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Home Buying

First Time Home Buyers: Demystifying Upfront Costs

By Jenna Figueiredo February 2, 2026. Watertown, MA As we all know, purchasing a new home or investment property can come with a lot of uncertainty. However there are certainties that we can plan for and make sure we understand ahead of our home search and ahead of submitting an offer. In my experience working […]
Apartments, Legal

Massachusetts Rent Control On The 2026 Ballot

Introduction We live in unprecedented times. 2025 was the longest 10 years of my life for so many reasons, and major shifts in the real estate landscape here in Greater Boston were certainly a part of that. Later this year Massachusetts voters will cast ballots to decide whether rent control will be implemented for the […]
Home Buying, Home Selling

New England Winter – Don’t Miss Out!

By Jenna Figueiredo January 6, 2026. Watertown, MA When most people think about real estate moves, spring and summer may be the initial thought of the “right time”. The truth is, winter is one of the most strategic times of the year to purchase personal and investment property. Why?: 1. Less Competition = Stronger Negotiation […]
Home Buying

Gather & Give Thanks: How Homeownership Makes Friendsgiving Even Sweeter

Watertown, MA. November 24th, 2025 By Jenna Figueiredo November is a time to reflect and be grateful for the lives we live! As I take a moment to myself, I am blessed to be sitting around a table of my closest friends. What makes this year extra special is my best friends are hosting the […]
Team News

The Day I Almost Quit

By Mike DelRose Jr. Belmont, MA .Thursday, November 20, 2025 It still sits with me, more than ten years later. I’ve finally found the clarity and courage to share an experience that nearly drove me out of real estate for good. This post isn’t a masterclass or a marketing piece. It’s a catharsis. But if […]
Home Buying, Home Selling, Team News, Uncategorized

Greater Boston Real Estate: Fall Market 2025

By Mike DelRose Jr. Friday, October 31st, 2025. 10:34 AM Belmont, MA Happy Halloween! What a strange time to be in real estate, or life for that matter, but I digress. Market shifts are expected, cyclical, an often have reflected long-term trends. This market now is ambiguous at best. When I first started in the […]
Apartments, Legal

Fairness, Transparency, and a Long Overdue Rental Reform In Massachusetts: The Potential Elimination of Tenant Broker Fees

July 2nd, 2025- By Mike DelRose Jr.-The Massachusetts Legislature just took a big step toward balancing the scales in our housing market. Included in the Fiscal Year 2026 budget is a provision that would ensure rental broker fees are only paid by the party who actually hires the broker. It’s a simple idea that mirrors […]
Home Maintenance

How to Keep Your Cool: Home Cooling Tips That Beat the Heat (and the Electric Bill)

Friday, June 27th, 2025. By Bobby McShane-Summer’s here, the sun’s blazing, and your living room feels like a rotisserie. But before you crank that A/C to “Arctic Tundra” and kiss your utility budget goodbye, take a deep breath (preferably of cool air) and read on. Here are practical, sometimes surprisingly clever ways to keep your […]
Legal

Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) In Watertown, Massachusetts

Saturday-June 28th-2025-By Mike DelRose Sr.- On August 6, 2024, Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey signed the Affordable Homes Act (Chapter 150 of the Acts of 2024), a significant legislative step to address the state’s housing affordability crisis. A key provision in Section 8 of the Act amends the Zoning Act to allow accessory dwelling units (ADUs) […]
Home Buying, Home Selling, Legal

Massachusetts Real Estate Agency & Relationships

Real Estate Is Confusing Wednesday, June 25th, 2025 – By Mike DelRose Jr. Buying or selling a home in Massachusetts is already complex, but real estate agency relationships can make it even more confusing. Terms like broker, agent, salesperson, and Realtor are often used interchangeably, but they mean different things, and each comes with its […]
Home Buying

Massachusetts Home Inspections

In the Fall of 2009 I joined the real estate industry after graduating college. I had no intention to do so at the time, but with the economy still reeling from the market crash and a the possibility of a relocation, I joined the family brokerage as a Marketing Coordinator. Of course that move was […]
Team News, Uncategorized

Everything You Need to Know About Building an ADU in Belmont, MA

Wednesday, June 4th, 2025 -As Belmont continues to evolve, so does the way we live. Whether you’re caring for aging parents, exploring rental income, or planning for multigenerational living, an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) could be the right move—and now, it’s more feasible than ever in Massachusetts. Thanks to the 2024 Affordable Homes Act, homeowners […]