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August 15, 2026

Buried Oil Tank Found During Your Boston Home Sale? Here's What It Means

An old underground oil tank can stall a Boston home sale. Here's what Massachusetts sellers need to know about cost, liability, and timing.

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August 13, 2026

Roslindale Zoning Changes in 2026 for Renovation and ADUs

Roslindale zoning changes for ADU and renovation plans in 2026? See what Boston's draft could mean for permits, timelines, and property potential.

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August 13, 2026

JP Open Streets 2026 and the Centre Street Summer Fest

JP Open Streets 2026 ran a shorter Centre Street route, and a JP Summer Fest was listed for the same day. See what changed along the corridor.

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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…

August 10, 2026

Selling in a Down Market: Greater Boston Strategy

Learn how to adjust your strategy for selling in a slower Greater Boston market. Discover tips on pricing, preparation, and terms to avoid stale listings

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August 9, 2026

Earnest Money in Massachusetts: What Happens If a Sale Falls Through

In Massachusetts, earnest money isn't always refundable if a buyer walks away. Here's when a seller keeps the deposit, and when they have to return it.

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August 6, 2026

Hyde Park Boston: What Readville Transit Development Means

Hyde Park, Boston: Readville transit-oriented development could reshape local values. Explore the housing pipeline and rail plans before your next move.

A Greater Boston home with a for-sale sign

August 5, 2026

Realtor Commissions in Greater Boston After NAR Settlement

How the NAR settlement and MLS PIN's own rule changes affect commissions in Greater Boston, and the choices sellers now have about buyer-broker compensation.

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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.

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August 1, 2026

Is Staging Worth It in Jamaica Plain & Greater Boston?

When staging is worth it in Jamaica Plain, Roslindale, and Dorchester: full-service vs. light-touch vs. virtual staging, what the data does and doesn't show,…

Person weighing rent or buy a house 2026 decision while viewing Boston triple-deckers through a window

July 30, 2026

Rent or Buy a House? The Real Math for Boston

Should I rent or buy a house in 2026? A Boston framework built on your timeline, full monthly cost, and upfront cash, with a worked example.

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July 29, 2026

Do You Need a Real Estate Agent? The Honest Answer

No, you're not legally required to use a real estate agent. Here's when going without one works in Boston, and when representation tends to help.