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By Red Tree is where we share our straight-ahead guidance on Greater Boston real estate. We cover the process, the details that trip people up, and the choices that make the biggest difference in price and outcomes. If you want clear advice without the noise, this is it.

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Boston Open Houses This Weekend: May 9-10,2026
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ByLena Lyons
Operations Director / Sales & Leasing Agent
Explore this weekend’s top Boston-area open houses, including listings in Newton, Dedham, Brighton, Allston, and Jamaica Plain. Tour renovated homes, luxury properties, and move-in ready condos across Greater Boston this Saturday and Sunday.

Massachusetts’ New Broker Fee Law Explained:
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ByErika Hedden
Sales & Leasing Agent
Planning a September 1st lease in Boston? Discover what to expect with rental costs, lease terms, scam warnings, and proven timing strategies to help you secure the right apartment in a highly competitive market.

What to Know Before Signing a September 1st Lease in Boston
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ByEva Alshannikova
Real Estate Professional / Office Assistant
Planning a September 1st lease in Boston? Discover what to expect with rental costs, lease terms, scam warnings, and proven timing strategies to help you secure the right apartment in a highly competitive market.

The Boston Basement Truth: When “Dry” Really Means “Dry Enough”
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ByRed Tree Real Estate
A reality check on Boston basements. Learn what “dry enough” actually means, how to spot water and mold risk on a showing, and when a basement problem becomes a budget problem.

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Red Tree Real Estate was founded in Brookline, Massachusetts, in 2013 by longtime friends and real estate agents Adam Kotkin and Jerome Bibuld. We’ve been serving the Greater Boston community since 2013.

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