January and February are most likely to bring us some very cold nights, and some cold days. Whether you are a renter or a homeowner, there are things you can do to make yourselves more comfortable as the temperature drops for the season. Four things to do to make sure you and your house survive
2022 was the kind of real estate year we could be happy with every year. First and foremost, because we continue to attract the kind of clients we love to work with. The team in 2022: 2022 was the best year ever for our office as a community. Our team of four were taking care
December is full of holidays. People from cultures throughout the northern hemisphere developed customs to celebrate the point where days are the shortest and then begin to lengthen. That’s when the coldest part of the winter months still lies ahead, but the light is returning. Some cultures call solstice “midwinter” since light is returning. This
Today, I share a guest post by Merrie Slavin from Rooter Ranger with a summary of early signs that your main sewer line may be getting clogged or blocked. A leaking sewer line is downright unpleasant and unhygienic. Not to mention, it can be quite expensive to repair. And if you think it ends there,
What are those things on that roof and why are they there? Those little spikes on the roof are there to break up sheets of ice and snow that will be falling off the roof this season. If the ice comes down in one solid sheet, it is heavy and can damage property and hurt
Guest blogger Michelle Wilde returns this week to help you decide which low light plant is right for your home. If you are looking for a low light plant for your home, there are a few things you should take into consideration. Think about the amount of light you have available. If you have a
Michelle Wilde is here to introduce you to indoor plants that thrive in low light conditions (like your home this winter). When it comes to adding a splash of color to your home, there are plenty of options available. Low light plants are your answer for winters indoors. “In the world of gardening, there are
Journalists will be journalists. Their job is to attract eyes to the story and keep subscribers coming back for more. Even journalists in business publications, like the well-regarded Inman News. That paper is the go-to for many real estate brokerages. Even real estate agents need to keep their eyes open and read between the lines
Corporations who manage large portfolios of rental property want us to believe that supply and demand will keep the rental market affordable. Even in an affluent state, like Massachusetts, this is not true. Rents rise far faster than income. Renters choose between spending more than a third of their income or moving. “The reality is
Not enough new construction and the tight market for homebuyers have exacerbated an existing housing shortage. But there is more to it than that. There is a concentration of ownership into large businesses that own and manage a growing percentage of America’s rental housing market. Unfortunately, building more housing may make the problem worse for