In Somerville, last year’s residential tax rate was $10.6 per thousand dollars of home value. 2020’s rate is $10.09, a decrease of about 6%.

Use your disposal correctly. When you have food waste that you can’t compost, opt for the disposal instead of the trash. But never, ever, e

Do any of these questions sound familiar: Can I afford to pay my mortgage? Did I make the right decision? Should I have waited to buy? What

In 2003, I was looking to buy my first home, and Melrose was close to where I worked. A Realtor drove me to the second-floor unit of a two f

Here’s the argument in favor of barriers between spaces in your home: - Separate rooms are easier to keep clean—the mess can’t migrate as ea

Your old clothes, coffee pots, silverware, and even artwork could help a family in need. Before choosing a location to donate, visit their w

One of the most popular tax deductible items isn’t going anywhere, but it’s had some important changes. If you bought your home prior to 201

Thanksgiving always makes us notice what we’re grateful for. As real estate agents, we think a lot about what home means to us and to our clients, whether it...

If you’re design-oriented and have the means to buy the best, we recommend these top-tier home furnishing retailers. We’ve arranged them in

All clothing, shoes, and accessories will be picked up on the curb on your regular trash day. You can also use the bins located throughout t

How much food do you throw away each day? Since Americans waste 30-40% of all the food they buy, it’s probably a lot. And where do you put

Home, whether it’s a single-family, a unit in a multi-family home, or an apartment in a large complex, connects us to our communities. These communities cons...

Before we begin, we want to make it clear that we are not tax experts. Please consider this a general guide and consult a professional for t

What is a Little Free Library, and what does it do? It’s a weather-proofed structure, usually about the size of a dorm refrigerator, where

Now that the nights are cooler and the sun is shining a bit less each day, it’s time to prepare your garden for winter. Some people call thi

How do “Green” practices integrate with real estate? The envelope (exterior/structure) of our homes matters, as well as the materials and sy

Every day, as a home inspector, I recommend actions that can be taken to prevent damage from unexpected water leaks, which can be catastroph

This week, we are pleased to share the expertise of our friend and colleague, Kathy Vines, of Clever Girl Organizing. Today, she digs into the idea of declut...

Buying or selling a home has many tax benefits...are you taking advantage of everything that's out there?