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  • Letter From the Broker- Hot Krem summer ’23 edition

    I’m just here for the ride, man. Dodging traffic somedays and blowing by Sunday drivers on the others. Time to be a little self-indulgent here and send you my mid-year note. First off, I hope you’re all enjoying your summer. Temps this year are finally hot (where I thrive) so I’m lovin’ it. Business is…

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  • The Pendulum Has Swung

    Rental market has been fragile for a few years now with inventory levels going up and burgeoning neighborhoods adding units attracting a new population of renters. It was really only a matter of time until options were plentiful, rents capped off and the supply outweighed the demand. It’s not like we didn’t see this coming….

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  • KREM’s Ready, but are WE collectively ready?

    Human connection. It’s something we’re all craving at the moment. Like with many things, we didn’t necessarily miss it until it was taken from us. Right now, and I think I speak for a lot of us, meeting some friends for dinner, cocktails, etc. or just a proper greeting with a handshake sounds pretty good….

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  • KREM Crew

    Let me pull back the curtain a little bit. I’m mostly comfortable allowing myself to be vulnerable. I’m going to take an opportunity here to humble brag for a minute. 2019 was an incredible year for KREM. Our team (the #KREMcrew) worked their butts off to ensure all of our rental clients were taken care…

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  • When Charming Loses its Charm

    It was something I heard a lot when I moved to Boston and a phrase I used as a rookie agent when showing apartments. Charming. I used to really feel like old units WERE charming.  The gracious foyers with the chandeliers and crown molding. The walnut stained wainscotting hugging the sides of a winding staircase….

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  • PetMedic

    We’ve all been there. Watching the world go by in the waiting room at the doctor’s office just to get some relief from an ailment. Thankfully for us, urgent care facilities have become more available which fits many of our busy schedules much better. Get in and out quickly and get quality care, without making…

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  • How Low Rents Can Kill You

    Perception is reality.  I once heard that the popular Peloton bikes were once half the price than they are now. At that price point, they had a really difficult time selling. After a re-brand and price increase they have now become the most popular at-home exercise brand on the market today.  How does RAISING the…

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  • Ready to buy a house? First timer? READ THIS!

    3 Things Every First-Time Home Buyer Should Do Before Shopping As a first-time homebuyer, you may be overwhelmed by the entire process. Fortunately, you can do three simple tasks before you start shopping that will make the whole process easier. 1. Put Your Finances in Order The time to organize your finances is several months…

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  • Let’s Talk Rental Property Value

    Making changes to your property can make it more enticing for renters. Here are five ways that you can increase the rental value of your rental property.

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  • PopSmith

    COOLIDGE CORNER POP UP ALERT!  If you haven’t been in Coolidge Corner, Brookline recently, you may not have noticed that something p cool popped up at the old Peet’s Coffee space at the corner of Green St. & Harvard St.  Our friends at the Brookline Booksmith sprouted a neat little pop up appropriately named PopSmith…

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  • Cider in the City

    We have something pretty special and pretty exclusive for you to do TOMORROW evening. Don’t worry, we won’t strap you with obligations that are long, annoying and uninspired. Here, you can show up, have a couple of quick drinks, enjoy some live music, eat some good cheese and DIP! All within 2 hours.  Cider in…

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