How Boston Home Prices Shift From Spring to Winter
Spring is Greater Boston’s hottest selling season and winter its quietest. Here’s the data on how prices, sales, and buyer leverage shift by season.
Massachusetts Broker Fee Law: Who Pays, and Who Doesn’t
Massachusetts did not ban broker fees on August 1, 2025. It changed who pays. Here is the honest guide for renters and landlords on who owes the fee.
Why Massachusetts Closings Require a Real Estate Attorney
Massachusetts is an attorney closing state. What that means at the closing table, what it costs, how other states close, and why I think the model fits here.
Attorney State vs. Title State: Massachusetts Closings
Massachusetts is an attorney state. Here is how a lawyer-run closing differs from the title company model most states use, what it costs, and why it matters.
Boston Housing Market Update: Late Spring 2026 Trends
Spring 2026 Massachusetts housing market by town: median list and sale prices, days on market, and list-vs-sold gaps across 30 cities. Updated May 2026.
The Art of Home Buying & Property Investing: A Complete Guide for 2025
Real Estate Guide The Art of Home Buying & Property Investing: A Complete Guide for 2025 Master the fundamentals of real estate, from your first home purchase to building a profitable investment portfolio in Greater Boston. 📅 December 15, 2025 ⏱️ 12 min read 👤 BMN Group 🏠 Real estate has created more millionaires than … Read more
Massachusetts Single-Family Home Market Analysis (Boston North)
Massachusetts Single-Family Home Market Analysis 2021-2025 | By Steve Novak, Top Boston North Realtor Massachusetts Single-Family Home Market Analysis Expert Market Insights & Town-by-Town Analysis (2021-2025) By Steve Novak – Your Boston North Real Estate Expert With decades of experience in the Massachusetts real estate market, I’ve compiled this comprehensive analysis to help buyers, sellers, … Read more
Reading, MA Real Estate Market Analysis
See how Reading, MA home prices have changed over the past 5 years — median sale prices, market trends, and what it means for buyers and sellers today.
How Mortgage Interest Rates Affect Home Affordability in Greater Boston (and What It Means for You)
Buying a home is all about affordability, and one of the biggest factors in affordability is your mortgage interest rate. In the past few years, we’ve seen mortgage rates swing from historic lows to multi-decade highs – and this has profoundly impacted Greater Boston’s housing market. In this blog post, Steve Novak of Douglas Elliman’s … Read more
Renting vs. Buying a Home in Greater Boston: An In-Depth Analysis by Steve Novak
Deciding whether to rent or buy a home is a major financial and lifestyle choice – especially in a high-cost area like Boston and its suburbs. Both options have pros and cons, and the best decision depends on market conditions and your personal situation. Below we’ll explore market trends, financial trade-offs, demographic scenarios, and creative ownership strategies to help you make an informed choice. (Remember, having a trusted real estate advisor like Steve Novak can provide personalized guidance at every step.)