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Cost of a Comfortable Retirement in America Saving for retirement is on the minds of most Americans, however what that retirement looks like and how much it costs varies across the nation.  The folks over at howmuch.net say that some parts of the country are “friendlier on the wallet” than others when it comes to […]

Home of the Week: For 9,000, a Newburyport antique with a roof deck It’s just a short walk from this three-story Federal style home to the banks of the Merrimack River and Newburyport’s thriving waterfront. | realestate.boston.com The post Home of the Week: For $ 999,000, a Newburyport antique with a roof deck appeared first

HUD Asks FTC to Investigate Websites Selling Assistance-Animal Docs We have posted about the seriousness of service animals many times over the past few years.  And now, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is seeking action against online companies that profit from selling sham assistance animal documentation at the expense of rental

A 600-foot-tall skyscraper is proposed for Boston’s downtown waterfront. Here’s what to know. A prominent Boston developer has filed plans with the city to move ahead on a controversial project — which has been in the works for over a decade — that would bring a 600-foot-tall, $ 1 billion skyscraper to the downtown waterfront.

Top Metros for Millennials It has been a few weeks wince we’ve talked about Millennials so we don’t want them to feel left out.  According to recent number-crunching form Realtor.com, there is a “sea change happening” among millennials and it’s causing repercussions across U.S. housing markets.  Reportedly they’re opting out of the bright lights and

Luxury Home of the Week: For .2 million, a South End town house with a sliding TV wall This South End town house was built in 1867, but the finishes are modern — from the floor-to-ceiling mahogany triple-pane windows in the living room and library to the sliding TV wall. According to listing agent John

Luxury Housing Market Stabilized in Q3 According to a recent report from Redfin, sales of luxury homes priced at $ 1.5 million+ increased 3.2% in Q3, 2019 which they say is a sign that the high-end market is moderating after recession fears affected it during the first two quarters.  However, the average sale price for

For 5,000, a Medford home with impressive tile is near planned T stop Last week, a Victorian-style home sporting a modern renovation hit the market in Medford. Shane Marrion of the Benoit Real Estate Group listed 38 Alfred St. for $ 795,000 on Nov. 14. Built in 1910, the residence presents lime green doors, a

Housing Starts & Building Permits Surge in October The U.S. government is reporting that privately‐owned housing starts in October were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1,314,000, which is 3.8% above September’s revised estimate and is 8.5% above October, 2018.  Single‐family housing starts in October were at a rate of 936k, which is 2%

Will low inventory off-set seasonal savings homebuyers enjoyed in the past? #REonTap = Discuss over beer:  Are interest rates above good news or bad news?  Will low inventory levels off-set seasonal savings homebuyers have enjoyed by timing the market? In the past, nearly 1 in 5 homes offered accepted between Thanksgiving and New Year’s across