by Brianna Beetstra | Boston Condo, Builder, Developer, Homeowner
Condos are a big part of the Boston lifestyle. In a city hemmed by the ocean on one side, with a shortage in available housing units, developers are building upwards instead of outwards—and that means apartment-style condos are rising in popularity. What does the...
by Pat Flood | Builder, Building in Boston, Building Trends, Contractor, Developer
Rent control is one of those tricky topics that Massachusetts voters have debated off and on over the years. Twenty-five years ago, a rent control measure that included Boston lost by a narrow margin at the ballot box. These days, though, with rents continuing to rise...
by Brianna Beetstra | Architect, Triple Decker, Builder, Building in Boston, Building Trends, Contractor, Developer, Homeowner, Remodeler
In terms of siding, fiber cement is a relative newcomer to the market. Wood, brick and even things like vinyl siding have all been around for quite a while, but fiber cement siding was introduced about 35 years ago. Since then, it’s been steadily growing in popularity...
by Richie | Architect, Triple Decker, Boston Condo, Builder, Building in Boston, Building Trends, Contractor, Developer, Remodeler
There are lots of questions swirling around about the future economy, particularly in Boston. What will be coming in 2020? If you’re a developer or involved in construction, here are a few things you’ll need to know and how predictions could affect our booming...
by Richie | Builder, Building in Boston, Building Trends, Contractor, Developer, Homeowner, Remodeler
Green products are a growing priority among homeowners and buyers in Boston and beyond. Many are becoming more aware of just how environmentally unfriendly building materials like drywall can be. In fact, when it comes to CO2 emissions, 52% of the world’s total comes...
by Silvana | Boston Condo, Builder, Building Trends, Contractor, Developer, Homeowner, Kitchen Design, Remodeler
Navy cabinets are a major trend in kitchen design right now, and there are a few good reasons for that. This shade is a practical one, one that will last you for years. It’s a beautiful shade that is very easy to design a look around, and it’s also one that meshes...
