Category Archives: In The News

Check out scenes from the October 18, 2018, event at Cradles 2 Crayons in Allston. By Julia Kacmarek | November 1, 2018   On October 18, 2018, the Alliance for Business Leadership had their annual Give Back Awards. This year’s awards were held at Cradles 2 Crayons in Allston. Rather than a typical gala awards […]

With friends and family coming to me for homeownership tips, I decided to brush up. Here’s what I learned — both from the experts and from experience — that every new homeowner should keep top of mind. By Ari Bendersky | October 22, 2018   Be strategic about renovations The younger you are, the more […]

Every Sunday you drive through the same historical neighborhood, slowing down at your favorite grand old Victorian with gingerbread trim, imaging what life would be like living there. But today you notice a For Sale sign in the yard. Could this historic beauty finally be a reality for you? By Lisa Marie Conklin | September […]

Based in Boston, Kate Ziegler is a property manager, Realtor, real estate investor, and owner of a design firm. In this episode of Creatives Crushing Anxiety we talk about how she balances her full-time job and her businesses, how she and her husband make running a business together work, and how she keeps things in […]

Recognizing socially responsible business leaders: each year, the Alliance for Business Leadership honors socially responsible leaders and businesses. By the Alliance for Business Leadership | September 6, 2018   The Name You Should Know Award is given annually by The Alliance for Business Leadership to a business leader under the age of 45 who is […]

“Take compliments as seriously as you take criticism.” By Liz Theresa | August 27, 2018   Show notes: On playing the tuba – yes, the tuba – and how that shifted the course of her life. On not being an attorney. “To hustle is the willingness to look at an opportunity and say, ‘yes’, to […]

Taking risks, trusting your gut, and constantly evolving as a small business owner. By Boston Knotlight | August 23, 2018   We had an absolute blast recording our August Boston Knotlight Podcast session yesterday at WeWork South Station with Kate Ziegler, Realtor, Property Manager, Investor & Serial Entrepreneur who shared her journey on building ventures […]

That house with “character” could turn out to be a house of repair horrors. Here are the subtle signs the house you love is going to cost you more than just the purchase price. By Lisa Marie Conklin | July 20, 2018   An old house with vintage fixtures is a wonderful discovery for some […]

It might sound counterintuitive, but buying a bigger home than you need or even a multi-family home (like an apartment building, two- or three-flat, or a brownstone) with units carved out could help you save some cash. By Brittany Anas | June 28, 2018   If you plan to purchase a spacious, single-family home and […]