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Baby Boomers Overtake Millennials as Largest Generation of Home Buyers (NAR)

The share of baby boomers has surpassed millennials and now makes up the largest generation of home buyers, according to the latest study from the National Association of Realtors®. The 2023 Home Buyers and Sellers Generational Trends repor...

Moving homes creates tons of waste. Here’s how to be greener about it.

Yes, you already have a million things to think about when moving. But some simple tweaks can make the process climate-friendlier. When Friday Apaliski moved from her apartment in San Francisco to a duplex in the same city, she sourced cardboa...

These 7 Major Home Renovations Add Value

Whether you're preparing for a move or simply looking to update your home, remodeling can be a huge undertaking—so it's important to know whether the reward will be worth the effort. Knowing which renovations will yield the highest return...

Buyer Beware- A cautionary tale for buying an investment property

Over the past weekend, I had an opportunity to show a past client investment properties in the Quincy area. I was shocked at some of the things that I noticed at the properties that my client did not. In speaking with the listing agent,...

Massachusetts Spring Market is in Full Bloom!

Transitioning into this market after a frenzy in the fall, serious buyers are ready to buy. They realize it's to their advantage to start early and not wait for the competition. Local market housing inventory remains historically low. If a ...

Boston Never Gets Old… in the Winter

Looking for something fun to do in the city of Boston? Experience winter wonder in Boston with inviting igloos and outdoor skating rinks, a calendar full of wine festivals, sporting events, performing arts, culinary activations and more. We ...

Affluent buyers want homes that are smart and safe for family and planet

By LISA KLEIN Luxury homebuyers have been putting more consideration into every detail of their abodes, with a few key amenities and features emerging this year as top priorities. Luxury Portfolio International’s latest installment of ...

The Seven Golden Rules of Organization

Do you spend more time hunting for your pruning shears or sunglasses or dog shampoo than you do using it? Is your “junk drawer” more like a junk cabinet or even a junk room? If so, you’re not alone—and if you were, the likes of Mari...

Boston Magazine Top Real Estate Producer 2022

After a move to Boston to receive her graduate degree in education, Robin Allen found herself fascinated with the city’s history and diverse architectural styles. It was in one of the oldest cities in the country that her real estate care...

Robin Allen Native Article

If thinking of buying a waterfront home this year, there are some things to consider. There are many benefits of owning a waterfront property. They allow you to watch the sunrise over the water, go for a run on the beach, and enjoy the serenity...

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Being new to the Boston area, Robin's deep knowledge of surrounding neighborhoods was invaluable in choosing a house in a community that would be a good fit for us! She recommended qualified local experts for...

- Dan F.

Robin worked with me a few weeks ago. She was very professional and helped me to find the house very soon, She communicated great with the seller agent to help me to give the final...

- Gavin, Newton

My husband and I had a home in Chestnut Hill for 27 years. So many wonderful memories, but now it was time to sell and the journey to begin. After working with another broker and...

- Loretta, Chestnut Hill

Robin is a fantastic agent. She accompanied us every step of the way until we found our dream home. Throughout this process, in a very competitive market, she remained always supportive, encouraging, while also helping...

- Sarah, Chestnut Hill

If you are looking for an agent who knows practically everyone, who has extensive knowledge of the area and who listens well and then shows you homes that meet your needs, then Robin is the...

- Alok, Chestnut Hill

"Robin was fantastic and able to find us our first house which we absolutely love! In a competitive market, she was able to find us the best properties the moment they came to market, which...

- Adam Newton

"Robin is very knowledgeable and responsible in guiding us to buy our first house. She always keeps in great touch with seller agent, and communicates every house detail we'd like to learn more. With Robin's...

- Zhe, Sharron

"Robin sold my condo over the weekend! She is extremely knowledgeable about the real estate market in Brookline. She guided me through the process with a graceful and easy manner, but she is very focused....

- Deborah, Brookline

"Robin is extremely professional, and her advice is based on years of experience and substantiated by factual information and examples. No question is too small or a bother. She knows the entire market! We have...

- Theresa, Newton

"When we decided to sell our family home, we looked for the agent that has local knowledge for our type of house. After interviewing several local agents, we felt that Robin and Sheri Flagler were...

- Sean, Brookline

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