Madeline BilisDeputy Lifestyle Director 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 August … Read more
Videos making the rounds on social media are warning homebuyers to steer clear of homes built between 2020 and 2022, suggesting that supply chain issues and labor shortages have led to lower-quality construction. For more content like this follow Real Estate In reality, real estate experts say these claims are likely a bit overblown, since … Read more
About a year ago, my husband and I moved into the first home we purchased together: a classic Chicago duplex down on the city’s north side. Both coming from our respective modest one-bedroom apartments, we were overjoyed at the prospect of investing in a space with two floors, an office, and even a guest room … Read more
Before they settled into the house they’ve lived in for almost two decades, my parents moved around a lot. In doing so, they worked with several Realtors, heard lots of advice on finding a home from friends and neighbors, and honed their pro-and-con lists from move to move. If you’ve ever seen an episode of … Read more
Lauren Wellbank 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.
by Brittany Anas published about 12 hours ago Open houses are one of real estate’s most longstanding traditions. Traditionally, a “for sale” home opens up to the public for a couple of hours on the weekend. Then, potential buyers and Nosy Nellies alike parade through the property and have the chance to pepper the listing … Read more
It’s hard to keep up with all the various interior design trends, especially if you’re a homeowner on a budget. Yet plenty of design choices, some more than others, just scream “outdated!” from the top of their lungs when prospective buyers walk through a home. For more content like this follow Real Estate Below, real … Read more
When I put new siding on my home before I sold it, I knew I wanted something that stood out in my neighborhood and caught the eye of anyone going past. So in a sea of pale yellow and white homes, I opted for a bold, cabin-esque red. The red went everywhere — on the siding, … Read more
There’s nothing quite like New England in the fall — the delightful crackling of crisp leaves under your feet, the fiery glow of foliage as you drive down a country road. But as anyone who owns a home in prime leaf-peeping territory will tell you, there’s a whole lot more that comes with it. Here … Read more
What’s more stressful than having surgery or dealing with a divorce? Selling a home, says a recent survey from Offerpad, a real estate technology company. In fact, moving to a new place, preparing a home for sale, and planning a funeral are the three stressful scenarios that beat out surgery and the end of a … Read more