in Maura Healey wants to solve the state’s housing crisis. Here’s step one. by _Hack_The_Planet_
Why don't you get the ball rolling? I'm sure Texas would welcome you with open arms.
Funkybeatzzz t1_j6jcsp4 wrote
Reply to comment by bostonthrowaway135 in Car insurance costs in boston (mission hill in my case) by Emotional_Comment293
Yeah, that’s why I asked their age. I’ve had Progressive for 20 years or so with no accidents. Just renewed last week for $286.
Skizzy_Mars t1_j6jcokg wrote
bostonthrowaway135 t1_j6jcd29 wrote
Reply to comment by Funkybeatzzz in Car insurance costs in boston (mission hill in my case) by Emotional_Comment293
Your insurance is unbelievably low. 800 to me seems reasonable if they are under 25
[deleted] t1_j6jca0d wrote
Reply to comment by Conan776 in Crowds march through downtown Boston to protest police killing of Tyre Nichols in Memphis by jojenns
What we want is this for not to happen at all ya thick headed dork. What we want is to not continue the racist ideas that infect the bedrock foundations of our laws and policies that allow this injustice.
Tyre Nicholas’s death should never have happened. He should never have had to call out for his mother as he died. He should never have been beat up. He should never have felt like he needed to run away from police.
Flashy_Positive1657 t1_j6jgcty wrote
Reply to comment by wsdog in Maura Healey wants to solve the state’s housing crisis. Here’s step one. by _Hack_The_Planet_
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