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Lara
Nov 2, 2011
Real Estate Today: Myths & Reality
Your home is an investment. Buying a single family is a better move than buying a condo. Banks aren’t lending anymore; getting a mortgage...
Lara
Oct 16, 2011
Union Square Real Estate Report – Fall 2011
If you live in Union Square, or have considered buying there, this overview report may be of interest — contains a list of all condos,...
Lara
Oct 2, 2011
Got Cash? Invest in Real Estate
I see cash buyers A LOT in Cambridge, but was still shocked by the numbers cited in this article. It’s a sign of the times… stock market...
Lara
Sep 23, 2011
FREE Homebuying Workshop – October 13
Last spring, a few colleagues and I presented a homebuying workshop here at our Porter Square offices. We had great turnout and everyone...
Lara
Jul 26, 2011
As if We Didn't Know: Boston Area Rents Are Sky High… And Getting Higher!
Bad news for renters: Vacancy rates are at their lowest in a decade, which is driving up rents — just in time for the annual September 1...
Lara
Jun 23, 2011
The WSJ Puts a Spotlight on Cambridge's Housing Market
Kind of bizarre to hear Cambridge compared to some town in Texas I’ve never even heard of, but The WSJ managed to find a connection — the...
Lara
Jun 23, 2011
Don't Fear the Tax Man — Cambridge Taxes are Low!
Last week an agent–whose identity shall be protected here–was trying to sell his Somerville condo by telling my buyer clients how much...
Lara
Jun 13, 2011
Renters Beware: Cambridge Police Issue Warning on Craig's List Scams
COMMUNTY INFO: CPD Warns Residents about Craigslist Rental Property Scams June 11, 2011 – The Cambridge Police Department Criminal...
Lara
Mar 3, 2011
Get Smart! The 11 Realities of Homebuying in 2011
After twice being snowed out, my colleagues Bill Aibel, Natasha Burger and I were finally able to hold our homebuying workshop last night...
Lara
Feb 8, 2011
Want a Single-Family Home in Cambridge?
If so, you’re not alone — these properties are in demand and hard to come by — especially at price points below $1 million. I recently...
Lara
Jan 25, 2011
Homebuying Workshop RESCHEDULED to Feb 2
Due to the anticipated bad weather (more snow!), we’ve rescheduled the homebuying workshop that was originally planned for tomorrow....
Lara
Jan 14, 2011
Someone Forgot to Tell Cambridge & Somerville About the Housing Slump
Check out these home sale prices for 2010 and how they compared to 2009… CAMBRIDGE Condos — average 2010 sale price: $494,283 — up 7.50%...
Lara
Jan 11, 2011
Start the New Year with a Free Homebuying Workshop!
A couple colleagues and I are hosting a great workshop for anyone who’s thinking about buying a home this year — whether you’re a first...
Lara
Dec 21, 2010
Save the Date! Free 2011 Homebuying Workshop on January 26
If your 2011 plans include buying a home, get a jumpstart on the process by joining me and two other experienced buyers’ agents for a...
Lara
Oct 12, 2010
Eastern Cambridge Neighborhoods Report
As a Central Square/Area Four homeowner and resident, I have a particular fondness for the eastern side of the city. From Riverside to...
Lara
Sep 22, 2010
Another Perk of Cambridge: Low Property Taxes
Last week I received the tax brochure that Cambridge periodically sends out, covering where the city’s taxes come from and what they go...
Lara
Sep 2, 2010
Great Op-Ed from The New York Times
Wanted to share a little sanity amidst the media hype about the real estate market: In this op-ed piece, A Dream House After All, Karl...
Lara
Aug 27, 2010
It's Back-to-School Time! New Homebuying/Selling Workshops
Getting back to my roots in education, I’ve recently been working with a colleague on designing some home buying and selling workshops to...
Lara
Aug 5, 2010
Cambridge, Somerville Home Sales Up
The Greater Boston Real Estate Board just released data for the second quarter of the year and — no surprise to anyone who’s been out...
Lara
Jun 18, 2010
Inventory Report
May 26, 2010 The following data is sourced from the Multiple Listing Service, and is current as of 10 a.m. June 18. Currently on the...
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