Steve McKenna & The Home Advantage Team have been delivering results for clients consistently throughout buyers markets, sellers markets, bull markets, bear markets, and an unforeseen health crisis that has tested us [...]

Sometimes a client testimonial is so thorough that it warrants its own post. As they say, when you do what you love you'll never work a day in your life - and that results in happy clients and successful [...]

Living through a pandemic has taught us many things, and it is clear that the support of family and friends is invaluable. The rise in multi-generational living has addressed the needs of families to be ‘together, but apart.’ Separation of space within close proximity allows for both independence and support during difficult times. But the [...]

What did you do before real estate and how did you get started in the business?

I had several jobs when I was starting out, everything from managing a woman’s shoe store in Newton to working as a doorman in a Boston nightclub. I was saving money and one of my friends in real estate suggested I buy a condominium [...]

Arlington real estate continues to reflect steady, positive growth. As the charts illustrate, throughout the past 10 years – despite varying ups and downs of the economy and market, Arlington home sales have been steadily trending [...]

It this final installment of Home Buyer Strategies for Today's Market, Steve reviews the top tips homebuyers: #1: Assemble Your Team #2: Search & Determine #3: Make Your Wish List #4: Discuss Your Plans #5: Be Flexible (and Slow Down!) Let Steve McKenna & The Home Advantage Team guide you through your home buying experience with ease. Give [...]

TGIF! Steve McKenna dishes his next tip for home buyers - discuss your plans! What's your 1-year plan, 5-year plan and how does that relate to the home you are searching for? Hear what Steve has to say [...]

So you've assembled your team (#1), you've done your work to 'search & determine (#2), now it's time to make your wish list (#3). Steve shares some ideas of what to consider when making your list - and how to be realistic in your expectations [...]

Today's tip: Search and Determine! Steve talks about critical factors as you research a neighborhood. The most important? Not just for personal planning for future resale - the schools and the commute. Have a listen [...]