The Precedent of NYC’s Broker Fee Commission Structure: Lessons for Boston
The recent debates and court rulings around who should bear the burden of broker fees in New York City have...
The Value of Boston Real Estate Agents: The Work Behind the Commission
Boston's real estate market is bustling and dynamic, with properties constantly changing hands. But behind every closed deal, there’s a...
Potential Impact of Proposed Bill H.4474 on Boston’s Apartment Rental Market
In Massachusetts, a newly introduced legislative proposal, House Bill No. H.4474, titled "An Act Relative to Consumer Rights of Renters,"...
Is Boston Real Estate a Good Investment?
Is Boston real estate still a good investment today in the face of runaway inflation, ridiculous energy prices and high...
Boston Pads Responds to Ballot Question Derailment and Upcoming Hearing
Despite repeated efforts, the rent control initiative is unlikely to appear on the 2024 ballot. Advocates, having gathered only 10,000...
Boston Pads Responds to Certification of Massachusetts Rent Control Ballot Initiative
We are dismayed by the Attorney General's decision to certify the rent control ballot initiative, and stand in direct opposition...
Boston Real Estate: How We Can Create More Affordable Housing
Boston, one of America's oldest and most renowned cities, has always been an attractive location for living, working, and investing....
The Potential Benefits of Utilizing a DST (Delaware Statutory Trust) as Your 1031 Exchange Vehicle
As you probably already know, real estate investors can use the effective tax-deferral strategy known as a 1031 exchange by...
2023 Cambridge Apartment Rental Market Report
The apartment rental market in Cambridge MA is currently experiencing a historic shortage in apartment supply. After experiencing record low...
Rent Control in Boston: What You Need to Know
You may have heard rent control mentioned more often in the current political discourse. As runaway inflation took hold through...