Blog: Building Wealth

Three-story blue-gray multi-family house with stacked white front porches and steps on a Boston street

September 17, 2026

Timing Your Investment Property Sale in Boston

How market data, tax rules, tenant timing, and 1031 exchange deadlines shape when to sell a Boston investment property.
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August 11, 2026

Cap Rate Explained: How Investors Value Your Boston Multi-Family

Investors price your Boston triple-decker using net operating income and cap rate, not just a comps-based CMA. Here's the math and what it means for your list…
Row of Boston triple-deckers with stacked front porches on an autumn street, one with a sold sign out front

August 4, 2026

1031 Exchange for Boston Investment Property Sellers

Selling a Dorchester or Jamaica Plain investment property? A 1031 exchange can defer your capital gains tax, but the clock starts the day you close.
Front stairwell of a Boston triple-decker

July 24, 2026

Probate Triple Decker Boston: The Complete Heir's Guide

Selling a probate triple decker in Boston starts with authority to sell. Learn the process, tenant rules, taxes, and how to value a multi-unit estate.
Boston brownstone with a for-sale sign

July 16, 2026

Boston's Proposed Transfer Fee: Does It Affect Your Sale?

Boston's proposed transfer fee of up to 2% would only apply to the part of a sale price above $2 million and isn't law. Here's who it could affect in Jamaica…
A three-story wood-frame triple-decker with stacked front porches, slate blue and cream siding, double-hung windows, and mature trees along the sidewalk.

July 13, 2026

Should You Buy a Triple-Decker in Dorchester Now?

The Massachusetts rent control ruling, recent MLS prices, and FHA and conventional financing rules for buying a triple-decker in Dorchester in 2026, explained…
A Boston triple-decker with a basement-level unit

July 6, 2026

Selling a Boston Multi-Family With an Unpermitted Unit

Selling a Boston triple-decker or two-family with an unpermitted unit? Here's how disclosure, financing, and your buyer pool are affected before you list.
Pale gray multifamily facade with stacked porches, twin charcoal entry doors, and a brick walk.

June 25, 2026

Small Multi‑Family Investing In Jamaica Plain, Explained

Learn how to evaluate Jamaica Plain small multi-family deals, from rents and taxes to rehab and zoning risk. Plan your next move with confidence.
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May 26, 2026

Selling Your House During a Divorce in Massachusetts

In Massachusetts, both spouses must agree to sell the house, or a court can order it. Here's what divorcing Boston homeowners need to know about the process,…
White shaker cabinets frame a marble sink counter with green limes, a window, and a potted ficus.

May 7, 2026

House Hacking in Jamaica Plain Without Losing Your Lifestyle

Learn how to house hack in Jamaica Plain while protecting privacy, comfort, and compliance with Boston rules. Explore your options today.
Common stair hall with a straight staircase, two landing doors, privacy-glass windows, and a potted fiddle-leaf fig.

April 2, 2026

Should You Sell or Rent Your Hyde Park Two-Family?

Should you sell or rent your Hyde Park two-family? Compare value, rent, taxes, and Boston landlord costs to make a smarter move. Contact Juan Murray.
Brick apartment building viewed from below, with a prominent metal fire escape.

March 24, 2026

Which Greater Boston Rental Strategy Fits: STR, MTR, or LTR?

Greater Boston rental strategy decisions start with your goals, local rules, and NOI. Compare STR, MTR, and LTR options and schedule a strategy call.