Madeline Bilis Real Estate Editor Madeline Bilis is a writer and editor with a soft spot for brutalist buildings. Her work has appeared in Travel + Leisure, Boston magazine, the Boston Globe, and other outlets. She has a degree in journalism from Emerson College and published her first book, 50 Hikes in Eastern Massachusetts, in … Read more
Living on a dead-end street sounds far more ominous than it really is. In fact, for some homebuyers, it’s a highly desirable property feature. For others, not so much. Here’s a look at what it’s like to live on a road that leads to nowhere. What is a dead-end street? A dead-end street ends abruptly … Read more
Ah, 2021. What a mess. Between a global pandemic, political strife, and an absolutely wild housing market, we’ve really been through the wringer this year. And while we can’t really control a lot about the past year, we can at least have a solid hand in the real estate world. If you’re looking to buy … Read more
Lauren Wellbank Contributor Lauren Wellbank is a freelance writer with more than a decade of experience in the mortgage industry. Her writing has also appeared on HuffPost, Washington Post, Martha Stewart Living, and more. When she’s not writing she can be found spending time with her growing family in the Lehigh Valley area of Pennsylvania. … Read more
House flipping is an awesome investment plan in theory: Purchase a fixer-upper that needs a little TLC, do some renovations, and then sell it for a profit. But if you’ve ever watched “Flip or Flop” or any one of the many before-and-after shows on HGTV, you’ll know that it’s far more complex than that. And … Read more
Sarah Magnuson Contributor Sarah Magnuson is a Chicago-based, Rockford, Illinois-born and bred writer and comedian. She has bachelor’s degrees in English and Sociology and a master’s degree in Public Service Management. When she’s not interviewing real estate experts or sharing her thoughts on laundry chutes (major proponent), Sarah can be found producing sketch comedy shows … Read more
It’s been a crazy year for real estate. A screaming deficit between supply and demand has been compounded by rising construction costs, a surge in state-to-state migration, and record-low interest rates, which have lured an increasing number of buyers into the already competitive housing market. While many have witnessed these conditions from a safe distance, … Read more
When you close on your first-ever home, you’re no doubt excited — and ready to put your own spin on the place. You probably can’t wait to save up for that first new piece of furniture. But not so fast: there are a few not-quite-as-sexy items that should be at the top of your list … Read more
Step right up! You’re the next contestant on “Buying a Home in This Wacky Real Estate Market,” an ultra-competitive game in which homes are flying off the market and selling way above list prices. To win the grand prize — a home! — you’ll need to come armed with strategies, specifically some bidding ones. It’s … Read more
It’s fair to say that the real estate market of late has left everyone a bit dazed. House hunters are worn out by bidding wars. Sellers who unloaded their houses quickly now can’t find places to move on to, thanks to low housing inventory. And real estate agents are working at breakneck speed to keep … Read more