September 2025 Newsletter

SEPTEMBER 2025

Get Real (Estate) with Liz & Ellie

From Junk Fees to Secret Airbnbs: MA Takes on the Rental Market

Recently Massachusetts has taken action to protect tenants from hidden fees as well as to clarify how fees are paid to real estate agents assisting both tenants and landlords. Together, these reforms aim to make the rental process more transparent and fair. Local communities are also taking a closer look at how short-term rentals (STRs) work—and don’t—when many are not properly registered. Whether you are tenant or landlord, renter or owner, read here about how this legislation could affect you, and reach out with questions!

Happenings This Weekend

Open Studios 9/20 and 9/21 in Cambridge

This year more than 70 artists are exhibiting and selling their work at Open Studios throughout the city. The image here is by our friend—and very talented artist—Deidre Tao, so be sure to stop by her studio at 686 Mass Ave in Central Square! Full details here.

What the Fluff?

Not to be outdone, Somerville has it's own legendary event this weekend—the 20th annual What the Fluff? Festival. Live music, fluffalicious food, sticky games, zany happenings, and much more on Saturday, September 20 from 2-6pm in Union Square, Somerville.

Recent Cambridge Transactions

SOMERVILLE

26 Robinson Street

3 BD 3 BA 1540 SF $1,325,000

CAMBRIDGE

65 Eustis Street, Unit 2

2 BD 1 BA 753 SF $705,000

Cambridge

18 Laurel Street

3 BD 2 BA 1786 SF $1,400,000

Cambridge

49 8th Street

3 BD 2 BA 1311 SF $959,000

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