A growing and dynamic city like Boston needs ample housing construction to keep up with the constant stream of new residents. And while the demand for housing in the Boston area has been sky high, developers have to get

Imagine a world in which your next-door neighbor not only is your best friend but de facto babysitter, your go-to source for borrowing eggs or cups of sugar and dinner companion when you’re home alone. Seems like a fantasy

Social media is a great tool for professionals: it’s not just for your Uncle Don to share his quiz results or your college roommate to post pictures of her fancy dinners. Top producers use these tools to engage with

To real estate agents, “top producer” can mean a certain level of success, a yearly award added to the trophy shelf and a means to a more exclusive clientele. To some consumers, the phrase can indicate the level of

2017 was full of innovation that altered the real estate industry — from apps that boost agent safety to an even greater reliance on websites with online listings and tours — but 2018 is poised to bring about even

Every new year brings with it changes to housing markets, consumer preferences and how real estate professionals conduct business, and 2018 is no exception. It’s a year that will see sweeping federal changes take hold, as well as a

We know you’ve all been waiting with bated breath, and now it’s finally here: Who’s Who Boston 2017! Click here to read more about the best of Boston real estate and what makes these agents, brokers and lenders stand

The pace of new technology coming onto the market is dizzying and almost impossible to keep up with, especially when it comes to real estate.  Many agents are constantly wondering if there is some new app or site they

Here is a list of fresh apps in 2015, all of which benefit agents’ business in intriguing ways. MileIQ: Car and truck expenses are the most claimed tax deduction for small businesses, and few professionals spend more time behind

Marilyn Messenger, a broker with Andrew Mitchell and Company, knows her market in Sudbury and other suburbs. She sees the homes that are available there, she goes inside them and she can pretty much pin down what will sell

One of the greatest challenges facing real estate agents is the choice of working as a solo operator or joining with one or more agents to form a team. The question can lead to agonizing over the pros and

How online reviews can enhance your business, and what you need to do to get them. In the digital age, almost everyone scours online reviews before they make any kind of purchase. People won’t rent a hotel room or

The Internet has ushered in many changes to the U.S. economy, and one of the most pronounced has been the customer review. Though Consumer Reports, Consumer Digest and other publications have offered reviews of products and services for decades,

The Internet has become such a prominent cog in our world that no industry is quarantined from its relevance. Doctors, lawyers, restaurateurs, everyone and anyone is online, whether they want to be or not (and for business owners, they