City living has its advantages - excitement, diversity, convenience, energy - but in order to live in the city, most have to sacrifice living space.  If you're a minimalist, this might not be much of an issue, but for those of you who save every book you've ever read and buy the same t-shirt in four different colors, the struggle to find [...]

When it comes to making home improvements in order to sell your home more quickly and at a higher price, the most important consideration is whether or not the project will have a greater finanical impact on the offer than it did on your wallet.  If it's a DIY, you must also monetize your time in order to determine whether or not the project [...]

Prices of homes have skyrocketed in Boston in the last year.  And with a continued shortage in supply it looks like it might be a while before we see them leveling out.  According to [...]

Last year we posted instructions for removing popcorn ceiling texture with water and a paint scraper.  Turns out there's a faster way to get it done!  This post by Lighter Side of Real Estate shows a video, posted to Facebook, of someone using a drywall sander to remove the texture, eliminating an entire row in less than a minute!  The man [...]

Closing costs are not always factored in to a buyers budget when they begin looking for a home, but they should be since, according to Zillow, "buyers will pay between 2 and 5 percent of the purchase price of their new home in closing fees.  So, for example, if you're purchasing a $500,000 home, you can expect to pay somewhere between [...]

There was once a time when only the most desperate of sellers would list their home in January.  And for good reason - cold weather means less traffic at open houses, people are still getting themselves situated after the chaos of the holidays, and homes have much less curb appeal without blooming flowers and growing grass.  But, and it's a [...]

When it comes to exterior painting and decor, some people have vibrant, artsy and eclectic taste, but most don't.  So while picking unique paint colors is a great way for a homeowner to express themself, it's not a great way to get the (positive) attention of potential buyers.  When selecting a paint color for the exterior of your home, [...]

Winter is on it's way, and with it will come frigid temperatures, gusts of wind and biting storms, not to mention astronomical heating bills.  Heating costs are expected to be lower this year than they were last Winter, but will still be a considerable expense for those living in New Enlgand.  So, now is the time to make repairs that will [...]

When selling your home, one of the most important, and hardest, decisions you will make is how to price it.  Many people want to test the market and see if they get lucky with a buyer whose desperate to live in their neighborhood.  Others have lived in the home for many years and have a nostalgic attachment that makes them unrealistic about [...]