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Rents on the Rise: To Rent or To Buy?

This year Renters should expect to experience price increases of about 3%, while landlords reap the benefits receiving a further profit increase of almost 6%. According to U.S. Census Bureau, more families are presently renting homes than they are owning them. “As it becomes more difficult to buy (harder to get a mortgage, for example) more people [...]

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Back Bay Local Tip

I first discovered Boston’s hip little area called the Back Bay while doing a summer program at Philips Exeter Academy in NH. Every weekend the students had the opportunity to sign up for a little weekend getaway and come to Boston. The bus would drop us off somewhere close to Newbury Street, which is how I [...]

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What’s in a Realtor?

Let’s face it . Not all Realtors and real estate agents are created equally. I would like to first point out that there is a distinguishable difference between Realtors and real estate agents. Realtors all uphold the highest ethical standards of the National Association of Realtors (NAR) and are morally obligated to not withhold any [...]

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If I knew Then What I Know Now: Student Living in Boston

X amount of years ago, I moved to Boston from Cleveland Ohio. I was obsessed with the city and going to Berklee College of Music after having already finished my undergraduate degree. I had never lived in an apartment before and I had no idea what to really look for. All I knew is that [...]

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Apartment Amenity Fees No More?

When you rent an apartment in Massachusetts, sometimes you might end up paying your landlord a bit more than you bargained for. It’s not always uncommon to pay extra just to move in, for your pet, to use the community facilities, or whatever else may have attracted you to the building in the first place. [...]

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Understand Tenant Law and Protect Yourself

A while back I found myself in a very unfortunate legal situation. Although it cost me some money, the knowledge and experience I gathered because of it was priceless. If I can’t get the money back, the next best thing for me is to have the ability to educate others, so that they aren’t put [...]

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Better Know a Neighborhood: North End

Full of cafes, restaurants, and gelatarias, Boston’s North End has to be one of the best places in the city to wine and dine. Originally one of the oldest parts of Boston, it has been the destination for immigration and cultural exchanges.

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Condo For Sale: 10 Museum Way Unit 2122

Yet another example of fine luxury living, this condo on the East side of Cambridge is an ideal place for city living, with the best views of the city just outside your windows. This 2 bed/ 2 bath spacious unit is located on the 21st floor, so a great view is practically guaranteed. The home [...]

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Better Know a Neighborhood: Beacon Hill

Tucked away alongside of the Charles River stand the tall golden dome of the state’s capital building and the busy area surrounding it. Yes, Beacon Hill is a central part of the city, so why not live here? Beacon Hill retains many of its old-world charm in cobblestone streets, narrow alley ways, and home entrances [...]

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Now with High Demand, We Need More Homes

Now with High Demand, We Need More Homes

Perhaps you learned about the relational concept of supply and demand in high school or college. For the most part, it is an inverse relationship, meaning when one side gains the other side loses. This model is seen in everyday economic decisions to what clothes are on sale to what food are in supply. It [...]

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