Posts with tag boston

Best Cities for Sports Fans

Not all cities are created equal, and some cities are certainly better than others when it comes to sports. The more major league sports teams a city has, the more a it has to offer to those who love the game. Additionally, the more successful a team, the happier its fans become. With this in mind, 24/7 Wall St. set out... Continue Reading »

Existing Home Sales Rise, but So Does Inventory

A rise in existing home sales could open the floodgates to sales of even more homes in some regions of the U.S. as the buying season heats up. But that doesn't necessarily mean home values are expected to increase in the near future. An uptick in hiring, still-low mortgage rates, and a pent-up demand are... Continue Reading »

Massachusetts' Most Expensive Home, Ever: Is It Worth It?

The luxury property market in Massachusetts just got a whole lot more luxurious. A nine-acre property on Cohasset Harbor, on Boston's South Shore, was listed this past week for $55 million. While the 20,000 square-foot-mansion, called The Oaks, is pretty spectacular on its own, the reason for the steep price tag is that... Continue Reading »

'Jersey Shore' Spinoff Hopes to Get Wicked in Boston

It's quite possible the success of MTV reality show "Jersey Shore" means the world may have to endure 47 more spin-off shows highlighting the behavior of promiscuous narcissists in any of the remaining United States. Right now Massachusetts joins New Jersey and the previously reported Brighton Beach, New York in providing... Continue Reading »

Sue Your Lender, Save Your Home

For homeowners struggling to keep up with their mortgage payments, their best hope may be negotiating a lower, more affordable monthly payment while they try to get their financial houses back in order. That's the aim of the government's Home Affordable Modification Program, which encourages lenders to modify loan... Continue Reading »

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