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Home inspector examining a Boston triple-decker, a key step in things to consider buying a house

July 28, 2026

Things to Consider When Buying a House in Boston

The things to consider in buying a house: budget, inspection, location data, hidden costs, and red flags, explained by a 30-year Boston broker.
The front entrance of a brick Boston condominium building

July 27, 2026

New Condo Lending Rules Could Stall Your Boston Home Sale

Fannie Mae's 2026 condo project and insurance rules can block a buyer's conventional financing. Here's what Boston condo sellers need to check before they list.
Cash spilling from a bag onto a table inside a Boston triple-decker

July 27, 2026

Should You Sell Your Boston Home to a Cash Buyer?

Cash buyers and "we buy houses" companies trade price for speed. Here's how Boston sellers can check the real math before skipping a traditional listing.
Triple-decker homes on a Roxbury, Boston MA street reflect the neighborhood's classic architecture

July 26, 2026

Roxbury, Boston MA: What to Know Before You Buy or Sell

Roxbury Boston MA had a median sale price of $700,500 over the past year, with new housing coming to Nubian Square. Here's what buyers and sellers should know.
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.
For Sale By Owner sign in the front yard of a Jamaica Plain home

July 23, 2026

FSBO Jamaica Plain Stale Listing? Here's Why (and Fixes)

A stale FSBO Jamaica Plain listing usually means overpricing or weak exposure. Get the diagnosis and a data-backed fix for 2026.
Three-sided bay window projects from warm off-white clapboard above a granite foundation and cream hydrangea.

July 23, 2026

What Changed About a Roslindale Saturday This Summer

Roslindale's 2026 Saturday: the Adams Park farmers market, Knoll Street Tavern, Midnight Morning, Brannelly's, La Hacienda's license transfer, and the Delfino…
Tenant occupied triple decker in Roxbury, Boston, viewed from the street during a sale

July 22, 2026

Selling a Tenant Occupied Triple Decker in Roxbury

Selling a tenant occupied triple decker in Roxbury means honoring leases, disclosing tenancy, and pricing for investor buyers. Here's the full process.
Loan estimate papers on a Boston dining table illustrate what a 2/1 buydown means for homebuyers

July 20, 2026

What Does a 2/1 Buydown Mean for Boston Buyers?

A 2/1 buydown lowers your payment as if the rate were 2 points lower in year one and 1 point lower in year two. Here's what that means for Boston buyers in…
Exterior of a Boston triple-decker home showing common issues that fail a home insurance inspection in Massachusetts

July 19, 2026

What Will Fail a Home Insurance Inspection in Massachusetts

What can cause problems in a home insurance inspection? Roof condition, older wiring, oil tanks, and water damage are common questions for Massachusetts homes,…
Front stoop of a Boston triple-decker with property tax mail on the steps

July 18, 2026

Boston Residential Tax Exemption: How to Save on Property Taxes

The Boston residential tax exemption saves qualifying owner-occupants up to $4,353.74 in FY2026. Here's who qualifies and how to apply before April 1.
A home inspector holding a clipboard and pointer looks up at a three-story Boston triple-decker.

July 17, 2026

Home Appraisal vs Home Inspection: A Boston Buyer's Guide

Home appraisal vs home inspection: what each costs, who orders it, and what happens if one fails in Boston's 2026 market. Read the full comparison.