Where to watch your favorite NFL team in Boston
August 21, 2023 - With the 2023-24 football season in full swing, there are a lot of options in Boston to go out, enjoy some food and beverages and cheer for the Patriots along with other fans each week. However, Boston is home to many national and international NFL fans who come to the city for school or for the many job opportunities offered.

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Help A&S Realty provide warmth to our community this winter
January 13, 2023 - We invite you to join our A&S Realty family and give back to our Boston community this winter. We are collecting new and used hats, scarves, and mittens/gloves to be placed on trees in parks around Boston this winter for anyone who could use the warmth they provide. In addition, a handwritten note of encouragement will be included with each bundle.

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Help A&S Realty support Italian Home for Children's Holiday Drive this December
December 1, 2022 - We love our Boston community and our A&S family has pledged to give back to local organizations this holiday season and beyond. For the month of December, we have chosen the Italian Home for Children. The Italian Home for Children serves children and their families by offering residential programming, home and community based programming, and running the Pallotta School in Jamaica Plain for children with special education needs.

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Watch out for these common Boston rental scams
April 2, 2022 - Unfortunately for our industry there are numerous opportunities for scammers to try and take advantage of the general public in the form of rental housing scams. A&S Realty has even repeatedly been victim to our ads being hijacked, where scammers have been using our reputation and credibility to trick people into thinking they are working with one of our trusted agents. In this blog post we wanted to highlight some of the scams we have been finding, and what red flags to look for when searching online for housing.

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A&S Realty participating in Pie in the Sky
November 4, 2021 - A&S Realty is excited and proud to announce that we will be participating in this year's "Pie in the Sky" fundraiser to sell Thanksgiving Pies to raise money for Community Servings.

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Moving in Boston: How to obtain moving permits and other helpful moving tips
August 20, 2021 - We are commonly asked "Where can I park my moving truck?" And it's a great question, so let's dive in and see what options are available.

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Where to watch your favorite NFL team in Boston
March 31, 2020 - We've spoken to many clients over the past three weeks that are planning a move to the Boston area. The first question on everyone's mind is, "Are you offering real estate showings?"

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2019 Rental Market: Be prepared to rent an apartment
June 26, 2019 - In the last few months, I've stood in a line at 8 AM to get into a South End open house with clients where the agent commented that she had multiple offers in hand; I've had clients engaged in multi-day bidding wars; and I've worked to get clients in before open houses in case that open house didn't happen. All of this competition is not to buy a piece of Boston property, but to lease it. The downtown Boston rental market is fierce right now.

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Eight Ways to Save on Taxes As a Homeowner

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Pro tips for apartment hunting with roommates
June 15, 2018 - As real estate prices continue to rise in Boston it’s becomming more and more likely that to save money on rent, you may need to make peace with settling down with roommates. So let me help you take some of the stress out of apartment hunting with roommates.

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Is now a good time to buy in Boston?
May 15, 2018 - As someone with multiple buyer clients looking to purchase downtown, it is no surprise to me that all, but 4 of the downtown neighborhoods saw a decline in inventory in the 1st quarter of 2018 from the same period in 2017. If you look across the Boston skyline, you will see cranes as far as the eye can see, but many of these developments are luxury apartment buildings.

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Why do I need renter's insurance?
February 1, 2018 - We encourage all our tenants to obtain renter's insurance when they lease through us. So why is it that only 37% of renters obtain coverage? Why do I need renter's insurance? This blog will answer the question "Why?"

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Parenting in downtown Boston
January 17, 2018 - Parenting is amazing, difficult, and absolutely life changing no matter where you are living. If you're moving to Boston with your family, I hope this information eases your transition. If you already live in Boston, but are a new parent -- there is information here for you too.

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How technology has changed the Boston real estate market.
December 6, 2017 - When I first started in real estate in 2007 things were very different. Paperwork was done on actual paper. Locks were 'dumb', data was hard to find or decipher, and things like drones and virtual showings didn't exist yet. We even did leases on a typewriter with carbon paper (yes, in the internet age). But in just 10 years technology has completely shifted the real estate market.

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Downtown Boston 2017 Q1 | Q2 | Q3 Single Family & Condo Sales
October 25, 2017 - Downtown Boston condo prices have been, as a whole, steadily rising over the past 5+ years and it is no surprise that we are seeing this trend continue in the first 3 quarters of 2017. Below, I've broken down 2016 vs. 2017 condo sales/sq. ft. by neighborhood.

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Living large in small spaces: How can I maximize my space?
October 10, 2017 - Living small is a popular fad right now, but living in under 1000 sq. ft. is not quite so romantic when you get out of bed and trip over an ironing board (more on this later). These are a few of my tried and true tips (and some aspirational #homegoals) that we've used to maximize the space and functionality of our own (881 sq. ft.) space.

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Get prepared: What do you need to rent an apartment in Boston?
September 18, 2017 - During the busiest times of year the Boston rental market can get quite competitive. How do you stand out from the rest of the applicants? What should you have with you before you start to look? We want you to be prepared, so that once you identify your ideal place we can present your complete application to the landlord.

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Selling your home on a budget.
August 15, 2017 - You want to sell your home, but you're strapped for cash. This blog will go over things you can do to spruce up your place on a budget.

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Part 1 of our Boston food blog series.
August 5, 2017 - Part 1 of our food blog series. Val shares her favorite spots to order in from in downtown Boston. Put down the packing boxes, take a deep breath, and have dinner delivered!

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Grocery delivery services in Boston: Amazon Fresh, Peapod & Roche Bros.
August 1, 2017 - Grocery shopping in any city can be daunting. Thankfully, there are grocery delivery services available in Boston that will save you time and the schlep associated with getting your food from the store to your kitchen.

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New buildings coming to Boston
January 21, 2017 - With so much new development going on in Boston right now, let us update you on a few key properties scheduled to open in the next 2 years.

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How much can I expect to pay for utilities in Boston?
October 12, 2016 - Let us help you understand how utilities work in Boston, what providers you'll likely encounter, and how you can budget them properly.

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When should I look for an apartment in Boston?
February 19, 2016 - Depending on when you need to rent, there are certain times that are better than others to begin your search. This article helps you figure out when the best time to start your search should be.

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Search by square footage
Jan 15, 2016 - There are many reasons why you might want to think twice about firmly limiting your condo or apartment search based solely on square footage.

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Receiving packages in Boston
Nov 9, 2015 - A compilation of tips and services to help you figure out what to do with all your online shopping deliveries.

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Keeping your apartment warm this winter.
Oct 24, 2015 - Stay warm and save energy this winter with these helpful tips. Whether you pay for your heat or not, you should know these.

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Are you a brownstone or a high rise person?
Oct 14, 2015 - Take our quiz to determine which type of building best fits your style: Brownstones vs. High Rises

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Laundry options in Boston
Aug 20, 2015 - Many apartments in Boston don't have laundry facilities in the building, should that keep you from renting a great place? Let's air out that dirty laundry in this week's post.

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Where to park in Boston
Aug 11, 2015 - Do I need a car in Boston? Where can I park? How much is parking in Boston? This article answers all the questions regarding Boston parking.

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