You know the drill: new year, new this that and the other thing.  But according to Statisticbrain.com, only 9.2% of people feel they're successful in achieving their New Years Resolution, which means that over 90% of people set themselves up for failure.  This year, instead of vowing to spend more time at the gym or less time on devices, [...]

If you follow real estate even a little, you've probably heard that interest rates are on the rise.  In fact, on December 1st most lenders came close to the highest levels we've seen in two years.  So what's next?  And does an increase in rates mean that home prices will drop since there will be fewer buyers and therefore less demand? [...]

In this post from last year, we featured 13 tips for winterizing your home, via AOL Finance.  So far the temperature has been higher than the same time last year, but the forecast calls for a steady drop and by Christmas we're sure to see some of the white stuff.   So, we thought we'd do a little research to find more great tips for [...]

If you’re from the Boston area, you likely remember a time not long ago, when towns like Somerville and Brighton were where college students with 3 digit bank accounts moved the day after they graduated.  While there were pockets of prosperity, the more affluent home buyer frequently chose Cambridge instead of Somerville, and Newton instead [...]

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 [...]

Last October, we wrote this blog post about the importance of selecting the right Boston neighborhood to call home.  As we mentioned, they all have distinctive attributes, and some characteristics that one home buyer might find charming will be the same things that turn another buyer off.  So, we've put together this list of 5 questions you [...]

Summer is starting to wind down, but that doesn't mean all of the sweltering days are behind us for the year.  Today's Tuesday Tip offers 10 Hacks for Living Without AC, and it comes to us from AOL Real Estate.  Summer in the city can be tough without the reprieve of air conditioning, but hopefully these tips will help you stay cool!

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Today's Tuesday Tip features guest blogger, Stephanie Hanson, from Garage Storage Pros of MASS, who shares insight into how to best organize your garage if you're looking to add value to your home.  Here's what she has to [...]

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 [...]