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 […]
Young adults are buying homes again, or at least thinking about it. By Marilyn Kennedy Melia | June 27, 2018 A recent Harris-Trulia poll finds that 86 percent of milennials plan on buying, but most not right away, instead aiming for some time over the next two years. Even with waiting to keep building […]
I love that Kate is constantly planning and pivoting, and that she’s always available with some friendly advice. By Alana Brookfield | May 23, 2018 Kate is one of the coolest, most accomplished women I’ve ever met. Every time I chat with her, I’m blown away by all the cool things she’s up to. […]
They were lured by good deals, privacy, lively downtowns, a rural feel with commuter access, and more. By Globe Staff | April 19, 2018 WHY I BOUGHT IN ROSLINDALE Kate Ziegler, 32, law firm operations supervisor and realtor Two-family, December 2017 We moved from a three-decker we own in Jamaica Plain and wanted to […]
The snow is piling up, the temperatures are dropping to plumbing-busting numbers, the wind is blowing, and all over town, plumbers are so busy they’re no longer even answering their phones. By Beth Teitell, Globe Staff | January 5, 2018 It was a real cry for help on a Jamaica Plain neighborhood Facebook page, […]
Following a snow emergency in Boston, it’s legal for 48 hours to save a parking spot. Once the 48-hour period ends, all parking space savers must go. By Ashley Williams, AccuWeather staff writer | December 22, 2017 The tension over snow-free parking spots isn’t limited to Philadelphia alone. In January 2016, drivers clashed over […]
A shortage of home appraisers is hurting the VA mortgage loan program so much that some veterans are choosing other loans with higher costs. By Aaron Crowe, Contributor | November 27, 2017 The VA program has worked well since it started as part of the GI Bill of 1944. It has led to 79 percent of […]
Closing out our 2016 member spotlight series is new member Kate Ziegler. The real estate and design professional and Show House Committee member chatted with us about why she joined JL Boston, being a mentor and more! By Stephanie Lincoln |March 29, 2017 How did you first get involved with the Junior League? I’ve […]
Kate Ziegler, a real estate agent with Arborview Realty in Boston, says dirty windows affect the amount of light entering the home and need to be cleaned. “Buyers will notice the darker feel,” she says, “especially on a sunny summer day.”
