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Olympics Watch

Thinking of renting out your place should Boston get the 2024 Summer Olympics? Think again. In London in 2012, would-be weekly landlords found themselves slashing their asking rents despite rumors of a big payoff for the big Games. Why? According to the Telegraph newspaper, the London region's dense population and decent public transit meant visitors could come in for events and leave—without having to stay overnight nearby. Hmm... [Telegraph]