While it can be tempting to save a few bucks by going it alone, selling a home on your own can be tricky. Hiring a professional real estate agent is critical to getting your home sold quickly and for the best possible price. Heres why says RISMedia:

Developers financed with cheap debt are seeking to profit from a growing work force

Looking for a good overall snapshot of what's going on in our local metro Boston real estate market? An article from today's Portland Press Herald does a great job of touching on the various parts of Boston real estate market puzzle.

Residential real estate inventory for sale is at a near record low level in our local metro Boston market. What does that mean for Boston area home buyers? Because there aren't enough desirable properties to go around, housing prices are pushing upward

In case you weren't aware it's City of Boston annual dog licensing time again. Dig out your files from the vet, complete and send in the dog license application. April 1 marks the beginning of the new licensing year.

Joe Schutt shares his perspective of getting out from under someone elses brokerage. The dream to own his own, the methods and madness that went into improving his real estate business and the most intriguing aspect of all How he came up with the name Unit and why its double entendre is the icing on the cake of a brand that is quickly catching on and has sky-rocketed his visibility and his brand recognition.

Unit Realty Group Adopt-A-Dog of The Week 3.9.2013

MEET SANDY!

Sandy is an approximately 7 year old Chow Chow mix. She had been a stray for the past year or so, and came to us in pretty bad shape. With some TLC, regular meals, and a warm place to sleep, Sandy is in much better shape and improving daily!

MEET TALLAHASSEE!

Tallahassee is an incredibly sweet and adorable 8 month old pit bull terrier mix. He gets along well with other dogs and has lots of puppy energy!