The pandemic caused many people to try to grab more enjoyment from life, as evidenced by the latest vacation home counties report from the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR). In 2020, vacation home sales rose by 16.4%, outpacing the overall growth in existing-home sales of 5.6%, and in 2021, vacation home sales increased 57.2% year-over-year compared to the 20% year-over-year growth in total existing-home sales. Continue reading
Updated for 2021 — Although Labor Day Weekend feels like a change of season, summer continues for a few more weeks. Embrace the remaining days and enjoy some of the interesting things to do that September brings to Cape Cod, Greater Boston, the South Coast and South Shore. Here’s our curated list of a dozen September events…
The National Parks in Massachusetts present different experiences at each and every one. All are family friendly and are a great experience for children. These parks can provide a glimpse at our history and can spark an interest in the outdoors as well as help them get off their phones. National Parks are usually thought of as large natural places and landmarks, but it also encompasses historic sites and Massachusetts as plenty of those. Sites about significant people like John Adams and John Quincy Adams, as well as, cultural history, such as the 19th-20th century whaling industry. If you’re an outdoor person, then you can swim, hike, surf, bike, canoe or kayak, take photos, see wildlife and nature up close at our beloved preserved seashore. Find out which 5 National Parks we selected as the best… Continue reading
Angi.com suggests that a typical asphalt shingle roof will last about 20 to 25 years, depending on variables such as the quality of the Continue reading
Massachusetts has a rich history that goes back to the founding of our nation. With events like the first Thanksgiving in Plymouth and Boston Tea Party, meals and beverages have a special importance in our commonwealth. Here are some ways you can eat your way through the day with famous food and drinks that originated in Massachusetts… Continue reading