According to a recent article in the Boston Herald, between renter spending, new construction and apartment operations, the rental industry contributed $17.7 billion to the Boston economy and supported 147,000 jobs in 2013 (the last year that statistics were available).  So if you're one of the tens of thousands of renters looking for a [...]

Tis the season to sell your home, but sellers in Miami might have more luck selling their home in March then those in Boston.  According to our friends at Zillow, there's a magic window - from mid-March to the end of April - that gives sellers across the country the best chance of getting the highest price (in the shortest amount of time), [...]

What do the words "captivating," "stainless," "basketball," and "gentle" have in common?  According to a recent analysis of 24,000 home sales in "Zillow Talk: The New Rules of Real Estate" when certain words are included in listing descriptions, the homes sell for more than expected, sometimes by as much as 8%!  Take a look at Zillow's recent blog post, [...]

Whether you're a first time buyer or you've been through the home buying process several times, there's one critical question that always comes up when you finally walk into a home that immediately has you planning your first dinner party and future holiday get togethers - how much do I offer?  Of course, market conditions and financing are [...]

If you're planning on selling your home, you might be drawn to the perceived cost savings of listing it without a real estate agent, but according to data from The National Association of Realtors, a home on the market listed "For Sale By Owner" (FSBO) takes longer to sell (and eventually sells for less) than homes represented by a real estate professional.  A recent [...]

As the landlord of a tenanted property, you have a lot to think about if you're looking to sell.  There's the obvious - how do you make sure the tenants keep the home clean and organized for pictures and showings - but you also have contractual, and possible legal obligations to consider, and decisions to make about how to market the home to [...]

You don't need a major renovation to increase the value of your listing. There are plenty of inexpensive  improvements that can yield a generous return.  Today's Tuesday Tip, 5 Ways to Increase the Value of Your Listing comes to us from Realtor Mag, the official magazine of The National Association of Realtors, and offers 5 simple ways to increase the value of your home by up to [...]

The Federal Reserve has indicated that there will be a gradual rise in rates throughout 2015 and into next year. Here's a quick summary of what that means for buyers and [...]

The upside to winter storms like Juno: all day pajama wearing, cozy movie marathons and extra indoor family time.  The downside: being buried inside your home until you muster the energy to dig your way out.  But luckily, the folks at [...]

This week's Tuesday Tip is inspired by Curbed Boston's "Listing Photo Fails" section.  Take a look at this week's photos and join us as we ask a collective "what the ...?"

Your home might have a stellar layout and be riddled with personality, but unless its photographed at its best and marketed in an effective and unique way - it's likely [...]