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Is the Tesla “Powerwall” Worth It?

First Published June 11th, 2015 | Updated April 23rd, 2023 Posted in News - 3 Comments

Tesla announced the launch of its new Powerwall, a battery that can be installed in a home to store solar production for consumption at night or off-peak.

Worcester Housing Authority Joins Elite Few in Nation

Posted on June 9th, 2015 Posted in News - 0 Comments

The Worcester Housing Authority has new requirements for adults in public housing: at least one adult must work or attend school for 1200 hours per year

Quick, Sue the Landlord Now!

Posted on June 6th, 2015 Posted in advice - 0 Comments

Recently we became aware of a conversation taking place about Massachusetts security deposit law.

Huge Vested Interests in Free Rent Trick

First Published June 5th, 2015 | Updated February 20th, 2019 Posted in News - 0 Comments

The rent withholding law is highly abused, delaying evictions, producing vicious landlord-tenant disputes, and clogging courts with “free rent trick” cases.

Not sure what the free rent trick is?

Posted on June 2nd, 2015 Posted in News - 0 Comments

The free rent trick is a fraud and a scam. Its effect is to foster and support a hostile, anti-landlord culture in Massachusetts.

Housing is not a Justification for Higher Minimum Wage

Posted on June 2nd, 2015 Posted in laws, News - 0 Comments

Housing is increasingly being used as a justification for increasing the minimum wage, but there are four reasons why this is faulty logic.

What Style is Your House: Italianate

Posted on May 29th, 2015 Posted in advice - 0 Comments

By Daderot (Own work) [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons

Inspired by farmouse designs of the Italian countryside, the Italianate house either looks like a cube with a shallow hip roof or it is asymmetrical.

Record Repair Demands After Heavy Snow & Inspections

Posted on May 28th, 2015 Posted in advice, News - 0 Comments

Landlords and homeowners are experiencing record delays from repair people in response to the repair demands after extreme winter weather conditions.

Ford’s Pest of the Month: Bats

Posted on May 26th, 2015 Posted in advice - 0 Comments

A colony of bats can produce pounds of guano (bat droppings) that can stain through ceilings or even worse, break through and contaminate your living space.

What Style is Your House: Colonial Revival

Posted on May 22nd, 2015 Posted in advice - 0 Comments

During the Gay Nineties, new houses included features found in houses of the 18th & early 19th centuries. This new style was known as the Colonial Revival