Waiting To Buy a Home Could Cost You! Some Highlights If you’re thinking of buying a home but wondering if waiting a few years will save you in the long run, think again. The longer the wait, the more you’ll pay, especially when mortgage rates and home prices rise. Even the slightest change in the mortgage rate can have a big impact on your buying power no matter your price point. Don’t assume waiting will save you money. Let’s connect to set the ball into motion today while mortgage rates are hovering near historic lows. 08/01/2021

If you’re looking to save on housing costs by renting an apartment in one of Boston’s many suburbs, it may be harder than you think.  Some of Boston’s suburbs like Cambridge and Brookline can be just as expensive as some of the City’s premium neighborhoods.  The pandemic has also shifted demand from Boston’s core areas near Downtown towards the suburbs, so prices are on the rise in many of the outer areas in Greater Boston. Still, renters can find affordable apartments in Boston’s suburbs not too far outside of the city if they know where to look.  Here are the Top 5 most affordable neighborhoods to rent an apartment in Boston’s suburbs: Waltham apartmentsAverage Rent: $1,988 Waltham holds down the top spot on our list of most affordable rental markets in Boston’s closest suburbs.  A 1 ... 07/30/2021

The Top 5 Pet-Safe Houseplant Keeping houseplants can enrich our lives and beautify our homes. Unfortunately, many popular houseplants are toxic if ingested by your pets or fellow humans. To keep your furry friends and family safe it’s important to know which plants are safe to keep in your home. Here we’ll go over some of the best choices of pet-safe houseplants. Areca Palm Areca palms are a hardy and widely available plant that are easy to care for. They have long, fan-shaped leaf arrangements sprouting from tall fronds that can grow several feet tall. These are great plants to add to sunny rooms in your home to transport yourself to the tropics. The bonus is that they’re completely safe for pets if eaten. You may still want to keep your cat away however, as areca palms are extremely ... 07/28/2021

With Rents on the Rise – Is Now the Time To Buy? According to recent data from realtor.com, median rental prices have reached their highest point ever recorded in many areas across the country. The report found rents rose by 8.1% from the same time last year. As it notes: “Beyond simply recovering to pre-pandemic levels, rents across the country are surging. Typically, rents fluctuate less than 1% from month to month. In May and June, rents increased by 3.0% and 3.2% from each month to the next.” If you’re a renter concerned about rising prices, now may be the time to consider purchasing a home. Monthly Rents Are Higher Than Monthly Mortgage Payments When you weigh your options of whether to buy a home or continue renting, how much you’ll pay each month is likely top of mind. According ... 08/03/2021