All My Resource Stories: Your Complete Guide to Central Massachusetts, through March 2026
I was just thinking–I wonder how many Resource Stories I’ve put together since starting my newsletter in 2023. I think ...
Pyrrhotite: The Scariest Word in Real Estate Right Now
Sometimes the stars align. In this case, the subject matter is not a positive one–it is about crumbling foundations. However, ...
A Lifetime of Clutter: Not Doing This to my Kids!
I’ve seen too many adult kids– –who are now in their 50s, 60s and 70s, stuck with the daunting and ...
What is Pyrrhotite and What’s Being Done About it in Massachusetts?
I’ve been following a major issue–crumbling concrete foundations in Massachusetts, for about a year now, and it’s very surprising to ...
Hear Me Out: Homemade Pasta is Easy and a Dinnertime Game Changer
I recently learned how to make homemade pasta, and it’s so easy and absolutely amazing. Hear me out: homemade pasta ...
Sons and Daughters of Heywood-Wakefield and Shop News
I have a 1947 copy of a publication called Heywood-Wakefield Shop News, which was a large format printed publication. Everyone ...
Understanding Capital Gains Tax on the Sale of Your Home
A seller client recently asked me about the impact of capital gains on their home sale proceeds. I was pretty ...
Thrift, Consignment and Vintage Clothing Shops in Central Mass
My first introduction to thrift, consignment and vintage clothing shops was one on Main Street in Gardner, according to a ...
My Hairstylist Gives the Best Hair Advice in Her Videos, and She Just Wrote a Book!
My hairstylist gives the best advice in her videos, and she just wrote 2 books! Her short videos are very ...
Market Basket Family Management Dispute, Redux
The Market Basket Family Management Dispute rears its ugly head again in 2025. We wrote an article on the Market ...
We just did a Deep Dive on our Homeowners Insurance
We recently did a deep dive into our homeowners insurance and we’re sure glad we did! We’ve been with the ...
NEW LAW: Inlaw Apartments, ‘Accessory Dwelling Units’ now allowed by right in MA
Thinking of creating a multigenerational living space, or a rental unit to supplement your mortgage payment or take a bite ...