Make your home feel extra cozy with buys from these 4 local businesses
Make your home feel extra cozy with buys from these 4 local businesses Unless you’re a healthcare professional or a person whose workplace has been deemed essential in Massachusetts, you’re likely spending a lot more time at home. Even if your space is pulling double duty as an office, this is the moment to make […]
FBI Sees Rise in Coronavirus Fraud Schemes
FBI Sees Rise in Coronavirus Fraud Schemes We have had several posts about the dangers of cybercrime over the past few years. Recently, the FBI said they have seen an uptick in the number of scams & methods for cyber-criminals to steal your money, personal information or both during the current Coronavirus pandemic. Specifically […]
Spring House Hunt: Tips for bumping up your home’s curb appeal
Spring House Hunt: Tips for bumping up your home’s curb appeal Ready to mix things up for spring? Dive in with these easy-to-do ideas that require small effort but can have a big impact. The post Spring House Hunt: Tips for bumping up your home’s curb appeal appeared first on Boston.com Real Estate.
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic: Massachusetts Rental Housing Impact
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic: Massachusetts Rental Housing Impact COVID-19 Impacts: Eviction Moratorium Proposals, Tenant Payment Issues, Housing Court Delays, Stay at Home Order, and Move-In Delays I’ve written two posts here and here about the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Global Pandemic, both focused primarily on impacts to real estate transactions and closings. Along with my colleague and fellow […]
Essential vs Non-Essential Businesses During Shelter in Place Orders
Essential vs Non-Essential Businesses During Shelter in Place Orders There has been a lot of justified discussion (in light of the Coronavirus pandemic) about what constitutes an “essential” or “non-essential” business during a “shelter in place” order. While we most certainly know that in most cases, the provision of rental housing is an essential function […]
Home of the Week: A Zero carbon-emission Roxbury condo with a private roof deck
Home of the Week: A Zero carbon-emission Roxbury condo with a private roof deck The front door seals and the door to the roof deck shut like a submarine hatch. Search the latest listings to buy or rent at realestate.boston.com. The post Home of the Week: A Zero carbon-emission Roxbury condo with a private roof […]
RENTCafé Says Rents are Up 3.2% Year-Over-Year
RENTCafé Says Rents are Up 3.2% Year-Over-Year RENTcafé says while the market will likely be affected by the Coronavirus pandemic, the national average rent in February was 1,468, up 3.2% from one year ago. The most expensive apartments were in Manhattan (NYC) at $ 4,208 per month, while the lowest rents were in Wichita, KS, […]
Experts disagree on whether pandemic will ‘soften’ home prices
Experts disagree on whether pandemic will ‘soften’ home prices The median sales prices for condos and single-family homes in Massachusetts climbed in February. Read more on realestate.boston.com. The post Experts disagree on whether pandemic will ‘soften’ home prices appeared first on Boston.com Real Estate.
U.S. Ranks First in the World in Health Security
U.S. Ranks First in the World in Health Security With the Coronavirus pandemic affecting our nation and world, it was reassuring to come across this recent infographic from Visual Capitalist. The chart pulled data from the 2019 Global Health Security Index, which ranked 195 countries on health security. While they do point out that no […]
National REIA Statement on COVID-19 and Housing Providers
National REIA Statement on COVID-19 and Housing Providers National REIA Statement on COVID-19 and Housing Providers (Crestview Hills, KY) The National Real Estate Investors Association, its Chapters and Affiliates, and over 40,000 members, encourage all residents who are in financial distress to proactively contact the owner or manager of their home prior to April 1st or […]