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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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September 10, 2026

Washington Street Roslindale Development Pipeline: What Is Approved?

Washington Street Roslindale development pipeline: 181 units approved in July 2026 between Forest Hills and Roslindale Square, plus a 31-unit project in the…
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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…
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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.
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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.
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August 27, 2026

Best Things to Do in Jamaica Plain This Fall

Things to do in Jamaica Plain this fall? From Porchfest to free walking tours and zero-proof cocktails, see what’s happening and plan your weekend.
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August 27, 2026

Jamaica Plain Real Estate Prices by Location: What Changes?

Jamaica Plain real estate prices by location and property type: why JP medians differ, how transit access fits in, and how JP compares with Roslindale, using…
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August 25, 2026

Escalation Clauses in Boston Home Offers: What Buyers Need to Know

Escalation clauses can reveal your max price to sellers and push your price above the appraisal. Here's how Boston buyers can limit the risk.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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August 19, 2026

New MA Withholding Rule for $1M+ Boston Home Sales

Massachusetts requires a Form NRW filing on every home sale of $1M or more. Skip the Transferor's Certification and at least 4% of your gross price gets…