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When Boston transforms into a snow-kissed winter wonderland, there’s nothing better than stepping into a cozy restaurant that offers warm ambiance and delicious comfort food. Whether you’re seeking refined dining experiences or laid-back vibes, here’s a curated list of Boston’s most inviting spots to hunker down this winter. Bonus: We’ve included links to their Google […]
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If the Trump administration pursues its planned economic policies, we could see a noticeable impact on mortgage rates, affecting current and potential homeowners. Critical factors like tax cuts, trade policies, banking regulations, and the Federal Reserve’s role all play a part in how mortgage rates may shift—up or down—under this administration. One of Trump’s primary […]
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Welcome to The Griffin Real Estate Market Update, I’m Danny Griffin. If you’re thinking about buying or selling residential real estate, it’s important to understand the current market trends. According to Cape Cod & Islands Association of Realtors, the marketplace for Martha’s Vineyard properties, here’s what happened in September 2024 vs October 2024: Martha’s Vineyard […]
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Welcome to The Griffin Real Estate Market Update, I’m Danny Griffin. If you’re thinking about buying or selling residential real estate, it’s important to understand the current market trends. According to MLSPIN, the marketplace for Boston residential properties, here’s what happened in September 2024 vs October 2024: The Number of SOLD listings decreased by 4% […]
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Welcome to The Griffin Real Estate Market Update, I’m Danny Griffin. If you’re thinking about buying or selling residential real estate, it’s important to understand the current market trends. According to Cape Cod & Islands Association of Realtors, the marketplace for Cape Cod residential properties, here’s what happened in September 2024 vs October 2024: The […]
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Mortgage rates have recently surged back to 7% despite a series of rate cuts by the Federal Reserve. Between April and September 2024, the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate fell to 6.11% following weaker jobs reports and fears of a recession. However, as unemployment data improved and inflation remained above the Fed’s 2% target, these […]
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The reconstruction of Cape Cod’s iconic Sagamore and Bourne bridges presents a significant challenge in terms of engineering and the regional economy. These bridges, built in the 1930s, are the critical lifelines connecting Cape Cod’s 230,000 residents to mainland Massachusetts and supporting millions of tourists who visit annually. With the bridges now considered functionally obsolete, […]
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In a bold move aimed at reclaiming public spaces and addressing homelessness, Boston recently removed all tents from the Mass and Cass area, a neighborhood long known as a hub for individuals struggling with homelessness, addiction, and mental health challenges. While the effort was intended to bring order to an area that had become increasingly […]
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Welcome to The Griffin Real Estate Market Update, I’m Danny Griffin. If you’re thinking about buying or selling residential real estate, it’s important to understand the current market trends. According to MLSPIN, the marketplace for Beacon Hill residential properties, here’s what happened in Q3 2023 vs Q3 2024: The Number of SOLD listings decreased by […]
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Welcome to The Griffin Real Estate Market Update, I’m Danny Griffin. If you’re thinking about buying or selling residential real estate, it’s important to understand the current market trends. According to MLSPIN, the marketplace for Back Bay residential properties, here’s what happened in Q3 2023 vs Q3 2024: The Number of SOLD listings decreased by […]
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