• How Much Cash Do You Need to Buy a Home in Boston?,Tyler Smith

    How Much Cash Do You Need to Buy a Home in Boston?

    How much cash do you need to buy a home in Boston? Most Greater Boston buyers need between 7% and 12% of the purchase price in liquid cash to close — covering the down payment, buyer closing costs, and earnest money deposits. On a $1,000,000 purchase, that's $70,000–$120,000. Massachusetts adds a fe

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  • What’s In, What’s Out: Home Design Trends to Watch in 2026,Tyler Smith

    What’s In, What’s Out: Home Design Trends to Watch in 2026

    Back in 2020 and 2021, when we were spending almost all our time at home, design priorities changed almost overnight.  Dining rooms turned into offices. Spare bedrooms became classrooms. Backyards became sanctuaries. We saw a wave of bold upgrades and functional changes as homeowners worked to make

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  • Announcing My Certified Probate Specialist (CPS) Designation ,Tyler Smith

    Announcing My Certified Probate Specialist (CPS) Designation

    Navigating Probate Real Estate With Confidence: Announcing My Certified Probate Specialist Designation   Supporting families through major life transitions is a key principle of my work. Probate real estate can feel overwhelming—emotionally, legally, and logistically. That’s why I’ve earned my Certi

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