
The Most Important Things You Need to Know About Boston Business Today
- By Jim Lowenstern
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There's so much winning going on in Boston right now, what with fresh development adding?thousands?of?apartments,?condos,?hotel rooms, and?dorms city-wide; passionate debate about the future of neighborhoods; fabulous new architecture,?public art, and parkland; and just a general acknowledgment that all the change afoot seems as manageable as much as it seems inevitable. Some Boston neighborhoods are changing faster and more than others, with five in particular that may be?unrecognizable?a few years out.

Maintenance Checklist for New Homeowners
This simple project can save you heaps of money on your energy bill. If you've noticed chilly spots near windows in your home, you might have an air leak.

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The U.S. housing market continues to rebound with single-family homes inching up 7.2 percent, the highest level since November 2007. In February, builders started production on 1,178,000 homes, a 5.2 percent increase over January and a 30.9 percent increase from February 2015. Single-family home completions also increased, rising 6.1 percent to 736,000 annualized rate, the highest since November 2008.

It’s basically common knowledge these days what a bonus green energy-saing items are. Most people are aiming to maximize their energy efficiency, both to save costs and minimize environmental impact. Adding solar energy to your home will do both.

The typical American home has evolved significantly over the last 50 years. While buyers both now and then prefer the single-family in the ‘burbs, buyers in 2016 are bringing a new list of qualifications to the table – namely they want adaptable, open and efficient spaces.

Choosing the right time to put your home on the market is a big decision. Timing can influence the final sales price significantly. Here is the best window to list your home.
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Its no secret that the Boston real estate market is booming – particularly in the new construction sector. Here are seven projects to keep an eye on!

5 events in Newton going on this weekend that you should definitely check out!

This trick can save you around $100,000 on your mortgage if you plan accordingly. It's definitely something to consider!

Most American homeowners consider remodeling at some point and these days many people on the hunt for more eco-friendly ways to update their home. It's important that we all do our part to support the planet. Here are a few ways you can update your home while also being environmentally conscious and budget friendly.

As you know if you’ve been keeping up with the blog posts, the real estate market swings between a buyers’ or a sellers’ market depending on supply and demand. That’s just basic economics. However, regardless of the market climate, buyer etiquette will always help you get the home you want.

Online crimes are on the rise in the real estate industry. Cyber criminals are stealing from unsuspecting homebuyers via hacking. The National Association of Realtors is urging real estate professionals across the country to implement safety measures to reduce your risk of falling prey to cyber criminals.