Liz & Ellie

On October 16, 2025, new Massachusetts regulations took effect regarding a buyer’s right to a home inspection. You can read more about the law on Mass.gov . Purpose of the Law In recent years—especially during the pandemic and other competitive market periods—many buyers waived home inspections to strengthen their offers. This left some new homeowners with unexpected repair costs and at times with significant safety issues. The new law is designed to protect buyers’ ability to make informed...

For a long time, we’ve been told a simple story: if we build more houses, housing prices will come down. It’s the classic law of supply and demand. But as a recent New York Times report points out, that logic is failing the people who need help the most. In cities like Phoenix, Dallas, and Seattle—places that have been building at breakneck speeds—life isn't getting easier for low-income families. In many cases, it’s getting harder. The Luxury Mismatch The problem isn't just how much we're...

5000 square feet…6000 square feet…there’s even a home on the market in Weston, MA that measures 21,000 square feet, where the closets alone are the size of some apartments. ( Check it out if you’re into real estate porn; and hey, they recently reduced the price by six and a half mil!) But is square footage all it’s chalked up to be? Research consistently shows that having a bigger home doesn’t automatically make people happier, once basic shelter needs are met. Studies on living space and...