Author: Juan Murray
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Boston Residential Tax Exemption: How to Save on Property Taxes
The Boston residential tax exemption saves qualifying owner-occupants up to $4,353.74 in FY2026. Here’s who qualifies and how to apply before April 1.
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Home Appraisal vs Home Inspection: A Boston Buyer’s Guide
Home appraisal vs home inspection: what each costs, who orders it, and what happens if one fails in Boston’s 2026 market. Read the full comparison.
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Boston’s Proposed Transfer Fee: Does It Affect Your Sale?
Boston’s proposed 2% transfer fee would only apply to sale amounts over $2 million and isn’t law yet. Here’s who it could affect in Jamaica Plain, Roslindale, Hyde Park, Dorchester, and Roxbury.
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Buy a Home in Boston Now or Wait for Lower Rates?
62% of Boston buyers are waiting for mortgage rates to drop. Here’s what that wait actually costs in Jamaica Plain and Roslindale right now.
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Should You Buy a Triple-Decker in Dorchester Now?
The Massachusetts rent control ruling, real cap rates, and financing options for buying a triple-decker in Dorchester in 2026, explained plainly.
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What New Development Means for Your JP Home’s Value
New apartments are coming to Forest Hills, Hyde Park Ave, and Hyde Square. Here’s what the surge in Jamaica Plain construction actually means for your home’s value.
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Why Old Wiring Can Stop Your Boston Home Sale Cold
Knob and tube wiring can make your Boston home hard to insure, which can delay or kill your buyer’s financing. Here’s what sellers need to know before listing.
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Selling a Boston Multi-Family With an Unpermitted Unit
Selling a Boston triple-decker or two-family with an unpermitted unit? Here’s how disclosure, financing, and your buyer pool are affected before you list.
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How to Win a Bidding War in Jamaica Plain Without Waiving Your Inspection
Massachusetts banned inspection waivers in October 2025. Here’s how Jamaica Plain buyers can still win a bidding war in 2026 without losing that right.
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Selling Your Boston Rental Property With Tenants in Place
Massachusetts law governs every showing, notice, and security deposit when you sell a tenant-occupied Boston home. Here’s what landlords must know.
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Seller Concession vs. Price Reduction: A Boston Seller’s Guide
Buyers are requesting closing credits on nearly half of all deals. Should you cut your price or offer a concession? Here’s how Boston home sellers should decide.
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Negotiating Repairs After a Home Inspection in Boston
Massachusetts sellers are not required to fix anything found in a buyer’s home inspection. Here’s how to navigate the repair list, offer credits, and protect your deal in Boston.