When searching for apartments to rent online, be sure to be careful of potential scams - we've seen an increase in those specifically targeted at Boston renters.  Often on Facebook Marketplace or some other social media website, someone pretending to be the landlord, or an agent or a property manager will post pictures of an amazing-looking home at a great price in a desirable neighborhood - they'll ask for money up front and promise to give you the keys so you can move in right away, and then disappear completely.  

Another common pitfall is the bail-and-switch: a certain apartment will be advertised that isn't actually available or possibly not even real, with the intent of steering a potential tenant towards something else.  These scams make the…

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Today’s homeowners are sitting on significant equity, even as home price appreciation has eased recently. If you’re a homeowner, your net worth got a boost over the past few years thanks to rising home prices. Here’s what it means for you, even as the market moderates.

How Equity Has Grown in Recent Years 

Because of the imbalance between how many homes were for sale and the number of homebuyers in the market over the past few years, home prices appreciated substantially.

And while price appreciation has slowed this year, that doesn’t mean you’ve lost all the equity in your home. In fact, the latest Homeowner Equity Insights report from CoreLogic finds the average homeowner’s equity has grown by $34,300 over the past year alone.

And if…

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You may have seen reports in the news recently saying it’s better to rent right now than it is to own your home. But before you let that impact your decisions, you should understand what these claims are based on.

A lot of the time, these reports are assuming things that aren’t realistic for the average household. For example, the methodology behind one of those reports says that renting is the smarter financial option because of the opportunity to invest money elsewhere. It assumes renters take the money they’d spend on costs tied to buying a home and put it in an investment portfolio.

But here’s the thing – most people who rent aren’t making those investments. Ken Johnson, Co-Author of the BH&J National Price-to-Rent Index, explains:

“One of…

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437 D Street, #2D

2 bedrooms | 2 bathrooms | 1,178 sq ft | Deeded Parking

Listed at: $1,175,000

Welcome to the iconic Seaport Lofts! This 1,178 sq ft newly renovated 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom home offers an abundance of natural light from its 7 oversized windows & 11 ft ceilings. The King-sized master bedroom has a walk-in closet & spa-like en-suite bath with large glass enclosed shower. The large open kitchen has custom built high-gloss white cabinets, white quartz counters & backsplash, Thermador / GE Cafe stainless steel appliances, large kitchen island & wine fridge with additional built-ins. Other features include: expansive living room, a king-sized guest bedroom w/ large closet, 1 tandem garage parking space, washer & dryer,…

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A proposal was filed for a new lab building project in Fort Point on the parking lot of the site of the former Gillette headquarters.  New York-based developer Tishman Speyer bought the property in 2021 and filed a letter of intent on Monday with the Boston Planning & Development Agency (BPDA) to turn the site into a 455,000 sq ft mixed-use project including lab, office and retail space.   Read more about it at the Boston Business Journal.

Fort Point has always been known as a home for artists, and in recent years it's become a hub of innovation in tech, life sciences, and more.  It is a vital part of the Seaport's history and what makes its identity so unique today.  

Click here to check out all available Fort Point and Seaport homes, including…

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Boutique style luxury residence in Bulfinch Triangle. 2 bed / 2 bath condo with garage parking! Soaring 12' Livingroom ceilings, 9' windows with electric Hunter Douglass blinds. The exposed brick on the exterior walls has a loft-style aesthetic reminiscent of Boston’s history while sophisticated finishes and great building amenities provide a modern lifestyle. Other features include: Gleaming lacquer kitchen, SS Bosch appliances & quartz countertops with 10' ceilings. Oversized custom walk-in primary closet with en-suite bath and additional closet space throughout. Wood floors, central air including in-unit laundry too. The Forecaster is a 24/7 concierge residence with fitness center, elevator & conference room. Ideally located at the edge of…

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Brookline To Debate New Zoning Regulations


A new law has been proposed requiring an MBTA community to have at least one zoning district of reasonable size in which multi-family housing is permitted and requiring a minimum gross density of 15 units per acre, located no further than 0.5 miles from an MBTA stop, and no restrictions based on age, having to be suitable for families with children.  Its introduction has shaken the communities along the MBTA lines, especially Brookline, where many believe there has already been too much development.

As the Brookline community debates the new zoning proposal, every community that the MBTA runs through will be closely following these developments - especially those who would be affected by the next wave…

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