Local officials unanimously approved an extension to the MBTA Green Line, although big questions remain for the project’s future, according to the Boston Herald. Both state transit officials and MBTA personnel voted for the plan, but the extension still needs Federal

We know, we know – private mortgage insurance (PMI for short) is one of the more profoundly unsexy topics in real estate, and offers little of the glitz and glamor of staging, showing and negotiating. But it is a

Every year, REAL Trends, a leading source for industry analysis and information, publishes its 500 lists, which rank the country’s top residential brokerages by transaction sides and total sales volume. This year both Massachusetts and Boston were represented. It

In a historical and cultural hub like Boston, there is a vast array of institutions and activities promoting the arts, all of which entice many prospective homebuyers. Here are five of the area’s most notable cultural spots: 1. The Peabody

As we discussed in a recent article, making the decision to fire a client is a nuanced process. That is doubly true when you move to execute that decision. Doing the actual firing may seem like the simpler part of the

The National Association of Realtors is no stranger to advertising and unorthodox marketing methods, but the trade group took things one step further last week with perhaps America’s most famous Realtor – Phil Dunphy of ABC’s “Modern Family.” In

The prevalence of women in the workforce has grown tremendously over the past few decades, and as a result, working moms have gained buying power in the real estate market. However, as a recent study from WalletHub pointed out,

In case you missed it: notable news this week included changes to Boston’s BYOB laws, as well as move by the mayor’s office to cover some students’ college tuition costs. Stay informed about the latest in real estate news

Luxury housing markets across the U.S. have seen declines in 2016, but according to a new analysis from Redfin, few markets have slowed more than Boston. Through Q1 2016, the average sale price for luxury homes in Boston was $3.19 million,

Earlier this week, we reported on NeighborhoodScout’s new list of the top 100 safest cities in the U.S. In part two of this two-part series on crime, we’ll be counting down the top 100 “most dangerous” cities in America. The

If your clients are looking for a reasonably priced home next to an MBTA stop, then you’d best avoid the Arlington Green Line station. According to an Estately analysis, the median sales price for properties within a half-mile radius

In June of last year, the U.S. Supreme Court saved the Fair Housing Act from being gutted, ruling that intention was a non-factor in disparate impact cases. Late last month, a Washington, D.C. district court handed a knife to

From stagnant wages to competition from cash buyers, first-time homebuyers face many challenges in today’s housing market, but perhaps none is greater than the inventory shortage – a fact that is especially true here in Boston. According to a

One of the most important steps in the agent-client relationship comes at the very end of the transaction – the final token of appreciation. By going above the call of duty and truly showing how much you appreciate your client’s business,

This year is shaping up to be a very positive one for residential construction in Greater Boston, according to the latest numbers from Dodge Data & Analytics. In March, residential construction spending in Greater Boston totaled $612 million, a whopping 82

Newton is the third-best place in the country to raise a family, according to a new ranking from Livability. In its report, Livability emphasized many of Newton’s notable qualities, and below are the three you (and your clients) should