Bricks & Brownstones

Celebrity interior designer Steven Favreau talks about what makes great design, how to be a trendsetter rather than a trend follower, incorporating timeless architecture with groundbreaking design, and more.

Renowned developer Ricky Beliveau of Volnay Capital talks about how he got into real estate development, how his business has evolved, what he looks for in a project, Volnay Capital’s plans for the future, and how he sees the real estate market in Boston going.

The Boston market has approached heights never before seen in this city. I share some thoughts on where it's going and why, how the city administration is being thoughtful about growing inclusively, and how to approach making offers in this environment.

36% of home buyers are milennials. If you’re wondering how they’re doing it with record student loan debt, just know that many of them aren’t doing it alone. Getting help from their parents is milennials’ secret shame. But no one should be ashamed of this! As a disclaimer, this is not an option for everyone. But if it is an option for you, remember that it is not a handout! It is an investment. And it can be a blessing for everybody involved.

For many people, a huge part of their lives in their neighborhoods is where they work out. Many people in Boston might not know this, but the North End has a very vibrant and robust fitness community. I sat down with Melina DiPaola, owner of the gym cult favorite Ride North End, and her newest venture - a boxing studio - Knockout North End. We discussed all things health, fitness, and growing up in the North End, one of Boston's oldest and most historic neighborhoods.

So you’ve found your dream home and your inspection is happening. There are all kinds of terms being thrown at you and this is more money than you’ve ever spent in your life - you’re already a bit anxious, and wondering if you made such a great investment after all. It can seem daunting. But with a little preparation, it doesn’t have to be! During this episode, I interviewed home inspector Blake Fouracre about what you can expect during your inspection, and how to make it go as smoothly as possible.

The first question I always get from clients when moving to a new neighborhood is “what places are good to eat around here?” I sat down with Brittany Dicapua, the superwoman behind the Boston Food Journal, to talk about the best places to eat in every Boston neighborhood. The Boston Food Journal has been just about everywhere in the city - find out what Brittany’s top picks are for all types of food and occasions!

Do you have the goal of buying a home, but don't know exactly how the process of getting a mortgage works? I sat down with Cross Country Mortgage's Chris Devin, who was recently recognized by Mortgage Executives Magazine as being in the top 1% of mortgage originators nationwide. He broke down the process from start to finish in a way that's very easy to digest.