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How to Downsize Smartly in Boston’s Suburbs Without Sacrificing Lifestyle
How to Downsize Smartly in Boston’s Suburbs Without Sacrificing Lifestyle You’ve raised your family, filled every bedroom, every closet, and maybe even the garage (or two). Now the kids are grown, the house feels too big, and you’re ready for the next chapter. But here’s the million-dollar question: how do you downsize smartly in Boston’s […]
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Mortgage Rates Just Saw Their Biggest Drop in a Year
Mortgage Rates Just Saw Their Biggest Drop in a Year If you’ve been waiting (and waiting) for mortgage rates to finally move in your favor, you just got your wish. On Friday, September 5th, the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate fell to its lowest level since October 2024. Even better? It was the biggest one-day […]
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History Shows the Housing Market Always Recovers
History Shows the Housing Market Always Recovers When the market slows, it can feel like someone hit the pause button on your moving plans. Homeowners who hoped for top-dollar offers are increasingly choosing to take their homes off the market instead. According to Realtor.com, the number of homes being withdrawn is up 38% since the […]
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Boston Suburbs Homebuyer Searches Hit a 2-Year High – What It Means for Sellers in Walpole, Dedham, Westwood, and Beyond
Boston Suburbs Homebuyer Searches Hit a 2-Year High – What It Means for Sellers in Walpole, Dedham, Westwood, and Beyond Intro: Buyers Are Quiet… Or Are They? If you’ve been assuming the housing market has gone into hibernation because of high mortgage rates, you might want to think again. Believe it or not, buyer interest […]
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Massachusetts Bans Renter-Paid Broker Fees: What Suburban Renters Need to Know Before September Lease Season
Massachusetts Bans Renter-Paid Broker Fees: What Suburban Renters Need to Know Before September Lease Season If you’re a suburban renter in Massachusetts thinking about moving ahead of September’s typical lease turnover, listen up: a brand-new law, effective August 1, 2025, changes the rental game. Say goodbye to paying your landlord’s broker fee-if you didn’t hire […]
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Is It Better To Buy Now or Wait for Lower Mortgage Rates? Here’s the Tradeoff
Is It Better To Buy Now or Wait for Lower Mortgage Rates? Here’s the Tradeoff Why Rates Are Back in the Spotlight Mortgage rates are still a hot topic – and for good reason. After the most recent jobs report came out weaker than expected, the bond market reacted almost instantly. The result? In early […]
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What Every Homeowner Needs To Know In Today’s Shifting Market
What Every Homeowner Needs To Know In Today’s Shifting Market The market is changing-but that’s not necessarily a bad thing. Over the past few years, the housing market was like a rock concert-loud, packed, and full of people elbowing each other for the front row (or the nearest three-bedroom colonial). But now? Things are calming […]
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Chipped Paint and Character: The Pros and Cons of Buying an Older Home in Boston’s Suburbs
Chipped Paint and Character: The Pros and Cons of Buying an Older Home in Boston’s Suburbs If you’ve been house-hunting around Boston’s charming suburbs-Walpole, West Roxbury, Dedham, or even quaint corners of Wrentham-you’ve probably toured a few older homes. You know the ones: creaky floorboards, ornate trim, and kitchens that whisper, “I haven’t been updated […]
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What type of home will fit my budget? Navigating the Boston Market Without Blowing the Bank
What Type of Home Will Fit My Budget? Navigating the Boston Market Without Blowing the Bank If you’ve ever looked at Boston real estate listings while clutching your morning coffee, only to do a double take and whisper a silent, “How much for that?!” – welcome to the club. Boston’s cost of living is undeniably […]
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