When getting ready to sell a home, many homeowners look to upgrade the property to add value. But what home renovations are the most enjoyable to complete and add the most value? Here are a few to consider.

Let’s start with the basics. A mortgage refers to any loan that uses a highly valuable piece of property as collateral for a debt.

Any sort of home renovation is a huge undertaking--especially if you are hoping to remain in your home during the updating process. Kitchen renovations are no exception to this, but when selling your home, a kitchen renovation might be worth the trouble.

Buying property usually means approval for a mortgage and maintaining those payments. It may be difficult for you to create a budget that not only looks good on paper, but also works well when applied to the reality of your finances.

The home-buying process can be an extremely trying one, so when you get to the point where you're actually on the verge of buying a home, you probably feel like you’re nearly home free.

As the weather gets cold, home owners often find it difficult to keep their homes looking as beautiful as they do in the spring and summer.

Insulating your home is something you know you should do, but is often overlooked in favor of more visible upgrades to your home. In fact, most homeowners do not remember the insulation until there is a problem or issue.

There's something about the Fall season that makes many people want to warm up their homes.

CNBC published a report today ranking the most expensive and most affordable real estate markets in the country, and three of our local towns topped the list.

For those of you who attended the event, we hope you enjoyed our Open House! The weather was beautiful, the food was bountiful, and it was great to see so many smiling faces.

Newtonville Village Day was a great success this year!

We have some exciting activities planned so please stop by our booth!

A recent article in the Boston Globe spoke about the rising prices and tight supply of the current real estate market.

Foreclosure rates are at an all-time high—and as a result, more sellers are looking to short sales as a way to avoid the impacts of foreclosures. Short sales can have both pros and cons for buyers and sellers. Here’s how it works and how to make the most of it.

White walls, basic carpet, run of the mill appliances—this is the story of most rental properties. When it comes to living in one, you’ll have to make the most of the situation you are presented with.

The lease is just about up and it is time to make that yearly decision once again. Is it time to purchase a home, or are you content signing a lease for one more year.

Making money from a rental property seems like a quick and easy investment—but it’s about far more than putting down an investment and waiting for the money to roll in. If you own a home, you already know that home ownership involves maintenance, time, and personal energy.

Popular home renovations will almost always bring you a higher selling price on your home. Therefore, it's very important that you do your due diligence when it comes to researching the upgrades that are best for your home.

Vacation homes are a growing source of real estate activity. Vacation home sales rose by 10 percent in 2012, while the number of homes sold to investors fell.

If you would like to learn how to create a more environmentally friendly home, here are five ideas for "going green" while making home improvements.