The craftsmanship on homes built before the 1960s is superior to what you can find today. However, original heating and cooling, plumbing, and electrical wiring don’t fare so well. Owners of older homes should budget for unplanned repairs or replacement of major equipment. Creating a schedule of preventative maintenance for older homes is [...]

As part of the Greater Boston area that is close to five other upscale neighborhoods, Brookline has much to offer renters. From the Coolidge Corner retail district to the active nightlife, you won’t be at a loss for things to do in this community. Fortunately for you, several luxury Longwood Apartments are currently available to [...]

Although you would love to decorate your living room with retro furniture, you’re not sure that you have room for it in your small Brookline apartment. Fortunately, this style of decorating has more to do with patterns and color than with size. For example, brown and creamy colors combined provide an understated throw-back look. Solid wooden [...]

Preventative home maintenance just makes sense, especially when you consider that an unexpected repair can set you back thousands of dollars. For starters, rain gutters can eliminate many problems associated with excess moisture. However, you need to keep them free of leaves and other debris. You can prevent rotting wood by aiming the [...]

Brookline is an upscale, historic city best known as being the birthplace of President John F. Kennedy. Brookline MA condos don’t disappoint in their luxury, convenience, and number of amenities. If you’re looking to settle down in this community, here are some housing options to [...]

Living in a condo in Boston has many perks. You get the benefits of owning your property without the same responsibilities of home ownership. Several hot Boston condos have recently opened or are scheduled to open soon. It is only a matter of choosing which one best meets your [...]

What is old is new again. At least that is the case with vintage décor and retro furniture for apartments and homes in the Boston area. If you’re old enough to remember growing up in a house where everything was green and orange, don’t panic. Today’s style may lean towards those colors, but not in the same dramatic way. A green vinyl chair [...]

According to an April 2016 Boston housing report issued by Mayor Martin Walsh, the city is on target to meet its goal of creating 53,000 new units of housing by 2030. To that end, the city approved building permits for 565 new housing units during the second quarter of 2016. That brings the total to over 17,000 housing units developed in [...]

You may be considering selling your house on your own because you think it will save you time and money. In reality, going it alone usually ends up costing you more of both. Realtors are experienced at establishing competitive selling prices because they have access to updated sales data, financing terms, and other essential details of homes [...]

With its impressive musical scene, Boston has a lot of culture to offer. Several Boston concerts are coming up in October in several different genres and venues. No matter which type of concert you prefer, you’re sure to find something that is music to your [...]