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BOSTON --- Thirty years ago today, Florence Hagins was the first person to buy a home with a SoftSecond Loan. Little did she know that over 23,000 would follow and the program – now called ONE Mortgage – would become the state’s most affordable mortgage program. Today, we celebrate her story.

MHP's Center for Housing Data looks at effectiveness of policy measures put in place to prevent evictions during COVID-19 and what could be done to make them more effective as the pandemic continues.

BOSTON --- As COVID-19 continues and eviction filings return to pre-pandemic levels, more communities are using local funds to start emergency rental assistance programs (ERA).

MHP's Center for Housing Data looks at eviction filings, other housing stability indicators and state measures aimed at keeping people in their homes.

HAVERHILL – Not even masks could hide the expressions of satisfaction and pride yesterday as local leaders and funders gathered to celebrate the grand opening of a 44-unit apartment building for veterans in the center of Haverhill.

​BOSTON --- A member of MHP's homeownership team will be honored at the Massachusetts Conference for Women for community work in Dorchester