Boston Metro Apartment Rents Nudge Higher
The cost of renting an apartment in the Boston Metro stepped higher during 2017, but our multi-family market could be showing signs of cooling. According to a recent report published in Curbed, year-over-year median rents for one-bedroom apartments increased 0.9%...
Boston Metro Entrepreneurship Could Boom Under New Tax Law
More people may opt to join the ranks of the self-employed as a result of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, signed into law on December 22, 2017. A provision in the law pertaining to pass-through income enables certain business entities and taxpayers to reduce their taxable...
January 2018 Events in the Boston Metro!
The Boston Metro rings in the New Year in a big way! Give yourself a great start to 2018 by enjoying these special events in January! Dec. 31 - Jan. 1: Boston First Night/Day is a two-day celebration featuring fireworks, ice sculptures, live performances and special...
3 Tax Tips for Boston Metro Small Business Owners
As 2017 winds down, there's still time for small business owners in the Boston Metro to improve their tax strategies! We're sharing some ideas with you for example purposes. Of course, we cannot supply you with tax advice, and nor is this intended as such. Please...
Commercial Real Estate Growth to Continue in 2018
U.S. commercial real estate still has room to run during 2018, according to industry panelists at the recent REALTORS® Expo & Conference. Continued growth is expected in multi-family residential, office space, industrial space and retail. Here's a summary of the...
Enjoy the Holidays with Boston Metro Events!
The Boston Metro holiday season is here! There is an abundance of special events and family entertainment taking place throughout the month of December. Here's a list of favorites! Dec. 7: The Beacon Hill Holiday Stroll begins at 6:00 pm, with Charles Street closing...
Massachusetts Consumer Confidence Good News for Boston Metro Retailers
Consumer confidence in Massachusetts is at the highest level in over 15 years, according to a report by the Retailers Association of Massachusetts. This echoes positive consumer sentiments in most areas of the country. Analysts cite a combination of supportive...
New Branding Strategies Applied in Retail Revival
2017 has been a tough year for retail, with dozens of national chains announcing their intent to close multiple store locations. At last count by Business Insider, over 6,300 stores are affected, and the casualty list could grow during 2018. The wave of retail...
November Events Happening in the Boston Metro!
The Boston Metro offers an array of special attractions during the month of November! Whether you're looking for cultural enrichment, family entertainment or holiday fun, there's plenty to choose from. Here's a sampling of popular events in the area! Nov. 3-5: The...
Boston Metro Economy Fueled by Local Universities
Urban universities such as MIT contribute significantly to the cities they call home, according to a recent report by Bisnow. Here are highlights from the article, along with our own insights! Studies by the Brookings Institution examined how universities fared in...