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Massachusetts Evictions: Everything Landlords + Tenants Need to Know [UPDATED 2022]
Sage Jankowitz 8/10/22 Sage Jankowitz 8/10/22

Massachusetts Evictions: Everything Landlords + Tenants Need to Know [UPDATED 2022]

Everything you need to know about housing evictions in MA, including tenants rights, landlord rights and more.

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Why Massachusetts Landlords Should Run a Background Check [UPDATED]
Sage Jankowitz 8/3/22 Sage Jankowitz 8/3/22

Why Massachusetts Landlords Should Run a Background Check [UPDATED]

Everything landlords need to know about issuing and managing tenant background checks.

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Boiler vs. Furnace: What’s the Difference?
buyers, landlords Sage Jankowitz 7/20/22 buyers, landlords Sage Jankowitz 7/20/22

Boiler vs. Furnace: What’s the Difference?

A quick guide to the difference between boilers and furnaces.

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How to Manage a Month-to-Month Lease: for Landlords
landlords Sage Jankowitz 3/18/22 landlords Sage Jankowitz 3/18/22

How to Manage a Month-to-Month Lease: for Landlords

What is a month-to-month lease, and when should a landlord use one instead of a 12-month lease?

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What you need to know about buying a house with mold
Sage Jankowitz 3/10/22 Sage Jankowitz 3/10/22

What you need to know about buying a house with mold

Should you buy a house that has a mold problem? Advice from a real estate agent.

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How to Calculate The Value of a Rental Property
landlords Sage Jankowitz 3/4/22 landlords Sage Jankowitz 3/4/22

How to Calculate The Value of a Rental Property

How do you set your rent price when leasing out your apartment or home? Advice for landlords on 5 ways to generate ROI with rent payments.

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Charging a Pet Fee in Massachusetts [UPDATED]
landlords Sage Jankowitz 11/12/21 landlords Sage Jankowitz 11/12/21

Charging a Pet Fee in Massachusetts [UPDATED]

Can landlords charge a pet fee in Massachusetts? How to manage pets in rental properties in Massachusetts.

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Can I make my apartment into an AirBNB? [Cambridge, MA] — UPDATED 2022
landlords Sage Jankowitz 7/28/21 landlords Sage Jankowitz 7/28/21

Can I make my apartment into an AirBNB? [Cambridge, MA] — UPDATED 2022

Here are the basics of what you need to know before AirBNB-ing your property in Cambridge or Boston Mass.

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A Guide to Somerville's Real Estate Market
Sage Jankowitz 6/23/21 Sage Jankowitz 6/23/21

A Guide to Somerville's Real Estate Market

Thinking of moving to Somerville, Massachusetts? Here’s everything you need to know.

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5 Things to Know if You're a First-Time Homebuyer [Cambridge, MA]
Sage Jankowitz 6/16/21 Sage Jankowitz 6/16/21

5 Things to Know if You're a First-Time Homebuyer [Cambridge, MA]

The ins-and-outs of buying your first home in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Pre-approval, first-time homebuyer programs and more.

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A Beginner’s Guide to Buying an Apartment Building
landlords Sage Jankowitz 6/9/21 landlords Sage Jankowitz 6/9/21

A Beginner’s Guide to Buying an Apartment Building

Are you thinking of buying an apartment building? Here are a few things to consider when making this big investment.

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Your Guide to Luxury Apartments in Charlestown, MA
Sage Jankowitz 5/20/21 Sage Jankowitz 5/20/21

Your Guide to Luxury Apartments in Charlestown, MA

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What is the Somerville, MA Residential Tax Exemption? [2021]
Sage Jankowitz 5/13/21 Sage Jankowitz 5/13/21

What is the Somerville, MA Residential Tax Exemption? [2021]

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What is the Cambridge, MA Residential Tax Exemption? [2021]
Sage Jankowitz 5/11/21 Sage Jankowitz 5/11/21

What is the Cambridge, MA Residential Tax Exemption? [2021]

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Rent Control in Massachusetts: What You Need to Know
Sage Jankowitz 4/21/21 Sage Jankowitz 4/21/21

Rent Control in Massachusetts: What You Need to Know

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Can You Get Evicted for Smoking Weed in Your Apartment?
Sage Jankowitz 4/20/21 Sage Jankowitz 4/20/21

Can You Get Evicted for Smoking Weed in Your Apartment?

