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Latest Updates on Boston’s Just Cause Eviction Rent Control

First Published May 11th, 2018 | Updated April 23rd, 2023 Posted in evictions, News - 0 Comments

Too close to publication; check online for Jim Brooks Updates.

Landlords March in “Landlords Day Of Action”

First Published October 5th, 2016 | Updated April 23rd, 2023 Posted in humor, News, policy - 0 Comments

A satire of #RentersDayofAction, September 22, 2016. On Thursday September 22, thousands of landlords nationwide took a break from making repairs to...

Landlord Barricades Himself, Shouts “You’ll Never Take Me Alive!”

First Published September 17th, 2015 | Updated April 23rd, 2023 Posted in News - 0 Comments

Landlord barricades himself in a home with a crossbow and a molotov cocktail. Don't be this landlord!

John Oliver Tackles Deleading Funding in “Last Week Tonight”

First Published July 6th, 2016 | Updated April 23rd, 2023 Posted in News - 0 Comments

Late night television host tackles the importance of lead paint removal, focuses on low levels of funding for the high cost project.

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.

Security Cameras Becoming Standard for Rentals

First Published June 1st, 2022 | Updated April 21st, 2023 Posted in News - 8 Comments

closeup photo of a security camera mounted on the exterior of a building.

With costs generally trending down, and features and technologies expanding, security cameras are becoming a standard tool for landlords.

Would Boston Mayor Wu’s Rent Control Proposal Help or Hinder Housing?

First Published February 28th, 2023 | Updated April 21st, 2023 Posted in News - 3 Comments

a photo of the exterior of Boston City Hall, a large, modern concrete-and-brick building, shown with the American and state flags flying in the wind.

Boston Mayor Wu’s recently published rent control proposal features some distinctions from past failed policies, but would it fare any better?

High Demand for Studios and One Bedroom Apartments

First Published January 12th, 2016 | Updated April 21st, 2023 Posted in Architecture, investing, News - 0 Comments

The days of early marriage and a starter house in the suburbs are mostly ended. Industry trends show a demand for studios and one bedroom apartments.

Greendale Mall Auctioned after Foreclosure

First Published August 8th, 2016 | Updated April 21st, 2023 Posted in News - 1 Comment

Mortgage holder Seyfarth Shaw buys back Greendale Mall for $11.8 million following foreclosure of property; future plans for site not yet disclosed.

Global (Over)Reach: Boston Globe Stokes Eviction Fear with Falsehoods

First Published April 9th, 2019 | Updated April 21st, 2023 Posted in News - 2 Comments

“Age of Evictions: As Rents Soar in Boston” article by Jenifer McKim and Alejandro Serrano fundamentally false. Globe refuses to publish corrections.

Latest Updates on Boston’s Just Cause Eviction Rent Control

Landlords March in “Landlords Day Of Action”

Landlord Barricades Himself, Shouts “You’ll Never Take Me Alive!”

John Oliver Tackles Deleading Funding in “Last Week Tonight”

Is the Tesla “Powerwall” Worth It?

Security Cameras Becoming Standard for Rentals

Would Boston Mayor Wu’s Rent Control Proposal Help or Hinder Housing?

High Demand for Studios and One Bedroom Apartments

Greendale Mall Auctioned after Foreclosure

Global (Over)Reach: Boston Globe Stokes Eviction Fear with Falsehoods

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