Award-winning REALTOR® and Broker/Owner Marie Presti and her established team join the locally owned brokerage, strengthening its presence north of Boston.

Barrett Sotheby’s International Realty has announced the acquisition of The Presti Group Inc. and its Stoneham office, bringing award-winning REALTOR® Marie Presti and her established [...]

Buying a home is an exciting milestone, but it can also feel like a daunting process if you don’t have a clear roadmap. Whether you’re purchasing your first home or returning to the market, understanding the steps involved can help you move forward with confidence. From early planning to closing day, having the right team and guidance in [...]

Spring is widely known as the busiest season in real estate, and often homeowners assume the best strategy is to wait until the market is in full swing. But in many cases, buyers are already active well before the traditional peak of the season. By early spring, prospective buyers have been watching the market for months and are ready to [...]

March is a great time to start preparing your home for spring. Working through a thoughtful March home maintenance checklist now can help you stay ahead of seasonal upkeep and the busy spring real estate market. Snow may still blanket parts of the yard, but longer days and brighter light signal that it’s time to think ahead. Whether you [...]

The February single-family market across Boston’s Northwest Suburbs reflected a clear theme: selective pricing adjustments paired with strong buyer urgency in well-positioned homes. While several higher-priced communities saw year-over-year price pullbacks, buyer demand did not disappear — it simply became more strategic. In towns like [...]

Preparing your home for the market doesn’t have to mean embarking on a major renovation. In fact, many successful sales across Greater Boston and the towns northwest of the city come down to thoughtful preparation rather than large-scale upgrades. Today’s buyers are looking for homes that feel well cared for, bright, and move-in ready—even [...]

Buyer priorities have evolved over the past several years, and understanding what motivates today’s purchasers is critical for homeowners considering a sale. While price and location remain foundational, buyers are looking more closely at how a home supports their daily lives. In many of our local communities, homes that align with current [...]

February vacation is just around the corner, and if you’re planning a staycation right here in Boston and the surrounding towns, we’ve rounded up great ways to make the most of your time off together. Our local agents aren’t just experts on real estate — many are parents too — so we know how important fun, memorable outings can be [...]

The January 2026 single-family home market across our core towns tells a nuanced story: while prices were generally lower compared to January 2025, buyer demand remained strong and well-qualified homes continued to move quickly. In many communities, homes sold faster and closer to list price than a year ago, pointing to a market shaped more [...]

For many buyers, waiting to purchase a home can feel like the responsible choice. Between interest rate headlines, shifting inventory, and economic uncertainty, it’s understandable to want clarity before making such a big decision. But while waiting may seem low-risk, it often comes with hidden costs that aren’t immediately [...]