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  "textContent": "On Wendell Street near Harvard Square — one of the most sought-after neighborhoods in the United States — an apartment was listed for rent this month that was sure to attract a swarm of interested renters. It was a two-bedroom bathed in natural light, with a galley kitchen and plenty of counter space. And the […]\n\nThe post Massachusetts finally banned broker fees. Why are renters still stuck paying them? appeared first on Boston.com.",
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