"Uncovered: Massachusetts Homeowners Struggle with Worthless Foundations"
Thousands of Massachusetts homeowners are facing crumbling foundations infected with pyrrhotite, a mineral that compromises structural integrity and renders homes worthless. Homeowners insurance won't cover the issue, and banks won't provide loans, leaving affected homeowners to foot repair bills of over $250,000. State officials believe around 7,500 homes in Massachusetts could be at risk, and some are calling for financial aid similar to a trust fund set up in Connecticut to help cover the costs of new foundations.