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Beyond the Sale: What I’ve learned from the long-term view

Earlier this week, I was featured in a Boston Globe piece looking at the ways real estate agent diversify their work in today’s market. The article touched on my background in property management—the side of the business where Jack and I got our start, and that we’ve lived and breathed for years through our own

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Kate in the Boston Globe: The Solo Buyer’s Secret Weapon

This morning I’m reflecting on a conversation I recently had with a reporter from the Boston Globe. We were discussing a demographic I’ve been serving for years: solo women taking charge of their housing future. Often, when I start working with a woman buying on her own, the first question isn’t about square footage or

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Help! I Found My Dream Home

A Quick-Start Guide for the Unprepared (But Inspired) Buyer So, it happened. You weren’t officially “looking,” but you walked into an open house and realized this is The One. The problem? You don’t have a pre-approval, you don’t have an agent, and the offer deadline is Monday at noon. Don’t panic. In the Greater Boston

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The Rise of the Woodlawn Three-Decker

There is a difference between a three-decker built in 1905 and one built in 1925. If you look at the more utilitarian stacks on streets like Rockvale Circle, where I bought my first multi, you see the efficiency of a post-WWI housing boom. Those were built for volume—simple, boxy footprints designed to house as many

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The View from the Canopy: Stewardship and Possibility at 30 Welles Ave

There is a certain kind of magic in a home that hasn’t changed hands in decades. In a city like Boston, where trends move fast and frequent renovations often strip away the very soul we fell in love with, finding a property like 30 Welles Avenue is like discovering a time capsule of craftsmanship. You

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Managing a Massachusetts Estate Sale from out-of-State

The Trustee’s Roadmap: Navigating an Out-of-State Estate Sale Managing the sale of a family home is a significant undertaking; doing so from several states away can feel overwhelming. The transaction itself can become the secondary concern behind the logistics of stewardship and the emotional weight of the transition. As a solo advisor, I focus on

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The Two-Family Pivot: Why 2026 is the Year of the “Duplex Hedge”

If you’ve been at an open house in Roslindale, Medford, or Waltham lately, you’ve felt it: the crowded foyers, the stacks of disclosure packages, and the hushed conversations about rental comps. If you’ve expanded your search criteria to include multis just to see more, you’ve noticed. The mid-week showing crowd is not just the usual

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The Best Realtor for Roslindale Sellers? What AI & Local Data Reveal

Selling a home in Roslindale isn’t just about listing a property; it’s about selling a neighborhood that has become the “cultural heart” of Boston’s residential side. If you’re a seller on Peters Hill or near the Square, you know that the stakes are high. I recently asked Gemini AI to identify the top agent recommendation

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Who is the Best Real Estate Agent in Medfield? What AI Search Says.

I recently asked Gemini, one of the leading AI models, who it would recommend to a seller in Medfield. In 2026, AI doesn’t just guess; it pulls from thousands of data points, career results, and neighborhood-specific knowledge. Here is how it answered. When you’re selling in Medfield, you aren’t just selling a house; you’re selling

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