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Five Things You Need to Know Today

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Good morning, Boston, and Happy Wednesday. Here are the five most important things you need to know to help start your busy business day. Find out why one transgender lawyer is joining with Charlie Baker on women's issues.  Also, Amazon finally offers same-day delivery to Roxbury and more!

 

 

Five Things You Need to Know Today

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Good morning, Boston, and Happy Wednesday. Here are the five most important things you need to know to help start your busy business day. Find out why one transgender lawyer is joining with Charlie Baker on women's issues.  Also, Amazon finally offers same-day delivery to Roxbury and more!

 

 

Important Things To See In Beacon Hill

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Beacon Hill is a prominent attraction for tourists visiting Boston. The Greek Revival architecture, Cobblestone Streets, Boston Commons and the Public Garden are all located within a walking distance and nobody wants to miss out on these attractions. But a complete tour of the Beacon Hill area could easily take up a whole day.

To avoid that, here’s a guide of all the major destinations you need to see and this is totally doable in two hours.

$22 Million Project for Roxbury Headquarters Proposed By Suffolk Construction

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Suffolk Construction (the biggest general contracting firm in Massachusetts) is preparing for a $22 million expansion of its headquarters in Roxbury to accommodate its projected growth by 10% in headcount.

A 38,000 sq. ft. expansion is proposed at 79 Allerton St, a location adjacent to the companies current headquarters.

Six Great Propositions for Boston's Winthrop Square

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Here are some proposals from 6 developers who are competing to redevelop the Winthrop Sq. area(a humungous garage in the Financial District).

Proposal No. 1: Accordia Partners: Proposed a 725-ft, 57-story tower spreading over 768,600 ft. The tower would incorporate 188 apartment units, a hotel with 280 rooms, a black box theatre with 175 seats, an observatory deck on the 56th floor, a restaurant on the 57th floor with stunning views of Boston, 5,300 sq. ft. of street level dining space and 2,638 sq. ft. of retail space with a underground parking structure. The proposed development would include 34,000 sq. ft. of community and civic space.

 

12 "Extras" That Add Value to Your Home

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The first projects you think will ad value to your home are usually kitchen and bathroom remodels. Sometimes you just don?t have the time or money to do a complete overhaul, especially if you are planning on selling in the near future. If you don?t have a modern kitchen or master bathroom, don?t fret! Your home might already have some features than can increase your home?s price tag.

Boston Needs These Transportation Projects to be Completed Soon

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The people of Boston are genuinely grateful for the recent reopening of an amazingly renovated Government Center T station in the heart of downtown Boston. Well, it finally happened!

But what about the other transportation projects that have been in the planning stage for a prolonged period of time? There are 5 of those that the area could urgently utilize.

10% Rise in Employment for Construction Workers in Greater Boston

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Based on a recent report by the Associated General Contractors of America, there has been a double digit gain in employment in the Greater Boston Area in the construction industry. 61,400 workers were employed in February by Greater Boston. This is a 10% increase from 55,600 last year.

Open House Alert: Exquisite New Construction in Highly Sought After Newton Location

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This exquisite new construction is now ready for occupancy! Located in one of the most sought after neighborhoods this custom built “Smart Home” residence comes from an admired construction team that brings Back Bay/Beacon Hil quality to Newton. 

 

The Millennial Homebuyer Affordability Crisis

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As millenials flock to major cities for professional opportunities, it seems their chances of being able to buy a home are slimmer than they realize. While nearly 80 percent of millennial homebuyers say they plan on purchasing a home someday, more than 40 percent have not started saving for a down payment.

 

The 6 Most Important Features To Look For When Buying A Home

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Don't know where to start when it comes to looking at a home? Don't worry - here are the 6 most important features you shold be looing for in every home.

This Is Why You Should Live Near a Bike Path

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Bicycle friendly amenities are leading to a rise in property values across the world marshaled by developments in urban centers and suburban outposts that accommodate “active” transportation.  On a national scale, the values of homes in areas with "above-average” access to transportation are higher than those of comparable properties by up to $34,000.

 

Sales Seesaw: Vacation Homes Decrease, Investment Purchases Leap

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According to the National Association of REALTORS, in 2015, investment purchases saw an increase for the first time in five years. Meanwhile, vacation home sales cooled off but still remained at the second highest amount in nearly a decade.

Reflecting the strong price growth seen throughout the U.S., the median sales price of both vacation and investment homes surged in 2015.

 

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