Boston Foundation Provides Grant to End Chronic Homelessness in the City Many Boston real estate experts and analysts believe that in order for the entire real estate market, indeed the economy generally, to improve it is important for all sectors of society to have access to appropriate housing. Boston real estate market stability will be [...]
Boston Consumer Confidence and the Economy and the Boston Real Estate Market Confidence. In the final analysis, citizen or consumer confidence in the economy, including in the Boston real estate market, is the most significant element that needs to be in place in order for their to be a true economic rebound and a lasting [...]
Some Boston real estate experts (together with other analysts from across the United States) have found themselves discussing whether or not more completely resolving the foreclosure “crisis” in the country is proving to be an elusive task. It is true that a number of different tactics are now being employed both in the Boston real [...]
An Overview of the Massachusetts Foreclosure Rate – Boston Real Estate Although there have been some positive signs pertaining to improvement in the Massachusetts and Boston real estate markets, the rate of foreclosure filings in the state did increase more than 15 percent between January and June of this year. Foreclosure filings in Massachusetts now [...]
U.S. Mortgage Applications Experience Increase During Past Week – Boston Real Estate Market Although concerns over the state of national economy abound, and unemployment rates continue to inch upward, the number of mortgage applications made across the country over the course of the past week experienced a nearly 3 percent increase. Similar trends appear to [...]
The Importance of a Reliable Boston Home Inspection before you buy Boston Condos, Boston Apartments, or Boston Houses Whether you are just starting the home-buying search, or you are ready to sign on the dotted line, you should keep in mind the importance of a qualified Boston Home Inspection. A licensed Inspector can assure you [...]
With several free Web sites that allow you one free credit report per year, you have no excuse not to get into the habit of an annual check. Reviewing your report once a year is the simple way to prevent unfortunate credit consequences down the road. What is a credit report vs. a credit score? [...]
The US Green Building Council has instituted changes to the Leadership in Energy and Efficiency Design (LEED) accreditation process that both raise the standards for efficiency and sustainability and make LEED accreditation a simpler process for builders and designers. The changes, the first made since 2006, streamline the credit structure of the five different LEED [...]
Burger King and McDonald’s may soon be taken out of the mix of Fenway-area food options. Owners are considering replacing the fast-food eateries, which seem almost as quintessentially connected to baseball as hot dogs and beer, with something distinctly more upscale. The property owner of the Burger King site is contemplating the development of a [...]