Blog: Selling

An older Boston Victorian house with an excavator at the curb

September 30, 2026

Boston Demolition Delay: What Older-Home Sellers Should Know

Boston can pause demolition of homes 50+ years old for up to 90 days. See how Article 85 affects your sale to a developer or investor buyer.
Closing paperwork laid out on a desk

September 30, 2026

What a Closing Attorney Actually Does for Greater Boston Sellers

Discover the essential role a closing attorney plays for sellers in Greater Boston, from contract review to deed excise tax calculation and closing.
A single-family Victorian house on a hilly Boston street

September 27, 2026

Why Single-Family Homes Are Selling Faster Than Condos in Jamaica Plain

Jamaica Plain single-family homes are selling faster than condos, though condos still make up most sales. Here's what local agents and MLS data show, and what…
A dehumidifier in the corner of an older Boston basement

September 21, 2026

Should You Fix Mold Before Selling Your Boston Home?

Massachusetts doesn't require sellers to volunteer mold, but concealing it is risky and costly. Here's what Boston sellers should know before listing.
A furnace and water heater in a tidy basement utility room

September 19, 2026

Should You Offer a Home Warranty When Selling Your Boston Home?

A home warranty is a service contract, not insurance. Here's what it covers, what it doesn't, how Massachusetts regulates service contracts, and when it can…
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.
An older brick building under renovation seen from a Dorchester street

September 2, 2026

What the Carney Hospital Redevelopment Means for Your Dorchester Home Sale

An estimated $850M plan to redevelop the former Carney Hospital site is under city review, with public comment open through Nov. 2, 2026. Here's what it could…
Shingled house with a lit front porch at dusk, with the Boston skyline in the distance

September 2, 2026

Downsizing in Jamaica Plain: How to Prepare and Price Your Home

How to prepare and price a Jamaica Plain home when downsizing: systems, presentation, condo documents, Massachusetts closing steps, and local MLS data.
A sunlit front porch with rocking chairs and a folder of paperwork

August 29, 2026

Selling a Boston Home With a Reverse Mortgage: What Sellers and Heirs Need to Know

Selling a home with a reverse mortgage in Boston? Here's how HECM payoff works, heir deadlines, and what you'll walk away with after the loan is repaid.
A renovated kitchen with an open electrical panel and a clipboard

August 22, 2026

Open Building Permit on Your Boston Home? What It Means

An open building permit can stall your Boston closing and complicate financing and insurance. Here's how to find one and close it out before you list.
A water meter and copper pipes in a Boston basement

August 21, 2026

Boston Water Lien Certificate: What Sellers Must File

Boston sellers must file a BWSC lien certificate application at least 10 working days before closing and schedule an inside meter reading. Here's how it works.
Sunlit kitchen with marble counters and wood cabinets opening to a living room with an Oriental rug and three windows facing a gray clapboard house.

August 21, 2026

Roslindale Village: A Seller's Hidden Asset

How proximity to Roslindale Village and the work of Roslindale Village Main Street can shape a seller's listing story, with current MLS figures.