Between strong economic growth, sky high demand for housing (and rock bottom supply), and predictions that mortgage rates will rise about 2% over the next 2 years, the Boston real estate market is buzzing with activity right now. But amidst their excitement, it's easy for overzealous buyers and sellers to overlook critical steps that will [...]

Unless you're only interested in looking at new construction, you're bound to see some funky (and downright confusing) decorating when shopping for a new home.  If there's something that turns you off about a home that you otherwise like, it's important to take note of whether it's a superficial problem that can easily (and relatively [...]

With temperatures creeping up into the 60's toward the end of this week, it's time to start thinking about spring cleaning.  Here are 12 tips that will make your home feel as fresh and clean as the day you moved [...]

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 [...]