The building in Kenmore Square that includes Boston’s iconic Citgo Sign is for sale! Boston University is selling nine of its buildings in Kenmore Square. Boston University’s President, Robert A. Brown told BU Today, “We want to promote development that makes Kenmore Square an even more vibrant part of the city and gateway to the BU campus. That goal will be the guiding principal as we consider all the options available to us."
Using home value forecasting, Zillow has announced its predictions for the Boston neighborhoods expected to see the most home value growth over the next 12 months. And it's probably not what you would expect.
The Federal Reserve has finally raised its interest rate. The impact on savings accounts won't be huge, at least for now. However, with the December increase, the fed funds rate - which has been circling zero for the last six years - went up a quarter percent. Though this is a baby step, bigger changes could come in 2016 if the Fed continues to raise rates. So here's what millennial savers and borrowers should know and more improtantly, what to do about it.
Mortgage rates have been skimming rock bottom for a while now but they have finally started to rise again. Some homebuyers feel they've missed the window of opportunity. However, this is not the case. Here are a few reasons this year is a perfect time to finally become a homeowner.
16 easy and cost-effective way to give your home a makeover for the new year!
There are several real estate actions that can help lower tax obligations. With the clock steadily counting down to the New Year, making a move on some of these tips will save you money in the coming year.
The cold winter's chill brings with it festive decor and lazy afternoons in front of the fire but it can also mean a higher electrical bill. Here are nine simple ways you can save a little money on heating and keep you nice and toasty this winter.
According to predictions from market researcher MarketsandMarkets the global smart home market will expand to around $58.7 billion 2020! That’s a 17 percent annual growth rate that’s going to create a huge market for state-of-the-art smart homes. So, in preparation for the movement toward more technologically advanced homes, here’s a run down of the three most common smart home features.
Arguably the most spectacular luxury condominiums building in Boston, this stunning skyscraper is located on Boston’s infamous waterfront. Designed by Howard Elkus and completed in 2006, this glass tower features breathtaking views of the ocean and the new Rose Kennedy [...]
Leaders of the Newton Centre based graduate school, Andover Newton Theological School, announced Thursday that the school will cease to exist in its current form. They plan to merge with another school or significantly downsize program offerings. This historic school was the first seminary in American and the nation's oldest graduate [...]
A new home is a huge investment that stands to appreciate significantly if you invest wisely. By avoiding the following five mistakes you can turn your home into a major asset instead of a draining [...]
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Waban was named the third most affluent and well-educated zip code in the nation in a 2013 study by the Washington Post. The study was based on the index of the percent of college graduates and median household income. It is also the most affluent zip code in the state of [...]
The number of homeowners' associations is on the rise nationwide. 59 percent of newly constructed homes in 2014 were part of a homeowner's association, according to the US Census Bureau. That's a 46 percent increase since [...]
When Wes Craven conceived "A Nightmare on Elm Street", the classic 1984 horror flick, he chose to set it on a street that would evoke a kind of "Everywhere", US. Craven's goal in using Elm Street was to imply that horror can happen anywhere - even in seemingly safe residential [...]