Spending an evening indoors to escape the heat or relax (or both)? If you are looking for some movie recommendations, here are some of our favorite “real estate” movies (in no specific [...]

1. Boston Late Night Food Trucks

This summer, Boston is bringing communities together through the Late Night Food Truck Series. Featuring a rotating lineup of local food trucks, this series offers a delicious way to connect with neighbors, support small businesses, and enjoy the vibrant energy of Boston’s public spaces after hours until 3 [...]

The Boston condominium market entered 2026 with a familiar theme: fewer sales, limited inventory and continued price resilience across many of the city’s core neighborhoods.

According to LINK’s 1st Quarter 2026 market data, overall citywide condo sales volume declined 9% year-over-year. While transaction activity slowed, pricing metrics [...]

If you’re currently renting, one question we often hear is: “Can I afford to buy something instead?”. While every situation is unique, a helpful starting point is understanding how your current monthly rent compares to a potential mortgage payment.

A recent chart shared by Jordan Moore of CrossCountry Mortgage provides a simple way to [...]

Over recent weeks the concept of a 50-year fixed-rate mortgage has been gaining national attention in the U.S. housing and finance debate. While the standard in the U.S. has for decades been 30-year (and sometimes 15- or 20-year) amortizing loans, the suggestion now is to offer homeowners the option to stretch the loan term to 50 [...]

Massachusetts just implemented a significant new rule that reshapes how offers are written and accepted in residential real estate.  Effective October 15, 2025, sellers can no longer condition acceptance of an offer on a buyer waiving a home inspection. This regulation - adopted under the Affordable Homes Act - aims to stop the practice of [...]

When you move into a new apartment, you think about setting up utilities, decorating your space, and getting comfortable in your new home. What many tenants overlook, however, is renter’s insurance – a small monthly investment that can make a huge difference in protecting both your finances and your peace of [...]

Massachusetts has enacted a major change to rental housing rules that shifts the financial responsibility for broker commissions.  The law is new and leaves several questions unanswered – we expect regulations and further guidance to be released in the coming [...]

A recent analysis of MLS data reveals a notable trend in the Boston condominium market: as of August 7, 2025, the average sale price of a condo is 97.91% of its original listing price—the lowest percentage recorded in the past five [...]

The second quarter of 2025 brought mixed results for Boston's condo market - overall sales saw a slight dip, while inventory remains significantly tighter than previous [...]