When the real estate industry changed its commission rules in August 2024, you might have thought buyer-agent commissions were headed the way of avocado-green appliances. Sellers were no longer expected to automatically offer compensation to a buyer’s agent through...
Jolicoeur Overhead Doors has been family owned and operated for more than 32 years by the Sutherland family. Julie Sutherland has been running the company since her husband, Michael, passed away in 2024. Now a new generation, son Taylor Sutherland, is readying to take...
Baypath Humane Society of Hopkinton announced recently that it received a $75,000 grant awarded by the Middlesex Savings Charitable Foundation. The support will allow Baypath to complete its animal care and adoption center, creating a modern facility that expands...
Let’s say you dream of spending your retirement mornings on a warm beach, coffee in hand, waves rolling in. To get there, you had a simple plan: save $1 million and buy the beach house you always wanted. But when retirement arrives, reality hits. After accounting for...
Title insurance is designed to protect both homeowners and lenders if questions or legal challenges arise over a property’s ownership. While it’s one of the many documents signed during a real estate transaction, it can provide valuable protection long after closing....
Good financial habits are a little like brushing your teeth. When you learn them early, they become second nature, and you carry them with you for life. And while money can feel complicated, especially today, the foundation starts simply. Parents can begin the...
Since last fall, Boston Eyes in Hopkinton has been offering the community a fully integrated ophthalmology practice that provides care ranging from routine eye exams to more complex diagnoses and conditions. “Boston Eyes brings a high level of specialty care by...
Equity markets have continued their advance in recent weeks, with the S&P 500 near a record high following a rare nine-week winning streak on strong AI-driven earnings and prospects for an Iran agreement. While the macro backdrop remains mostly constructive,...
Real estate agents have a fiduciary responsibility to act in their clients' best interests and help sellers achieve the highest possible value for their homes. Given that responsibility, why might an agent recommend listing a property below its perceived market value?...
There’s a growing trend of divorce among those ages 50 and older, often called “gray divorce.” While finding yourself in this situation can feel overwhelming, it also can be an opportunity to reclaim your independence and create a life that reflects your dreams and...
Providing quality-built roofs for local residential customers is the aim of Hurricane Roofing and Construction. “We’re a Hopkinton company that does 95% of our work in town,” said manager Jonathan Creonte. “We don’t hire any subcontractors. We do all the work...
If you’re getting ready to sell your home, don’t overlook one of the most powerful tools for attracting buyers: curb appeal. A welcoming exterior can help draw more interest, create stronger first impressions and even increase your home’s selling price. Curb appeal is...
Bringing both design vision and real estate knowledge to her clients, Crystal Shui focuses on understanding people’s lifestyles as she helps them buy and sell homes. A real estate agent with Berkshire Hathaway Commonwealth of Hopkinton since 2024, Shui said, “I’ve...
Code Ninjas has opened a new branch at 77 Main Street in Hopkinton. Owner Victor Lee shared that many Hopkinton families were familiar with Code Ninjas in Northborough, and there are additional locations in Sudbury and Wellesley. The program serves students ages 5-17...
If you’re a local business owner, a workplace retirement plan can be a powerful tool — helping you manage taxes, strengthen employee retention and build personal financial security. Many in your situation, however, assume retirement plans are complicated or only...
Property owners quickly realize their landscaping can be affected by countless variables — too much or too little rain, a bitterly cold winter or a scorching hot summer. Working with Peer Abroricultural Services in Hopkinton, a company that assesses the health of...
The Permanent Building Committee on Wednesday voted to allow Town Manager Elaine Lazarus and Dave Daltorio, the town engineer/facilities director, to sign a memorandum of understanding for the Center School reuse project. This document would allow the Community...
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are rolling out changes that will reshape how condominium associations and co‑ops manage their budgets — and how easily buyers and owners can secure conventional financing. Starting Jan. 4, 2027, condo associations will be required to...
When disaster strikes — a burst pipe at midnight or a kitchen fire that displaces a family — property owners across the Hopkinton area can turn to RestoPros of Norfolk County Attleboro Brockton, a locally owned business with national expertise. “Our mission goes...
Fun and creativity will go hand in hand this summer for youths from kindergartners to teens at the Hopkinton Center for the Arts. The HCA Summer Fun in the Arts 2026 program includes visual arts, theater, ceramics, film, music and dance classes. “Our eight weeks of...
