Among all the difficult decisions that come with looking for a new place to live, deciding whether to buy a home or rent an apartment can be one of the hardest. It’s a decision that can have long term implications on your financial well-being, and in a competitive and expensive…

The vacancy rate for apartments in downtown Boston has been on a roller coaster ride since the pandemic began. No other neighborhood in Boston endured more supply troubles than downtown. When Boston’s vacancy rate swelled above 7% in September of 2020, it skyrocketed to 25% downtown, leaving landlords scrambling to…

South Boston is one of the city’s most active housing markets for real estate sales. According to MLS, out of the 28 neighborhoods in Boston, Southie recorded the most real estate sales over the past 365 days. There were 929 residential real estate transactions in South Boston over the past…

Few other metros see the apartment turnover that Boston does. With such a huge student population, you could imagine there are plenty of battles with landlords when it comes time to move out of that college pad. Follow these steps to make sure you get your deposit back. — You probably don’t want to clean your old Boston apartment before you leave for good and move somewhere else. However, it’s an important task that must be done. Otherwise, you are not going to get your full security deposit back. In many cases, you won’t receive any of it unless…

After a wild year, the Boston apartment rental market is nearing it’s pre-pandemic levels. The vacancy rate in Boston is down to 1.48% from over 9% in September. Now it’s a matter of time before prices begin to climb again. — Did you know that Real Time Vacancy Rates (RTVR) for Boston apartments are almost back to pre-pandemic levels? This is good news for property owners. For some time, Covid-19 disrupted the supply and demand balance in the city. Historically speaking, there have always been more future tenants looking to rent…

Purchasing a multi-family home in Boston is a great way to invest in the upward trajectory of the Boston real estate market. Check out our guide on avoiding some of the pitfalls of multi-family investing in Boston. — Did you know that purchasing a multi- family home in Boston is an important step for real estate investors? This holds true whether you’re a first-time home buyer or a seasoned real estate investor that specializes in single family homes. A multi- family home in Boston provides you with the…

If you’re moving to Boston and looking to rent an apartment, you’ll want a local perspective on what to look for. Check out these 8 apartment features that matter most in Boston from the leaders in Boston apartment renting! — Living in Boston is an exhilarating experience that most people would envy. If you’re fortunate enough to be in the market for a Boston apartment rental, you’ll want certain interior amenities. However, there are also local features to be aware of when searching for apartments in Boston. Here are eight…

Renting a Boston apartment is a difficult due to the high demand and high turnover of apartments in the city. Here are 5 things to know before you start you apartment hunt! — Are you tired of paying rent every month? Does your landlord increase rent dues at will regardless of your earning ability? Most people get tired of the monthly routine before realizing they cannot grow financially as long as they continue paying rent. Boston apartments have become just as high in…

The decision to rent and an apartment vs. buying a house is a tough one in a competitive real estate market like Boston. Here are 5 reasons why many prefer to rent over buying in Beantown. — Buying a home has always been the American dream. That is as true in Boston as it is elsewhere. However, the demand for housing is rapidly growing while the supply of homes for sale in Boston is low as its ever been. Existing demand for property dictates the trend in…