Heading into the spring, the real estate market is beginning to boom again, as the weather warms up and people are looking to get a fresh start. The buyer demand is growing, but the inventory can’t seem to keep…
Month: March 2021
JP’s Mainstreets Organizations Weigh in on Reimagine Boston Main Streets
Information gathering for the Reimagine Boston Main Streets process is underway, with listening sessions to garner feedback and comments from main streets districts now complete. The goal of the program is to look at main streets programs and resources and…
JPNC Housing & Development Committee discuss Blessed Sacrament sale and BMS Paper project
The Jamaica Plain Neighborhood Council (JPNC) Housing & Development Committee met virtually on March 16, where committee members heard from the Friends of Blessed Sacrament about their requests to future developers of the Blessed Sacrament church site, as well as…
Kim Janey jurócomoalcaldesa
El miércoles por la tarde, Kim Janey jurócomo la primera persona negra y la primeramujerendirigir la ciudad de Boston. La congresista Ayanna Pressley presidió la ceremonia. Pressley fue la primeramujer de color en el Ayuntamiento de Boston y…
JPNC Hears from Subcommittees; Votes in a New Member
The Jamaica Plain Neighborhood Council (JPNC) met virtually on March 23, where members heard updates from committee chairs, and one new member was elected to the Council. Housing & Development Committee Committee chair Carolyn Royce reported that members of…
Walsh gives final farewell after Senate confirmation
Mayor Marty Walsh gave his final press conference as mayor of Boston on March 22, and headed off to Washington, D.C on Tuesday morning to begin his new role as US Secretary of Labor. The Senate voted 68 to…
Following Walsh’s departure, Janey sworn in as acting mayor
In a ceremony at City Hall on Wednesday afternoon, Kim Janey was sworn in as the first Black person and first woman to lead the City of Boston, a day after Mayor Marty Walsh left for Washington following his…
Should You Buy or Sell a home in 2021? Here’s What to Know
Special to the Gazette While the roll-out of the COVID-19 vaccine has left a lot of question marks about the future of the U.S. economy at-large, analysts expect the housing market to remain strong and stable in the coming…
Get More Bang for Your Buck with these Spring Home Improvements
The warmer weather means it’s time to start thinking about home improvement projects. Whether you’re getting your home in tip-top shape for your own enjoyment, or getting it ready to put on the market, not all home improvement projects…
February Median Prices for Single-Family Homes and Condos in Massachusetts Continue to Surge Past Previous Years, Inventory Reaching New Record Lows
The Massachusetts Association of REALTORS® (MAR) reported a steady rise in closed sales for the month of February. Closed sales on single- family homes rose a total of 8.1% while condominiums also increased 6.0% compared to February of 2020. Inventory…