A quick guide to knowing if it’s okay to smoke marijuana in your rental property.

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How to Deal With Pests in Your Rental Property
Sage Jankowitz 4/19/21 Sage Jankowitz 4/19/21

How to Deal With Pests in Your Rental Property

Who is responsible for pest control, and what are the steps involved to mitigate mice, squirrels or bugs?

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How to ‘For Sale, By Owner’ Your Home [Pros + Cons]
sellers Sage Jankowitz 4/15/21 sellers Sage Jankowitz 4/15/21

How to ‘For Sale, By Owner’ Your Home [Pros + Cons]

Are you deciding whether to sell your home by owner or to hire a Massachusetts real estate agent? Here are the pros and cons of FSBO.

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Do's and Don'ts for Landlords
landlords Sage Jankowitz 4/14/21 landlords Sage Jankowitz 4/14/21

Do's and Don'ts for Landlords

A guide to being a landlord in Massachusetts, what landlords need to remember to be within their rights when renting property.

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Massachusetts Security Deposit Law: What are the Rules?
Sage Jankowitz 4/13/21 Sage Jankowitz 4/13/21

Massachusetts Security Deposit Law: What are the Rules?

What are the rules for landlords and renters when requesting a security deposit? Learn the basics of paying and accepting a security deposit.

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Real estate services for sellers, buyers and landlords in Cambridge, Somerville and Medford, Massachusetts.

Email: sage@cambridgesage.com

Phone: 617-833-7457

Address: 907 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA 02139

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Resources

  • The Guide to Parking in Cambridge, MA

  • Cambridge, MA Property Taxes [FAQ]

  • Cambridge, MA Zip Codes

  • How to Find an Apartment in Boston

Selling Services:

  • Landlord-tenant communications

  • Owner occupant multi-family sales

  • Buy and hold multi-family sales

  • Off-market multi-family sales

  • New construction sales for developers

  • Primary home gut renovated sales

  • 1031 exchange investment property sales

  • Investment property sales for retirement

  • Property sales during divorce

  • Moving out of state or country home sales

  • Selling your home while living out of state or country

  • Selling your single family, condo or townhouse

Buying Services:

  • Buying your first home (whether that’s a single-family, apartment or condo)

  • Buying a multi-family investment property

  • Buying an owner-occupied multi-family

  • Buying a condo investment property

  • Buying your first investment property

  • Buying an off-market investment property

  • Buying investment properties for children and family members

  • Buying a multi-generational investment property

  • Buying a new construction property

  • Buying your primary home with an investment centric approach

  • Buying an investment property that needs work

  • Buying a property for development or flip

  • Buying a gut renovated property

  • Buying a fixer upper as your primary home for investment purposes

  • Buying an investment property for your retirement

Landlord Services:

  • Renting / leasing your units

  • Pre-vetting tenants

  • Showing your units to tenants

  • Lease preparation services

  • Credit reporting and proof of income documents for prospective tenants

  • Vendor recommendations for common landlord needs (handyman services, cleaning services, etc)

  • Analysis of property for market rents

  • Support in navigating challenges like Tenant - Landlord legal disputes, Tenants breaking lease terms/rules, Inspectional Services challenges, Major property issues (such as water damage, fire damage, damaged roof, tree falling on property, etc), Sewer leaks, Structural issues, Hoarding issues and clean outs, Hot water tank leaks, andMajor system replacements