Boston Mayor Wu continues push for real estate transfer fee amid industry opposition

Boston is taking another crack at trying to impose a 2% tax on big-ticket real estate transactions, which officials say is a necessary step to fund affordable housing development, but the proposal continues to face resistance from industry groups.

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