New home sales have reached a five year high during July across the United States, silencing any doubt that the active Spring Market would slow during the summer months. With the first half of 2013 having performed exceptionally well, the reports of Julys successes has only lifted the expectations for the Third Quarter and rest …
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After roughly a year where mortgage rates were dipping to record low levels that seemingly would never end, they have slowly begun to rise back to more expected numbers. Even with that taken into account, it is absolutely no time to panic for prospective buyers. The rates, which are not expected to skyrocket much further, …
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Energy efficiency is becoming so popular amongst businesses that Bostons Mayor, Thomas M. Menino has even proposed an energy scoring ordinance that would rate commercial properties in order to encourage landlords to invest in energy saving technologies. In fact, the Environmental Protection Agency has recognized Boston as the #10 city Nationwide for energy efficiency. Out …
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I guess it is time to bring things back to where they began. Facebook left The Greater Boston Area after a very short stay in order to flock to Silicon Valley where it was assumed the firm simply had to be in order to grow. Well, as it turns out, it was not long ago …
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When does a home actually become a true home? It is upon the purchasing of a given property or when there is something more added, a touch of love to the interior and exterior perhaps? In the minds of many, the residents are what truly dictate what a home is to them by putting their …
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Are you struggling to afford a healthy meal or know someone who may be? Well, Panera Bread (PNRA) has just brought a heart warming solution to Boston. Just as of January 23rd of this year, Panera opened another store in the city located in Government Center at 3 Center Plaza. What separates this store from …
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There are 366 Metropolitan Statistical Areas of the United States of America, so if you were to think what are the top 19 richest Nationwide what would you guess? First, we must break down what statistics we are specifically looking at. This study coming from The Atlantic looked at the average per capita personal income …
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The town of Dedham recently received quite favorable news! Throughout the country they have now been named as one of the Top 100 Best Communities for Young People. This award recognizes areas that have a strong commitment to building up programs and services that support the youth as well as reducing dropout rates and this, …
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It is almost here again! This Saturday, September 22nd of 2012, there will once again be a wonderful day perfect for family and friends of all ages in Westwood, Massachusetts. It was not long ago when there were no longer celebrations in this town, one of the finest all throughout this wonderful State. The current …
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Boston is certainly making headlines when it comes to how affordable, convenient and down right fun and enjoyable it is to travel around this beautiful city and its surroundings. The cycling industry has taken off with the increasingly popular Hubway starting its bike sharing program only just last summer. Furthermore, of March 15th 2012 the …
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