Rona Fishman 5/9/25 Rona Fishman 5/9/25

How can a mortgage fail after loan commitment?

There are a few things that could happen — last minute — that will stop your mortgage and put your deposits in jeopardy. Many of them are within your control.

Rona Fishman 5/9/25 Rona Fishman 5/9/25

What to do about icicles and leaks

Melting ice and water will always seek the quickest route earthward, even if that’s through your walls.

Rona Fishman 5/9/25 Rona Fishman 5/9/25

A seller’s right to light bulbs

Real estate has its own norms, but some things defy logic.

Rona Fishman 5/9/25 Rona Fishman 5/9/25

Air conditioners and noise

Solutions for the noise caused by air conditioner compressors — for you and your neighbors.

Brianne Miers 5/9/25 Brianne Miers 5/9/25

All about home inspections

Why forgoing a home inspection is something you should never do.

Rona Fishman 5/9/25 Rona Fishman 5/9/25

So your house has radon. What do you do?

Learn what to do and how much it will cost you.

Rona Fishman 5/9/25 Rona Fishman 5/9/25

How much condo reserve is required to make the lenders happy?

What are the “rules” for condo reserve funds?

Rona Fishman 5/9/25 Rona Fishman 5/9/25

Removing asbestos-covered boilers

Nicknamed “Snowmen” here in New England, these boilers were installed in local houses until the early 1960s.

Ron Rothenberg 4/22/25 Ron Rothenberg 4/22/25

The skinny on heating-pipe insulation

A home with well-insulated heating pipes is rare, but it pays to do it right.

Rona Fishman 6/19/19 Rona Fishman 6/19/19

What are those things on the roof?

What are those little spikes on your roof, and what do they do?

Rona Fishman 6/19/19 Rona Fishman 6/19/19

Decoding MLS: What do all those letters mean?

Learn how to read the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) and alternate real estate listing sites.

Brianne Miers 6/19/19 Brianne Miers 6/19/19

4 Buyers Real Estate Announces New Broker/Owner

4 Buyers Real Estate announces its new broker/owner, Dave Twombly.