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Comment on Will no more than 4 students living together solve anything? by Zach

Zach — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 17:38:12 +0000

Limiting student occupancy will effectively spread students out, causing them to move further away into surrounding communities. They will displace local families and long-time residents. They will bring with them all the problems that they now cause in their current neighborhoods. Affected city residents will not be happy.

Forcing students to spread out will force students to occupy more housing, creating a housing shortage. As a result, rents in general will rise, especially in areas adjacent to student-occupied areas.

Per-student cost of housing will rise, even as overall rents decline. Students, parents, and educational institutions will not be happy.

Thank you,
Zach Browne

Comment on Blogging for dollars? WHAT dollars? by WilliamT

WilliamT — Tue, 26 Jun 2007 22:56:13 +0000

Thanks for sparing us all the clutter and confusion of a blog top-loaded with advertisments! Truth be told, if I’m interested in researching support serevices (moving companies and the like), I’ll surf http://www.chestnuthill.com.

Peace!

Comment on Buyers Perogative by WilliamT

WilliamT — Tue, 26 Jun 2007 22:50:27 +0000

Thanks for the fine words of advice. I’m cruising around http://www.newtonpads.com/resultsdb.php?sales=bostonapts_sales and finding prices to be pretty reasonable, especially as investment prospects.

Jamaica Plain holds a special place in our hearts (hi, McCauley!). We’re kinda’ torn between Jamaica Plain and Newton; checking out http://www.jamaicaplainpads.com/resultsdb.php?sales=bostonapts_sales and the Dedham 3 bedroom listing is SWEET.

Comment on Not Your Fathers Solar Panel by WilliamT

WilliamT — Tue, 26 Jun 2007 21:35:29 +0000

Hurrah for forward-thinking homeowners, landlords and builders!

As a former resident of the wild outback (off the grid in every way!) I’ve had first-hand experience with the efficacy of solar-electric generation, albeit the big, bulky pannels. Solar-electric generation is easy, and has indeed been made more user-friendly with the advent of solar roofing (see http://bostonrealestateblog.com/ for more information).

I look forward to seeing more and more solar-electric roofs in the very near future. Fact is, the aesthetic of solar roofing can’t be overstated, and the value to the homeowner is beyond compare, and the cost can be readily amortized, well within the lifespan of the installation.

Maybe some readers have examples of some local installatons? I’d love to see them!