In Depth: Housing
The New Bedford Light examines the city’s surging real estate market
City’s housing market is red-hot
Residential home prices in New Bedford are surging as supply remains low — and local buyers are finding it hard to compete.
New Bedford renters struggle to find affordable apartments
“We’re seeing some folks really having challenging times being able to afford this rental market.”
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