I'm often surprised, and occasionally amused, at the conventional myths that many people cling to in Real Estate. How many of the following do you embrace?

MCAS Comprehensive Rankings: A Caution

Although I spent quite a bit of time collating this data, and feel it has significant value, I'd also like to point out a very simple fact: MCAS results are just PART of what makes a good school system. Personally, I feel there is …

What is a Homestead Protection, and What is the Homestead Protection Act?

Massachusetts has a Homestead Protection Law that dates back some time. A Homestead Protection protects a homeowner from creditors. By creditors I mean people to whom you owe money, usually serious money. Now don't get to excited …

Understanding the Short-Sale

If you're thinking about buying a short-sale, you should first understand how one works. A Short-Sale is a process required when the house isn't worth, to the prospective buyers, the amount that is outstanding to the bank(s), AND the owners of the home can …

I'll attempt to answer this question both from a mathematical perspective, and from a "what buyers are thinking" perspective. Remember, this blog is primarily written for those who live in the North East, which I consider to be solar challenged.

How Much Can I Save With Solar Panels …

I've been dying to write a discussion the last couple of days about the economy and the stock market.  When the stock market dives like this, I find it hard not to watch MSNBC and the like.  Although brutal, watching a train wreck in slow motion (or not so …

Just some commentary on this article in the Globe this week!

Metrowest Rental Market Favors Landlords

How tight is the rental market?  REALLY tight.  A week or so ago I had a call off the blog for someone who was interested in renting one of our houses for sale …

Powerlines and their Impact on Housing

First off, let's clear up what I mean by power lines. I don't mean telephone poles that bring power to your house. You need those. Nope, I'm talking about large, high tension power lines. You know, the scary, giant steel …

HOA Fee Basics

Home Owners association Fees are getting more common in this part of the world. Where once they were quite rare, the increase in town scrutiny for new developments, and the increase in density in this area, they are showing up all over the place. So what are …

Here are the final steps that you will typically go through when we close.

Setting Up a Final Walkthrough on Your New Home

Most contracts are inked with a key provision: The home must be in more or less the same condition as when the offer to purchase …