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Local lawmaker's bill to expand manufactured housing receives support in hearing

State Rep. Cheryl Golek, who represents Harpswell and part of Brunswick, proposed a bill that would amend local zoning laws to allow mobile homes on single-family lots. ....

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General optimism for housing bill

Legislation to create a real estate transfer fee earmarked for affordable housing initiatives took another step in what proponents hope will be the final leg of a long journey, as the state’s … ....

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Philly eviction contractors may need licenses to perform lockouts

City Councilmember Kendra Brooks will introduce legislation on Thursday requiring private security contractors with the Landlord and Tenant Office to be licensed by the city. ....

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Philly eviction contractors may need licenses to perform lockouts

These private security hires currently do not need any special training to work. ....

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Great Barrington wants only buyers of real estate over $1 million to shoulder 1 percent 'transfer fee'

Put the burden on the buyers, not the sellers. That s the new plan for the transfer fee. But will lawmakers agree? ....

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