The home-buying process can sometimes feel like you’re running in circles. You contact a bunch of listings only to find they’ve been sold, can’t seem to find a home that fits your vision, and reach out to seller after seller with no luck — but does it have to be this complex to find a home that checks off all your boxes? In the craze of today’s housing market, it’s difficult to decide where exactly you should be investing your time and money in all of the different aspects of the home-buying process. For those searching for homes, this begs the question: how do I navigate the market and find the home that’s right for me?

At the start of February, we were greeted with a promising prediction by Pennsylvania's groundhog, Punxsutawney Phil. On Groundhog Day, Friday, February 2, Phil did not see his shadow, hinting at an early spring for 2024 for the first time in four years. And from a real estate perspective, it seems Phil might just be onto something.

Although Valentine's Day has already passed, love is still in the air! For many, our thoughts turn to finding that perfect match— but what if we told you that the ultimate matchmaker might not be Cupid with his bow and arrow, but rather, your real estate team (aka, Steve McKenna & The Home Advantage Team)?

Buying a home is a major deal and can feel especially complicated if you are unfamiliar with the real estate terms that will be regularly used throughout this process. Check out our list of short, simple and essential terms that will help you navigate this process (alongside your real estate team, of course)!

From the burgeoning biotech industry to cutting-edge healthcare to world-renowned higher education, Greater Boston is a hub for business, education and innovation. Hundreds of thousands of people, along with thousands of businesses, contribute to the area's $571 billion economy. With that being said, have you ever wondered about the city’s heaviest hitters? Listed below are the Greater Boston area's top five major employers.

Sotheby’s International Realty is pleased to announce the release of the 2024 Luxury Outlook report, a comprehensive exploration into high-end real estate markets across the globe. The report explores the trends shaping real estate investment decisions in the year ahead, from the intergenerational transfer of wealth, to pinpointing parts of the world where tax incentives are increasingly enticing.

Can you believe 2024 is here? Neither can I! From Rihanna's halftime performance at the Super Bowl to Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's budding romance taking over the mainstream, to the year of Barbie and Beyonce, 2023 flew by in what feels like a few months. I guess time really does fly when you're having fun. We had so much fun, in fact, I think it would be unfair to not provide y'all with a 2023 recap. So, here we go...

Sometimes there is no rhyme nor reason in the real estate market, specifically the luxury market — and this year is no different. Despite the adjustments in the economy, buyers are still flocking to the suburbs of Boston and the luxury market remains active. 

We're eager to introduce our newest team member, Lauren Smith, who joins us as our fall marketing intern. Lauren is a senior at Emerson College studying Writing, Literature, and Publishing with an emphasis in magazine publishing. However, her talents extend beyond the classroom, making her a perfect fit for our team.