Miro Fitkova's (brooklinemarealestateagents) Blog

Spring is in the air and if you’re in the market for a house, there is no better time to start looking at houses for sale in Boston and planning a visit to an open house or two.  But even in a buyer’s market, it is important to remember to be a considerate and ethical home shopper.  There are ce...

Whether you’re looking around Boston as a possible place to buy your first piece of Boston real estate, or if you’re a long time resident looking for an economical way to spend the day, there are a great many things that can be enjoyed for free.  With many families turning to “staycations” more ...

Many home buyers today consider how green a home is before deciding to purchase.  It is reported by the National Association of Home Builders that approximately 90% of people searching for a new home consider energy efficiency a very important element of a potential purchase.  But, like any othe...

  Due to the large number of excellent universities and colleges in the Boston area, there are expanding numbers of students searching for off campus housing every year.  In a city that is rich in history and full of charm, there are many options available.  From high rise condos to quaint apartm...

Maybe you’re planning a vacation to Boston, or maybe you’re on a house hunting for your own little piece of Boston real estate.  Whatever the reason for your stay, a Brookline Bed and Breakfast can provide a travel experience you won’t soon forget.  The B & Bs of Brookline offer comfort, quality...

As the real estate market picks up and interest rates remain fairly low, bidding wars can often occur for desirable properties.  If you have fallen in love with one of the houses for sale in Boston and are considering an offer, you would be wise to educate yourself on the best way to make your o...

During the last months of 2009, home buyers dove head first into the condominium market, increasing sales by over 20 percent compared to the same time last year. The results, which were tracked by real estate data company Listing Information Network, come as a breath of fresh air for the Boston ...

You're selling your home and it comes time to get that dreaded termite inspection. It's the Wood Destroying Organism (WDO) inspection that homeowners fear can eat away at the price of a home or ruin the entire deal--but it doesn't have to. There are a few signs that may indicate there might be a...

    Recent research from the National Association of Realtors (NAR) outlines the importance of homeownership's relationship with the economy, but of the social benefits it provides. NAR reports, "The economic benefits of the housing market and homeownership are immense and well documented. The ho...

It may be difficult to reach amicable decisions when it comes to neighborly disputes, where relationships can be stretched and boundaries pushed if issues are not handled carefully. When you share a property line with another individual, there will come a time when you will be involved in joint ...