Liz & Ellie

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...

During a government shutdown, the housing market feels the ripple effects. Verifications, loan approvals, and closings can take longer, and in some cases, get put on hold entirely.

Massachusetts is cracking down on hidden rental costs and unregistered short-term rentals. New laws now require upfront fee disclosures and clarify who pays broker fees, aiming to make renting more transparent, fair, and safe for both tenants and landlords.