A good visual for Rent Value increases from 1990-2010. This helps put in perspective the, seemingly, never ending increase in rent values. If this map was reflective of 2015 they would need to add a darker shade of red! http://codeforboston.github.io/ungentry/#
Read MoreTo-do’s for Blizzard: -Salt driveway & sidewalks before/during/after snow. -Have a backup shovel. -Flashlight(s). Matches & candles. -Have 3 days of water for drinking, and if prone to power outages, fill tub for toilet flushing. -Intermittently check roof (especially if flat) and remove snow if possible. -Keep alleyways and fire escapes clear if possible. -2-3 […] Read More
Boston Top 5 Condo Sales, 2014: 1 – 776 Boylston St (The Mandarin) $11,950,000 2 – 250 Boylston St (Le Jardin) $9,200,000 3 – 776 Boylston St (The Mandarin) $8,500,000 4 – 6 Newbury St $7,500,000 5 – 304 Commonwealth Ave $7,350,000
Read MoreThinking of investing in stocks this fall? You may want to consider Real Estate instead. A few reasons why: -Rental income can cover most, if not all, carrying costs. -Strong, and consistent, appreciation in/around Boston. -Tax write offs (mortgage interest, depreciation, operating expenses; etc). -You will own a physical asset vs a paper one. -As […] Read More
Mortgage rates are the lowest since October 2013… This helps balance the (still) rising sale prices: Today’s rate = 4.15% / Two months ago = 4.33% / October 2013 = 4.10% / One year ago = 3.90% / Two years ago = 3.53%
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