Blog: Homeowners

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July 9, 2026

What New Development Means for Your JP Home's Value

New apartments are planned or under way on Hyde Park Ave and in Hyde Square, and a large rental building opened at Forest Hills in 2022. Here's what Jamaica…
Outdated electrical wiring in Boston home affecting property sale value

July 8, 2026

Why Old Wiring Can Stop Your Boston Home Sale Cold

Knob and tube wiring can make your Boston home hard to insure, which can delay or kill your buyer's financing. Here's what sellers need to know before listing.
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.
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July 2, 2026

Selling Your Boston Rental Property With Tenants in Place

Massachusetts law governs every showing, notice, and security deposit when you sell a tenant-occupied Boston home. Here's what landlords must know.
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June 25, 2026

What to Fix Before Selling Your Boston Home (and What to Skip)

Before you spend on pre-sale repairs in Boston, know which projects buyers notice and which are hard to recover. Here's what to fix, what to skip, and why it…
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May 27, 2026

Building an ADU in Boston: What Massachusetts Law Allows

Building an ADU in Boston? See what Massachusetts law now allows, why Boston follows its own ADU rules, what permits you still need, and how an ADU could…
Aerial view of a Boston neighborhood in spring with triple-deckers, Victorian houses, and tree-lined streets, and a For Sale sign in front of one home

May 5, 2026

Should You Sell Your Boston Home Now or Wait?

Homes in Jamaica Plain, Roslindale, and Hyde Park sold in a median of 21 to 22 days over the past year. What Boston sellers should weigh before deciding to…
Aerial view of a Boston street lined with three-story wood-frame triple-deckers with front porches, small yards, street trees in autumn color, and cars parked along the curb in late-afternoon light.

May 1, 2026

Selling a Two-Family or Three-Family Home in Boston: What Sellers Need to Know

Selling a 2- or 3-family in Boston? This guide covers tenant rights, buyer types, documentation, and how to price and prepare the building for sale.
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April 30, 2026

Capital Gains Tax When Selling a Home in Massachusetts

Many Boston homeowners owe no capital gains tax when they sell, but not all. Here's how Massachusetts taxes home sale profits and who owes in 2026.
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March 13, 2026

How to Decide Whether to Sell, Rent, or Hold Your Boston Home

Downsizing in 2026 and unsure whether to sell, rent, or hold your Boston home? Compare net proceeds, rental income, and risk so you can choose with clarity.
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February 19, 2026

The Higher SALT Deduction Cap: What Massachusetts Homeowners Need to Know in 2026

The SALT deduction cap is $40,400 for 2026, with a phase-down above $505,000 of income. Here's who benefits, how to check whether itemizing beats the standard…
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January 6, 2026

Are You Sitting on More Equity Than You Think? A Simple Guide for Homeowners

Greater Boston homeowners often have more equity than they realize. Learn how home equity works, why it matters in today’s market, and what options it creates…