Discount points are a one-time fee paid at closing to a lender in exchange for a lower interest rate.  Put more simply, it is a one-time fee that you pay up-front to “buy” a lower interest rate for your mortgage.  During periods of high interest rates, they are a popular way for borrowers to make their monthly payments [...]

In recent months, there have been many news stories about lawsuits and settlements involving real estate broker commissions.  Like all other industries, real estate is constantly changing and [...]

After a second place finish last year, we returned to the YGB Games this year looking for victory.  Unfortunately, we weren't able to come away with the win, but we had a fun time supporting a great cause!

George Warshaw of Warshaw, DiCarlo & Poncia, P.C. recently gave our office an update on how limited liability companies are being utilized in the purchase of real estate in and around Boston.  Here is a high level overview:

Limited Liability Companies are often used in real estate to own property. An LLC not only provides liability [...]

2023 was an interesting year in Boston real estate. The rapid rise in interest rates seemed to be a leading cause in the lack of available homes for sale (i.e. inventory). We heard some would-be sellers lament that while they would prefer to sell and buy something larger, the interest rate spike meant that their monthly payments would be [...]

For retail property owners and property managers, it can be useful to track trends in retail sales.  Industries that are experiencing sales growth may be a better target for marketing an available location than an industry that is seeing a [...]

While the Spring market (from February through June) is typically considered prime time to search for a home in Boston, the Fall market is also a great time to buy and sell. As the chart below of new listings by month shows, we typically see a surge of inventory in [...]

As many workers have shifted to remote or hybrid work schedules, empty office buildings in Boston have led to less foot traffic in once vibrant downtown areas.  In order to help curb the high vacancy rates in downtown office buildings and also encourage housing development, Boston is implementing a program to offer tax incentives for [...]

How is the Boston real estate market in 2022? LINK Boston's second quarter report shows that Boston's condo market is still strong. Condo values in many of Boston's core neighborhoods (which LINK refers to as "Citywide") remain high, which is illustrated in the 20 year price index (appreciation rate) [...]

The COVID-19 Pandemic has had a substantial impact on Boston’s commercial real estate market. Looking at the effect on rent rates, the impact has been felt more severely for retail space than for office [...]