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Like many municipal regulations, zoning is a somewhat confusing and generally pretty boring set of codes that, unbeknownst to most residents, directly impacts the very structures of our lives. Yeah, zoning is that important. It’s why you don’t have a fast-food restaurant for a next-door neighbor, why you can’t open a small petting zoo in … Read More “How To Understand Zoning Codes” »
Pork chops with braised cran-apple cabbage Serves 4 4 pork chops, bone-in Fresh parsley, for garnish Mashed potatoes, for serving Pork Seasoning 1 tablespoon oil ¼ teaspoon dry mustard 2 teaspoons lemon juice ¼ teaspoon salt ⅛ teaspoon pepper ¼ teaspoon garlic powder Braised Cabbage 1 ounce red wine 12 ounces shredded cabbage 2 fuji … Read More “Hearty Winter Fare” »
Homeowners and eager buyers have embraced low mortgage rates, as is evident in strong refinance and purchase activity in the past year’s hyper-competitive housing market. One unexpected impact from the pandemic was the way it pushed down mortgage rates at the beginning of 2020. The average rate on a 30-year mortgage fell to a record … Read More “Experts Predict Where Mortgage Rates Are Heading Next” »
You’re finally ready to take the plunge and put in an offer on your dream house. You found something that is perfect for you and your family’s needs and you’re willing to pay the asking price. It’s a sure thing, right? Not so fast. A seller’s market means that there are more buyers than there are … Read More “10 Ways To Get Your Offer Accepted In A Seller’s Market” »
When beginning the process of looking for homes to buy, many prospective homeowners may falsely assume they can manage the home buying process on their own. What they may not realize early on in the home buying process is the amount of time, effort, and energy that goes into negotiating a great offer, managing the … Read More “What Do Realtors Do for Buyers?” »
Today’s hot housing market is one of the peculiar outcrops of the pandemic. Housing supply was already low before Covid-19, but it was further hampered as lockdowns took place and people began looking for new homes, driven by a host of reasons—from the desire to leave populated cities to better home offices or just fear … Read More “Will The Housing Market Cool Off By Fall? Here’s What Experts Predict” »
By Nellie Lazar Wikipedia describes meditation as “a practice where an individual uses a technique such as mindfulness or focusing the mind on a particular object, thought, or activity to train attention and awareness, and achieve a mentally clear and emotionally calm and stable state.” It is elusive to define, but meditation is a common … Read More “Meditation 101” »
Buying a home is the biggest purchase most people will ever make. It can be the most nerve-wracking, too, because getting a mortgage and closing the loan can be a long, complicated process. A mortgage broker can take the stress out of the mortgage process. From finding the best interest rate and lowest fees to completing the … Read More “How a mortgage broker can save you time and money” »
Dive into History. There’s no better place to start exploring Boston’s history nor beauty than at its park, the Boston Common (the Commons). From this location, visitors reap views of the Massachusetts State House’s shining golden dome as well as surrounding neighborhoods of Beacon Hill and Back Bay. From the Commons starts the Freedom Trail: … Read More “History, Culture & Cuisine” »
Here’s what’s happening in the real estate market in August 2021. 1. Federal protections are expiring The day many investors and landlords have longed for is finally here: As of August 1, the CDC’s ban on evictions expires, and landlords will soon be able to start evicting nonpaying tenants. To be clear, there are still rental assistance programs and … Read More “2021 Real Estate Trends: What Investors Need to Know” »
