What Home Search Apps Can’t Give You
The challenge With increasingly efficient, user-friendly real estate apps and websites, most home buyers begin their search online. That’s wise, up to a point. Apps can be a double-edged sword: they give you search control for property listings and even access to public records, but they don’t provide you context to use the information to […] Read More
A Very Rozzie Spring
With a sale pending on our recent Prospect Hill single family listing, a new condo blocks to Roslindale Village on market this week, and a single family near Peters Hill coming soon, we’re spending a lot of time in (and loving) Rozzie right now. Roslindale Village offers an award-winning neighborhood farmers market (starting in June), […] Read More
Prep Your Home for Winter: Three Ways
As winter weather makes its way to us, we can make sure our home is ready for it. A long-time advisor to our clients, home inspector Mark George shares three top priorities for your home at this time of year: Clean and service your heating system to ensure it runs at optimum efficiency. Clean gutters, downspouts and […] Read More
Position Filled: Administrative Coordinator
Thanks for your interest––this position is now filled. _______________________________________________________________________________________ High-performing residential real estate team seeks administrative professional to coordinate transactions, help launch property listings, and provide logistical support to marketing manager and principal. Led by real estate agent Melony Swasey, the Good Boston Living team provides high-integrity, intimate, strategic service to our clients, who are […] Read More
A Seller’s Story: “The Wonderful World of 130”
Home can be a place of grounding and nesting. For the sellers of 130 Anawan Avenue in West Roxbury, it has been a place of family and community. Their kids (ages ten and seven) have loved the home so much, they wrote a story to share the inspiration and comfort of living there. [fusion_separator style_type=”default” […] Read More
When a Vibraphonist Doesn’t Have to Hustle for Space to Play
Boston is a city of arts––particularly music, from New England Conservatory to Berklee College of Music to Symphony Hall, and independent ensembles like Grammy-nominated A Far Cry. I’ve had the privilege of working with numerous musician clients, helping them set up homes where they can also make art, collaborate with others, and stay connected to […] Read More
Sell or Rent Out Your Home?
When a homeowner needs to move, most assume they will be selling their house. When I meet with clients during a seller’s meeting, we explore their priorities and the range of options for their situation. Part of that picture may include renting their home—either temporarily or long term—whether they’re moving nearby or relocating out of […] Read More
Pricing Low to Go High
Sometimes it’s wise to price low in order to go high. When we dropped the listing price from $445K to $425K, the home sold for $475K. Over the past five years, Boston area real estate has been in steep demand, with unprecedented competition among homebuyers and continuous increases in home values. In sought-after locations like […] Read More
Is It a Buyer’s or Seller’s Market? How to Tell
A common question I am asked is about whether it’s a buyer’s or seller’s market. People want to know because they understand that can shift leverage and risk during a real estate transaction. Who has more leverage can vary by season or year—or even by location—but it’s often strongly influenced by larger market factors: interest rates […] Read More