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Your insider guide to real estate, lifestyle, and homeownership

Home Renovations That Actually Pay Off in Boston: What’s Worth It (and What’s Not)

By Jennifer LaFleur | Jun 4, 2025

💰 Home Renovations That Actually Pay Off in Boston: What’s Worth It (and What’s Not) Thinking about knocking down a wall or giving your kitchen that HGTV glow-up? Before you channel your inner Chip and Joanna, you’ll want to know which upgrades will actually give you the biggest bang for your buck—especially in Boston’s competitive […]

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Is It Better to Buy or Rent? The Honest Guide to Deciding What’s Right for You

By Jennifer LaFleur | Jun 4, 2025

Is It Better to Buy or Rent? The Honest Guide to Deciding What’s Right for You With high home prices and mortgage rates that feel like they’ve had too much coffee, you might be wondering: Is it even worth trying to buy a home right now? Honestly? Maybe not. Buying a home isn’t a one-size-fits-all […]

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Why Would I Move with a 3% Mortgage Rate?

By Jennifer LaFleur | May 22, 2025

If you have a 3% mortgage rate, you’re probably pretty hesitant to let that go. And even if you’ve toyed with the idea of moving, this nagging thought may be holding you back: “why would I give that up?” But when you ask that question, you may be putting your needs on the back burner without […]

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