FBI raids homes of Southern California officials in widening Chinese influence probe

The FBI launched a sweeping corruption investigation in Southern California this week, raiding properties linked to three local political figures and a Chinese-language media executive, as federal investigators examine possible concerns about foreign influence. Agents executed search warrants involving San Bernardino County Supervisor Kurt Hagman, Ontario Assemblyman Alan Wapner, and attorney Frank Lizarraga, the main … Read more

Recent homes sales in Greater Boston (July 15)

Latest Sales ABINGTON 74 Crabtree Lane. One-family Colonial, built in 2004, 4,232 square feet, 10 rooms, 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, on 171,172-square-foot lot. $1,380,000 38 Old Farm Road. One-family Colonial, built in 1995, 3,540 square feet, 10 rooms, 5 bedrooms, 4 baths, on 29,602-square-foot lot. $1,225,000 710 Linwood St. One-family Colonial, built in 2007, 2,880 … Read more

Recent homes sales in Greater Boston (July 8)

Latest Sales . ABINGTON 9 Karen Lane. One-family raised ranch, built in 1973, 1,652 square feet, 6 rooms, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, on 20,019-square-foot lot. $750,000 77 Clapp St. One-family ranch, built in 1952, 1,012 square feet, 6 rooms, 3 bedrooms, 1 bath, on 6,914-square-foot lot. $525,000 ACTON 44 Wood Lane. One-family Colonial, built in … Read more

Former HGTV couple lovingly preserves oldest homes in Mass.

Home improvement Former Homes with History hosts are now sharing their restorations of 300-year-old Massachusetts homes on YouTube. Mike Lemieux and Jane McDonald renovate historic homes throughout Massachusetts with their company Full Circle Homes. Christina Andrews Mike Lemieux and Jane MacDonald grew up in Sandwich and knew each other from school, but after an “awkward … Read more

Recent homes sales in Greater Boston (June 17)

Latest Sales ABINGTON 220 Hancock St. One-family Colonial, built in 1985, 3,164 square feet, 10 rooms, 5 bedrooms, 4 baths, on 40,056-square-foot lot. $849,900 149 Lincoln St. One-family conventional, built in 1900, 1,440 square feet, 8 rooms, 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, on 38,750-square-foot lot. $700,000 239 Birch St. One-family conventional, built in 1890, 1,677 square … Read more

Recent homes sales in Greater Boston (May 27)

Latest Sales ABINGTON 28 Linda St. One-family ranch, built in 1951, 960 square feet, 7 rooms, 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, on 7,350-square-foot lot. $455,000 56 Townsend St. #26 Condo. $305,000 ACTON 5 Perkins Lane. One-family Colonial, built in 1995, 3,076 square feet, 10 rooms, 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, on 23,704-square-foot lot. $1,266,000 8 Highland Road. … Read more

Recent homes sales in Greater Boston (May 20)

Latest Sales ABINGTON 337 Randolph St. One-family Colonial, built in 1966, 2,520 square feet, 10 rooms, 5 bedrooms, 4 baths, on 25,246-square-foot lot. $784,900 34 Park Ave. One-family Cape Cod, built in 1960, 1,912 square feet, 7 rooms, 3 bedrooms, 3 baths, on 26,117-square-foot lot. $732,000 120 Temple St. One-family conventional, built in 1890, 1,305 … Read more

Cartel violence in Mexico forces between 800 and 1,000 families to flee homes

Between 800 and 1,000 families were forced to flee their homes in the mountains of central Mexico, after a criminal mafia attacked them with improvised explosive devices launched by drones and powerful weapons, community and human rights groups reported Sunday. The wave of violence in conflict-torn Guerrero state began on Wednesday when a powerful group … Read more

Recent homes sales in Greater Boston (May 6)

Latest Sales ACTON 11 Walnut St. Condo. $1,250,000 10 Blue Heron Way #10 Condo Town House, built in 1995, 2,362 square feet, 7 rooms, 3 bedrooms, 4 baths. $936,000 95 Concord Road. One-family Colonial, built in 1960, 2,226 square feet, 8 rooms, 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, on 26,200-square-foot lot. $900,000 238 Brown Bear Xing #238 … Read more

Recent homes sales in Greater Boston (April 29)

Latest Sales ABINGTON 42 Van Buren Drive. One-family Colonial, built in 1990, 2,880 square feet, 6 rooms, 3 bedrooms, 3 baths, on 39,621-square-foot lot. $875,000 14 Jamieson St. One-family ranch, built in 1950, 1,006 square feet, 4 rooms, 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, on 8,185-square-foot lot. $523,000 78 Linda St. One-family Cape Cod, built in 1951, … Read more