Appraisals and how they impact the home selling process
Tuesday, February 15
People have lots of thoughts on appraisals and how they are impacting the market. First off, let's define an appraisal. The appraisal is a snapshot of the value of the property at a particular time, the day the appraisal is done. It does not tell you what the property was worth last year, or wil...
Which comes first, housing or Jobs? or Retail?
Friday, January 21
Another great article in the T&G discussing City Square and Downtown Worcester. https://www.telegram.com/story... This article talks about the 2 remaining parcels in Downtown that are ripe for development, and suggests that Residential Housing is what is needed. We all know that Worcester nee...
Is Worcester still ON THE MOVE?
Friday, January 21
Another Great article by Alex Guardiola of the Worcester Chamber of Commerce. https://www.telegram.com/story... Some additional thoughts to get your mind working. Can Worcester keep things moving and: 1. Move the DPW and free up that space for new development by Shrewsbury street?2. Create More...
WHY ARE RENTS GOING UP EVERYWHERE AND IN WORCESTER IN PARTICULAR
Tuesday, January 11
Here is a recent Worcester Business Journal Article where I was referenced. Enjoy the read and some additional thoughts. Worcester’s rental market is catering to a high-income tenant, which could be bad news for local workers https://www.wbjournal.com/article/worcesters-rental-market-is-catering-...
Does your Agent order the Rib Eye when you are paying?
Thursday, December 30
I'm sure that this has happened to you before. You go out to dinner with a group and either you are sharing the bill, or maybe the boss or someone's parents are paying. You can order whatever you want!!! What do you order? A. The "Rib Eye" or the most expensive thing on the menu, and maybe a coup...
Luxury Housing in Worcester, what is it?
Tuesday, December 28
There is word on the street that there has been an increase in LUXURY HOUSING in Worcester, but not enough to increase the amount of AFFORDABLE HOUSING in Worcester. First off, let's define what LUXURY HOUSING is in WORCESTER. This is a city where most of the multi family housing was built betwee...