I saw some cool lofts today in downtown Boston, on Beach Street. The interiors were done quite nicely - the flooring is especially well-done (maple), and the kitchens were done with great maple cabinets, GE Profile appliances, and nice granite counter tops.
However, an issue came up which I think is important to address. It has […]

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All about Lynn.
If you haven’t seen my website, www.lynnlofts.com, you should go there now.
There’s a lot going on in Lynn. If you’re not from Massachusetts, you might not have ever heard of Lynn. It used to be quite a popular city, I think mostly manufacturing and mill work. General Electric was big there, and […]

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While taking the bus home this evening, from the Boston Public Library to the Broadway T-stop, I realized how lucky I am to live in the city. Even though the bus ride took 25 minutes for what was about a two-mile trip, it was still a lot better than the commute so many people put […]

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Buyers who want to move into the City of Boston often hear about the high prices of condos, and assume they can’t afford to buy.  Well, to a certain extent, it’s expensive to buy.  However, if you’re willing to compromise, you may in fact be able to purchase a nice new home.
Here’s the best I […]

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Link: The New York Times: Not Without Dispute, Boston Tries to Mend a Tear
TERRY PRISTIN
Published: March 9, 2005

BOSTON — The Massachusetts Turnpike extends two and a half miles into this city, creating ugly, windswept canyons that force pedestrians to cross bridges with chain-link barriers as they travel between well-preserved historic neighborhoods.
For years, state and […]

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Link: Romney proposes elder tax relief
BOSTON — Gov. Mitt Romney proposed a tax relief package for elders on Wednesday that expands property tax deferrals to help seniors stay in their homes.
"Our seniors should be able to live their remaining years in the comforting surroundings of their homes and communities," Romney said in a statement.

The proposal […]

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Link: REALTOR Magazine - Daily News.
Elderly Homeowners Losing Property Tax Breaks
(March 30, 2005) –   New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Iowa, Texas, and Colorado are among the states that have eliminated property-tax breaks for elderly homeowners, insisting that the breaks unfairly place the tax burden on young families and other cash-strapped groups.
A steady decline in state tax […]

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Link: BRA approves $110M East Boston condo, waterfront revitalization project
“Developers overcame their last major hurdle to building a $110 million condominium and rental apartment project on the East Boston waterfront Thursday.
The Boston Redevelopment Authority board unanimously approved the project, which includes several public improvements to the waterfront. The developer is leasing the land from the […]

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