Cambridge MA Real Estate

We came across this on our tour of new listings (this wasn't one of ours!).  I'm guessing it's not the couch that's for rent but an apartment in this multi-family house - but it makes you wonder - wonder what they were thinking I mean! Real estate marketing at its finest - and sure to attract the...

Need an illustration with a real estate theme?  Looking for clipart to illustrate a blog post or to add to your website? I discovered last night that realestateclipart.com is offering an excellent discount on subscriptions. I joined a while back but noticed a sale notice on the site when I was po...

When showing real estate in Cambridge buyers sometimes are put off by a dilapidated house or two they see nearby. Usually my response to their concern is to tell them that while there's no guarantee that the shabby building in question will be renovated in the near future, the trend in Cambridge ...

Just clicking through the channels and discovered that Maxed Out is playing on Showtime right now.  I saw this superb documentary about the credit card industry and Americans' use of credit in its very brief run in the theater but it's so good I can watch it again and again. The film has appearan...

Recently, as part of a series on local architecture on my blog, I wrote a post about Greek Revival houses, an architectural style popular in Cambridge and nearby towns and cities. Of course I had to take some photographs to illustrate the post.  Well now I can't stop.  I see wonderful examples of...

The Medford Public Library hosts superb lectures and this week's lecture sponsored by the Medford Historical Society will be a treat. This Wednesday, April 22, 2009 at 7:00 pm, local author Anita Silvey, will speak about her new book I'll Pass for Your Comrade: Women Soldiers in the Civil War.  F...

Nowadays many people talk about houses as investments and advise buyers not to get emotional about the home buying process.  While I'm happy to work with buyers seeking to aquire real estate solely for its investment value, the truth is, buying a home to live in often is about emotions.  After al...

The Sundance Channel is showing an excellent documentary - Garbage Warrior - the story of eco-architect Michael Reynolds and his work to construct off-the-grid houses built with trash, garbage, and natural materials.  Reynolds works to build a community of self-sufficient houses that provide for ...

It often seems that most tips for conserving energy at home are for home owners. What's a tenant to do who wants to cut down on utility bills and be kind to the planet? The City of Somerville MA, in partnership with the Massachusetts Municipal Association, is hosting a free seminar for tenants: W...

Prospective sellers often ask me about various repairs and projects they're contemplating prior to putting their house on the market.  Should we put in a second bath? Should we renovate the kitchen? They wonder if it's time for the renovations or big fixes they had always planned to do.  Usually ...