Awhile back, we wrote a post outlining 5 Things to Consider when Shopping for a Rental.  Since the heavy rental season is upon us - and September 1st, the biggest rental move in date of the year is quickly approaching, we thought the timing would be perfect for another post about rentals - specifically a checklist for your September 1st [...]

In many of Boston's most popular neighborhoods, sellers can expect to receive multiple offers for their home, especially if it's priced right, includes certain amenities (like a parking spot!) and is staged to sell.  But when the offers come in, the highest bid is not always the smartest choice.  It's important to take a close look at the [...]

Very few purchased homes have everything you want as a buyer, so its good for your wallet, and your own sense of comfort and accomplishment to make some improvements that will be valuable, both to you and to future buyers.  Now, everyone knows that home improvement projects always cost more than you think they're going to (and take longer!), [...]

We all know how important first impressions are, so it's no surprise that curb appeal has been proven to have an impact on the time it takes to sell a home.  Today's tuesday tip comes from [...]

There's nothing more upsetting in the home buying process then missing out on your dream home.  Unfortunately many buyers in Boston have been experiencing this disappointment lately, with most homes getting multiple offers and many of them being over the asking price.  If you don't want to be one of them, there are a few, somewhat extreme, [...]

In the 1950's, popcorn ceiling texture was all the rage.  Builders liked it because it could hide imperfections, it was easier than painting the ceiling as it was simply sprayed on, and it often reduced noise due to the increased surface area.  In the 1980's when [...]

Awhile back, we wrote this blog post about questions you should ask when interviewing potential listing agents, but we think it's important to have a list of questions for potential buyer's agents as well, especially in this competitive market where it's sometimes necessary for buyers and their agents to get creative with their negotiation [...]

Buying your first home can be overwhelming, you just don't know what you don't know, and mistakes can be costly.  Hopefully, you have a good agent to guide you through the process, explain your options, and serve as an advocate for your best interests.  But to get you started with your own due diligence, here's a list of [...]

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 [...]