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Average Cost of Renters Insurance by State Most landlords require their tenants to have renters insurance. It is an invaluable financial product that ends up protecting the property owner as well as the tenant in the event of a catastrophe.  For the most part, compared to homeowners insurance, renters insurance is relatively inexpensive.  However, as […]

Exceptional perennials to plant this spring Almost everything we encounter in life has three stages: anticipation, experience and memory. Get more gardening advice at realestate.boston.com. The post Exceptional perennials to plant this spring appeared first on Boston.com Real Estate.

Total Household Debt Increased by 3 billion in Q4 2019 According to a recent report from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York’s Center for Microeconomic Data, total household debt increased by $ 193 billion (1.4%) to $ 14.15 trillion in the fourth quarter of 2019 – marking 22 consecutive quarters of increases.  Interestingly,the proportion

This luxury Vt. development hasn’t been built yet, but it’s one-third sold One Spruce Peak will offer 27 floor-through, ski-in/ski-out residences. Pricing starts at $ 2.1 million and runs up to $ 10 million. | realestate.boston.com The post This luxury Vt. development hasn’t been built yet, but it’s one-third sold appeared first on Boston.com Real Estate.

Mortgage Delinquency Rate Lowest Since ’70’s Mortgage delinquency rates are at their lowest levels since the 70’s, according to the Mortgage Bankers of America’s National Delinquency Survey.  The report says that the delinquency rate for mortgage loans on one-to-four unit properties decreased to a seasonally adjusted rate of 3.77% of all loans outstanding at the

Tips for creating an eco-friendly, ‘sustainable’ garden Just what does it mean in practical terms, and how important is it to the average gardener? | realestate.boston.com The post Tips for creating an eco-friendly, ‘sustainable’ garden appeared first on Boston.com Real Estate.

Four Hot Metros for Affordability-Seeking Buyers A new report form Redfin says that Spokane, Las Vegas, Charlotte, and Orlando will be the hottest metros among “affordability-seeking” homebuyers over this decade.  They say that buyers have begun looking to smaller more affordable metros where land is cheaper and incomes are growing. Indeed… “Already, Spokane, Las Vegas,

Biggest sales: A Cambridge Colonial with five fireplaces for .5 million The property offers six bedrooms, including a master with two en-suite baths. See inside the latest luxury listings at realestate.boston.com. The post Biggest sales: A Cambridge Colonial with five fireplaces for $ 5.5 million appeared first on Boston.com Real Estate.

The Right Way to Wash Your Hands The folks at Baptist Health of South Florida remind us that good health is in our hands.  They say that washing your hands properly and frequently is the best way of protecting you and others from infections.  Indeed….and with that pretty nasty virus lurking about (not to mention

You can have bold decor — and keep your security deposit In addition to removable hooks, temporary decorating updates include removable wallpaper, tile decals and easy-to-install light fixtures. The post You can have bold decor — and keep your security deposit appeared first on Boston.com Real Estate.