Recently Keeping Current Matters reemerged a paper on homeownership by Managing Director of the Joint Center of Housing Studies at Harvard University, Eric Belsky. The paper entitled 'The Dream Lives On: the Future of Homeownership in America,' five financial reasons as to why people should consider owning a house were presented. Here are the five reasons and our break down as to why the five reasons are [...]
Recent news stories have brought the off-campus apartment market into the limelight, highlighting that over recent years students have been exposed to the dangers caused by the housing shortage. With universities in Boston accepting more and more students every year, housing both on and off campus cannot keep [...]
Global warming and the damages we are making on our environment have been a major concern the last few decades. These concerns have resulted in the creation of energy efficient appliances and products to help save energy costs and our environment. Along with the costs that can be saved when making a home energy efficient, people can now [...]
Buying a home requires a thorough evaluation of the house itself, and the surrounding environment. The surrounding environment, or neighborhood is a major part of the investment made when buying a home. Buying a home in an up-and-coming neighborhood is one of the best investments one can make. Investing in an area that is on the rise rather [...]
Now it's Your Turn to Make History with This Enchanting Gem
This grand and beloved lady comes to the market for the first time in over 60 years. Circa 1862, 101 Beacon was built for the notable Arthor Lithgow Devens of Boston. Over the year this gracious Victorian has been home to such notables as: William Mountford, Percival Lowell [...]
Boston's Center for Business and Government
Not only is Downtown Boston the center for most business and government, but it is also home to some of Boston's most notable parks. At the edge of Downtown, Boston Common and the Public Garden stand out as Boston's most visited parks. Downtown is also one of Boston's top shopping neighborhoods, [...]
Quintessential Victorian Parlor Home
A private entry welcomes you to this charming 872 square foot two bedroom Victorian home. The home's double parlor floor plan features high ceilings and light from front and back. Pocket doors lead to the formal dining room with space for eight to dine with antique China built-ins, and pine floors. Next [...]
Historic Neighborhood at the Northside of Boston
This famous neighborhood can be found between the banks of Boston Harbor and the Mystic River. Situated on a peninsula, Charlestown has numerous restaurants and establishments throughout. Both Main Street and in City Square are two of the best spots for going out to eat and [...]
What to Know Before Closing
The final walk-through is one of the most crucial parts of the home buying/selling process because it's the final inspection to see if everything is agreeable before closing. This is generally done a few days prior to closing and it is important to note that this isn't a home inspection. All agreed upon repairs [...]
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