We're expected to have a couple of days this coming week where the thermometer will be touching 90 or higher and in a city like Boston this weather can be mighty uncomfortable. Living on the second, third, fourth, or 25th floor can be pretty miserable in the heat but we've gathered some tips about air conditioning and other ways to keep [...]

As you may have already heard about or wondered about over the past seven or eight years, there is construction and rebuilding happening at the site of the old Filene's on Washington Street here in Boston. What you may not know are the details of the project and this week's big announcement regarding the newest Boston development.  After [...]

Here's a beautiful new home on the market!  Located in the upper South End this home offers true Victorian elegance with detailed moldings, marble mantel, maple floors, and soaring ceilings.  With one bedroom and a full bath, this home has plenty of possibilities.  A bump out and sunny bow-windows offer the opportunity for a nook area, an [...]

Today we're straying a bit away from the townhouses and brownstones and looking at a more local famous home right in Sudbury.  This is the Twin Ash Farm, not too far outside the city but far enough to be separated from everything. It is the old Willow homestead, built in 1763 on almost 2 acres of [...]

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Last week I wrote a post about why right now is the time to sell but there's also a lot out there to support the buyers side of things as well! Zillow announced today that property values are going up as seen by the national average of a 1.6% raise in rent over the past couple months.  This may seem intimidating as a buyer as the prices on [...]

Here's a home that is a true gem just waiting to be discovered.  80 West Concord gives you everything you've been wanting in a home. Situated in the historic and desired South End,this unit offers a renovated kitchen with granite countertops and stainless Bosch appliances, a dining area that easily seats eight, a living space with elaborate [...]

Well there's good news for anyone looking to sell because property values have been rising for the past 2 months, and there are plenty of buyers out there looking to find their next home. In fact there aren't all that many people selling, and because so few people are selling right now the homes that are on the market are going quickly and [...]

I know you're excited, and I'm excited, and so is everyone else. Long weekends are great! Memorial Day Weekend is just hours away and we've put together a short little list of things for you to do in Boston. [...]

Today I read an article/slide show on Boston.com about roof decks in the Boston area.  They seem to be the in demand thing with this warm weather and this beautiful city to take in. The best part of this all is a home we have on the market, with [...]