An excellent mortgage lender doesn’t just quote rates. They’re transparent about all costs. They take the time to give you a clear, detailed picture so you can make confident decisions that align with your financial goals. Here’s a guide to finding a cornerstone of your purchasing journey.

Quick math comparing the monthly costs of treating sewage in a septic vs sewer vs tight tank.

2024’s Best Public High School rankings are in and we’ve got 3 schools that are new to the list: Concord, Cohasset and Sharon. And while the message is the same - the best MA schools are still in the suburbs - Brookline High School that is a 3 mins’ walk to the Green Line made the list this year.

An 1800s historical structure on 8.5ac of land in Littleton; an owner looking to sell in hopes that the land could be subdivided; a process that took me 3 historical commission hearings and 2 years from start to finish. Here’s how I did it.

Asbestos is a toxic and carcinogenic material that was popular for its fire retarding qualities and used in homes through the 80s. Today, remnants of this material is still sighted in older homes in MA, commonly in the form of tiles (I took the above photo), ceiling texture and siding. This article delves into its dangers, how to spot asbestos in homes and resources for its testing and removal.

Boston transplants, get ready to get furniture- Boston rentals are rarely furnished. But fret not; America thrives on consumerism so there are plenty of avenues for shopping! If you get creative, you could even pay nothing! Here are 15 places to get furniture without breaking your bank.

A geographically-accurate representation of Boston's MBTA transit routes with insights to parking facilities within 5 mins’ walking distance to a station.

How does title insurance work? What’s the difference between “insurable”, “clean” and “marketable” title? What are examples of title issues? What happens when title defect is found? And the golden question… is title insurance worth it? Read on for an expert attorney’s take on the above.

Much has been said about the benefits presented by making a switch from oil to electrical heating, but little concrete data has been shown. This post has been 2 years in the making; an effort to quantify this worth using Y-o-Y comparisons of my own utility bills.

2023’s Best Public High School rankings are in and we’ve got 4 schools that broke into the Top 20 ranks this year; yet the geographical distribution remains relatively unchanged. The best MA schools are still in the suburbs. The best MA schools are not within reasonable walking/running/biking distance to Cambridge, Downtown Boston or the Seaport.

A juxtaposition of 2 videos; a quick interview with Sid Gehlot, Founder and Principal of Treetop Group, on his successful growth in the past 3.5 years.

Resources for looking up school rankings, a pinned Google Maps of top 20 public high schools, an MBTA map to show commute options to neighborhoods, an interactive chart showing past 3 years’ rankings, AND a dash of personal experience and humor. Go!

Are you a buyer whose loan got denied because you’ve recently moved from a W2 to 1099 tax filing? Or just moved to the US and thus lack established credit for a loan? Otherwise looking to get a loan and buy a house, but main source of income is abroad? Fret not, for here’s an article for all your out-of-the-box financing needs.

A 2021 update of Public High Schools in Greater Boston that I watch, rankings courtesy of Boston Magazine! Do you believe in the correlation of school rankings and home prices? Coz spoiler alert, home prices in Littleton have had a MASSIVE 42% increase!

First guest post of this blog! Read on to learn how to identify house foundations, understand the implication of cracks and solutions to repair them. Next,, head to your basement and check your knowledge against what you find!

The Village at Bedford Woods is the coolest real estate project that I've worked on (so far!). Read on to find out the story behind this unique development and what it took to get this far. Lastly, don’t forget to check out www.villageatbedfordwoods.com for actual listings and project info!

Schools, schools, schools! Which are the best schools in Boston? As one living in a town that is - and is surrounded by - top public high schools, these are the 10 that are on my radar. Complete with a dynamic graphical chart!

Beyond the sum of money agreed to for the sale of property, there are other costs involved. These “other costs” are closing costs- a summation of expenses incurred by the Buyer and the Seller throughout the housing transaction and for the necessary completion of it. Here’s a detailed look at an ALTA with a clear breakdown of itemized costs.

The aftermath of a flood determination. How to apply for flood determination removal with FEMA, what documents to submit and how long did the process take? This is Part 2 of “What to do when your property is suddenly in a flood zone”.

The owners of the property had no need for flood insurance. Our offer to purchase was accepted; loan application’s started, then BAM! - flood checks reveal that the property is in a flood zone. Now what? The process of seeking answers was a nightmare that my poor buyer and I went through. Here’s sharing our experiences so that you don’t have to.