COVID-19’s Impact on Boston Real Estate This is an unedited re-post of an article originally published on May 2nd, 2020 during the first wave of Covid in Massachusetts. Since Q2 2020, the All-Transactions House Price Index for the Boston Metropolitan Read More
Boston Apartment Rental Prices: Spring 2025 Update If you’re searching for an apartment in the Boston area, it’s helpful to have a clear understanding of the current market. While we can work with any budget, knowing the average rental prices Read More
Have You Considered Buying a Second Condo to Rent Out? A client recently asked for help analyzing an investment opportunity: their neighbor was moving, and they wanted to buy the condo and rent it out. It’s a win-win: the seller Read More
Your Guide to Buying a Home: Step-by-Step Whether you’re a first-time homebuyer or it’s been a while since your last purchase, understanding the home-buying process is key to making informed decisions. Just like planning a wedding, buying a home can Read More
How to Find the Right Apartment: Balancing Price, Location, and Amenities Balancing Act Finding the perfect home is rare—that’s why most people rent instead of buy. Renting requires a balance of priorities and some level of compromise. The three main Read More
Finding Great Real Estate Deals in 2025 You’ve probably heard it before—the real estate market is tight. Supply is low, and investor demand for cash-flowing properties has driven prices up. In other words, good deals are harder to find. So, Read More
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Pros and Cons of HUD Homes Pros HUD Homes often represent a good value and have less competition than a typical MLSlisted property HUD has a continuous supply of homes offered for sale and can be viewed online at HUD Read More
Why HUD Condos Are the Perfect First Investment Property Why We Love HUD-Owned Properties Why Condos Make Great Investment Properties The BRRRR Advantage with Condos Condos can be an excellent BRRRR (Buy, Rehab, Rent, Refinance, Repeat) investment for new investors Read More
The 1% Rule of Thumb for Analyzing Investment Properties How do you know if a deal is a deal? The answer, of course, depends on your personal preferences, financial goals, and risk tolerance. Luckily, there is a shortcut or rule Read More