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News from August 2024

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Average VA home loan amount in Massachusetts increases in Q2

By Bay State News | Aug 29, 2024

The average VA home loan amount in Massachusetts during the second quarter of the fiscal year 2024 was $453,088, a 0.9% increase over the previous quarter, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Massachusetts inflation under national average as of July 2024

By Bay State News | Aug 28, 2024

As of July 2024, Massachusetts experienced a 17% increase in prices of goods and services since January 2021, compared to the nationwide trend of a 20.2% increase.

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VA’s Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Massachusetts average $426,296 for Q2

By Bay State News | Aug 27, 2024

The VA’s Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Massachusetts for the second quarter of the fiscal year 2024 averaged $426,296, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Early voting starts August 24 for Massachusetts State Primary

By Bay State News | Aug 21, 2024

Early voting begins this Saturday, August 24, for the State Primary Election in Massachusetts. This date also marks the deadline for in-person or online voter registration. According to state regulations, early voting must commence 10 days before state primary elections.

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Average VA IRRRL loan amount in Massachusetts increases from Q1 to Q2

By Bay State News | Aug 9, 2024

The average VA interest rate reduction refinance loan (IRRRL) amount in Massachusetts during the second quarter of fiscal year 2024 was $426,296, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Analysis: Massachusetts among 25 states that allow boys to play girls’ high school sports

By Bay State News | Aug 8, 2024

As President Biden revealed new rules regarding Title IX protections in April of 2024, which redefined “sex” to include “gender-identity,” an analysis by Bay State News shows that Massachusetts is one of 25 states that allow boys to play in girls’ high school sports.

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FDA conducted lowest number of inspections on Biologics companies in Massachusetts during July

By Bay State News | Aug 2, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted an inspection at one Biologics company from Massachusetts in July.

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FDA Inspection: What type of Massachusetts companies were under most scrutiny during July?

By Bay State News | Aug 1, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted four inspections at four Food and Cosmetics companies from Massachusetts in July.