Zach Parker
Stories (4)
Filter by community
Massachusetts' New Broker Fee Law Could Rock the Rental Market
Massachusetts' new broker fee law—set to take effect on August 1, 2025—represents a major shift in how apartment rentals are handled across the state. While the legislation is designed to ease the financial burden for renters, its broader market impact could create ripple effects that reshape how landlords, brokers, and tenants interact, especially in high-demand areas like Boston.
By Zach Parker6 months ago in Journal
5 Tips For Creating a Postpartum Health Plan
Being a new mom is a delicate balancing act. Between caring for your newborn and keeping up with house chores, often mom’s health gets put on the back-burner. Perhaps that is one of the reasons why so many new moms struggle with postpartum depression and stress. In order to be at your best, most productive self, it’s imperative that you prioritize your own health and create a postpartum health plan to stay on track. This article will cover how to do just that.
By Zach Parker4 years ago in Viva
5 Boston Neighborhoods Where Rent Decreased The Most Since COVID
Boston’s apartment rental market troubles were well documented throughout the pandemic. The rental supply fallout that occurred as a result of remote learning was biblical, but not necessarily a surprise in a city where more than half of renters are college students. When campuses shuddered in Fall 2020, so did the off-campus housing market. Consequently, the availability rate for Boston apartments hit an unprecedented 13.4%.
By Zach Parker4 years ago in Lifehack
Rent vs. Buy Analysis Allston MA
Allston has historically been one of Boston’s more modest housing markets. Located close to some of Boston Metro’s largest universities, the area is known to be a student enclave where coeds can escape the high rent prices that are typical of Fenway, Symphony, and South End. Still, average rents for Allston apartments have been on the rise in recent years as off-campus housing demand has increased along with student enrollment.
By Zach Parker4 years ago in Trader
