📢 What the Massachusetts Broker Fee Ban Means for Renters, Landlords, and Real Estate Pros As of August 1, 2025, Massachusetts renters will no longer be required to pay a broker fee, thanks to a new law championed by Governor Maura Healey. This move aligns the state with New York City’s rental policies, but while it may sound like a win for tenants, the reality is more nuanced for renters, Continue Reading
Archives for July 2025
Why Pet-Friendly Rentals Fill Faster—and Show Better
🐾 Why Pet-Friendly Rentals Fill Faster—and Show Better If you’re a landlord struggling to fill a vacancy or looking to make your investment property stand out, here's one strategy that may surprise you: allow pets. According to a recent Zillow analysis, pet-friendly rental units in Greater Boston lease nine days faster than those that don’t allow pets. Nationally, pet-friendly units fill eight Continue Reading
The Hidden Value of Brokers in Boston’s Rental Market
On August 1, 2025, Massachusetts will implement a significant change to rental law: landlords—not tenants—will be required to pay the broker fee when hiring a real estate agent to rent their property. There are some points in the change that have not yet been clarified. The biggest one is that the way things are stated conflicts with our MA license law, and the new change is very vague. Continue Reading
How Interest Rates Impact Home Sales
How Interest Rates Impact Your Home Sale Selling a home is about strategy, timing, and market awareness. Interest rates are among the most influential factors in the real estate market. These rates directly impact buyer affordability, affecting how quickly and profitably you can sell your home. Understanding the relationship between interest rates and home sales can help you make informed Continue Reading
Mid Year Luxury Report
2025 Mid-Year Luxury Outlook: Why Luxury Real Estate Still Shines Luxury real estate remains a surprising haven for high-net-worth individuals, even as global markets face volatility. According to the new 2025 Mid-Year Luxury Outlook report by Sotheby’s International Realty, luxury homes—especially those priced above $10 million—continue to outperform other real estate segments and offer Continue Reading
