Home Improvement
Small Spaces, Big Style: Garden Trends and Go-To Nurseries this May
Small Spaces, Big Style: Garden Trends and Go-To Nurseries this May
05/21/25
This week is cold and clammy but Memorial Day weekend is right around the corner and Liz and Ellie are working on their gardens! Even if you live in the city and have limited space, there is always room for a stylish planter or two. A sunny balcony, a front stoop, or even a window box—a little green is all it takes.
Buying
Economic Uncertainty Shapes Boston's Spring Market
Economic Uncertainty Shapes Boston's Spring Market
05/20/25
With the spring market now well under way in Greater Boston, buyers, sellers, and we in the real estate industry are reckoning with an ever more complicated residential landscape. National economic uncertainty, along with unease about local industries, is making it more important than ever to make fully informed decisions. With that in mind, we’ve compiled some top-down information to help you on your way.
Real Estate
Will Cambridge’s Zoning Reform Make Housing More Affordable?
Will Cambridge’s Zoning Reform Make Housing More Affordable?
03/28/25
In a historic move, the Cambridge City Council voted on February 10 to do away with single-family zoning, permitting four-story multifamily housing throughout the city. The sweeping change, which seeks to raise housing density and affordability, puts Cambridge in the company of Minneapolis, Oregon, and California, which have taken similar steps. Though the reform is a step in the right direction toward solving the housing crisis, the question remains: Will it really make housing more affordable?
Equity
Women’s History Month: Women in Construction
Women’s History Month: Women in Construction
03/20/25
For decades, construction has been a male-dominated industry. But the times, they are a changin’. More and more women are not only entering the field but leading the way—running businesses, managing major projects, and redefining what leadership in construction looks like. In honor of Women’s History Month, we want to shine a light on some incredible women and women-owned firms in the Boston’ area. After all, when we help you find the perfect fixer-upper, you’ll need some help!
Home Improvement
Pee-Yew: What’s that Smell in your Home?
Pee-Yew: What’s that Smell in your Home?
03/11/25
Have you ever smelled something odd in your home? There are several reasons that could explain a strange scent. Is it time to give Rover a bath? Have you put off that pesky laundry one too many days? While some odors may be obvious, others are a little sneakier. We strongly recommend you never ignore any strange smell you notice as it could be a sign of a bigger problem. Here is a list of 6 scents that should alert your senses to investigate.
Equity
Why aren’t there more Black agents in real estate?
Why aren’t there more Black agents in real estate?
02/14/25
Every year, the Association for the Study of African American Life and History chooses a theme for Black History Month. This year’s theme is African Americans and Labor, “celebrating the vital roles of Black individuals across all facets of labor, from leadership and innovation to activism and artistry” (asalh.org). This got us thinking, again, about something that’s been on our minds for years: why aren’t there more Black agents in real estate?
