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What’s Driving the Market
Real estate insights, trends, and the forces shaping the market.


What's in the Affordable Housing Bill Everyone's Talking About—And a Boots-on-the-Ground Update the News Cycle Is Way Behind On
In a city that can't agree on much, Congress just passed the largest housing affordability bill in decades, and they did it with overwhelming bipartisan support. The 21st Century Road to Housing Act passed 358-32 in the House, with the Senate approving it shortly before with similarly lopsided margins. That's not a close vote. That's a statement. It hasn't been signed yet. There's some Washington drama around that. But the bipartisan support is so strong that even if it faces
David Cutler
Jun 254 min read


Boston Ranked #3 in the Country for Young Professionals — But 26% Want Out. Here's Where They're Heading and Why Brockton's Renaissance Should Be on Your Radar.
Brockton City Hall stands majestically amid a vibrant bloom of white flowering trees, highlighting its historic architecture under a clear blue sky. Greater Boston just earned a title worth talking about. According to a recent analysis by Redfin and Glassdoor, Boston ranked third among the nation's largest cities as a top destination for recent college graduates and early career professionals. The drivers behind that ranking are ones anyone who lives here already knows: stron
David Cutler
Apr 235 min read


FIFA Gets Theirs. The MBTA Gets Theirs. It's Time You Got Yours. - Everyone's Cashing In on the World Cup & Here's Why You Should Too (Part 4)
Gillette Stadium is prepared for an international friendly match between Brazil and France If you've been following this series since December, you already know the opportunity. You know hotel prices were climbing. You know fans were going to need alternatives. You knew this moment was coming. Well, it's here — and the news from the past two weeks has been nothing short of remarkable. Every major player connected to this event has made their move. They've looked at the demand
David Cutler
Apr 166 min read


The Randolph Showcase Just Sold for $9 Million. Here's What That Means for Homeowners Nearby & the South Shore
Showcase Cinema de Lux has been sold for $9 million, as indicated by the prominent "Sold" sign in front of the theater. I'll be honest with you — this one stings a little. The first movie I ever saw at the Showcase Cinema de Lux in Randolph was Tropic Thunder . I was in college, and that theater felt like an event. Four stories. Sixteen screens. IMAX. Stadium seating. It wasn't just a movie theater — it was a destination. I live less than 10 minutes from that building. I've p
David Cutler
Apr 93 min read


Massachusetts Just Made It Easier to Build Starter Homes — Here's What It Means for South Shore Buyers and Sellers
Workers actively construct new houses in a suburban neighborhood, showcasing modern starter homes with a "For Sale" sign promising affordable living. If you've been waiting for good news on housing inventory, this one's worth paying attention to. The Massachusetts housing market has a well-known problem: not enough homes that working people can actually afford. Teachers, nurses, tradespeople, young families, and people looking to downsize — they all want to stay in the commun
David Cutler
Mar 203 min read
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