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Claim Text: The apartment vacancy rate in the county is 3.7 percent, down from 6.2 in 2018, and evictions have nearly doubled, according to the UMass Donahue Institute, which studies housing.
Simplified Text: Apartment vacancy rate in Berkshire County is 3.7%, down from 6.2% in 2018, and evictions have nearly doubled (UMass Donahue Institute).
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Claim Maker: UMass Donahue Institute
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Created: December 5, 2025 at 11:33 PM (8 months ago)
Last Updated: December 5, 2025 at 11:33 PM (8 months ago)

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