General real estate stories
One way to make money in real estate? Move every two years. Basically, buy a home that needs some cosmetic improvements, buy at a discount, fix it up, and sell. Certainly, it can be riskier than other investments, but I can understand the logic. If you’re a...General real estate stories
Are you selling your condo? If you are, consider using as your agent someone who lives in the building. That’s what this real estate agent advises: I’m often asked by clients whether or not they should consider hiring an agent that is also resident of...General real estate stories
The Massachusetts economy, boosted by demand for technology products, expanded in the third quarter at twice the rate of the US, the University of Massachusetts reported. The state’s economy grew at an estimated 3.4 percent annual rate in the three-month period...General real estate stories
CNN/Money is out with a new study that says Boston is one of five cities considered “bubble-proof”. Haha. We’ll see. Income trends and development restrictions have made each of these top cities safe bets for investors. Why Boston? Boston: Average...General real estate stories
The Tenderloin, in downtown San Francisco, is not very nice, at least how I remember it. There’s “character” if by the character you mean skid row as you see in the movies. It’s like in “Escape from New York”, except without Kurt...General real estate stories
You hear everywhere that sales volume has dropped, over the past year. You also hear, however, that sellers are being stubborn, and won’t lower their prices. So, you think, there doesn’t seem to be any way you can get that condo you want, at the price you...