Rents will rise in the future home of Amazon’s second headquarters, according to a study released Wednesday by Zillow, an online real estate company. This “Amazon Effect,” the report states, will raise the price of rent in addition to the already increasing rent costs across the country.
Speculation about the potential location for Amazon’s second headquarters has been going ever since the company announced its plans to expand last fall. Ever since word got out that Boston was being seriously considered as a candidate, Bostonians have been making their pitches about why company should come to their beloved city.
On this week’s episode of East to West, “Let’s Talk Business,” we’re taking a closer look at unique business dynamics in Boston. We’ll cover Boston’s short term rental market, the impact of Amazon in Boston, and a new center for innovation on campus.
In September, Boston voters cast their ballots in the mayoral primary election. Or more accurately, less than 15 percent of Boston voters cast their ballots. This vote, though marked by low turnout and...
This September, Amazon announced its search for a second metropolitan headquarters, calling on cities across the country to create proposals outlining their accommodations for the massive online retailer.
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