As we all know houses need upkeep, and unless you’re fine paying tons of money to the repair services you’ll have on speed dial, it pays to master a few home maintenance skills yourself! Here are the basic every homeowner should [...]

If you've ever wondered what it means when someone says "oh and it's north facing!", this is for you.

Curb appeal is everything when it comes to selling your home, 71 percent of prospective home buyers say that a home’s curb appeal is an important factor in their buying decision. Here are seven exterior home improvements that can increase resale value and help sell your home even faster:

Rents in the Bean are third only to San Francisco with a median 1 BR rent of $3,460 and New York at $3,200. 

It’s a fast moving seller’s market with buyers contending with fierce competition. Demand is sky high and the number of homes sold keeps rising, even as inventory of homes for sale becomes smaller. What does this mean for you? The more you are looking to spend, the better positioned you are as a buyer!

If you thought you already had a million things to worry about for moving in September, add another bullet to the list.

A country estate of remarkable beauty, Mount Holly offers a fully-renovated 1928 Stone and Shingle Manor House of exemplary workmanship and state-of-the-art amenities. The home is set on over 47 landscaped, private acres in one of Bedford’s premiere estate locales.

According to a new analysis of crime rate, Sudbury is the safest community in the Greater Boston Area. With a murder, robbery, and vehicle theft rate of zero (and a very low assault rate), Sudbury was rated highly in all measures of the study, which analyzed data from the FBI and U.S. census. Below are the specific crime stats for Greater Boston’s 10 safest communities.

Crowdfunding is a concept that’s been coined over the past decade by money-raising schemes for more off beat ventures – travel adventures, headphones for cats, quirky business proposals. Now, it’s made it’s way into real estate.  It allows average people to pool their money together and invest in apartment complexes, office spaces and even commercial shopping centers.

Buying your first home can be both terrifying and wonderful all at once. Be prepared to invest in a financial investment like this by hiring professionals and making smart decisions. If home is where the heart is, allow yourself the time and care in finding the best possible place for you and your family!

Sick of your normal surrounding or thinking about selling your home? Try one of these easy renovations. By thinking smart and considering options that will have the greatest aesthetic impact, you can minimize your spending and maximize your style

It's no secret that the real estate market is heating up. So what can you do to get an edge in today's super competitive market?

With 6.8 million residents, Massachusetts was named the second-safest state by WalletHub. Here's a breakdown of the stats.

If you're thinking of becoming a homeowner, you've likely spent time budgeting for additional expenses - property taxes, lawn care, a big-screen TV to fill up that extra space...you get the idea. But have you factored in protection for your new home?
While you're crunching numbers, remember to include homeowners insurance. A standard policy will cover exterior and interior damage from incidents like vandalism, fire, wind and lightning.