Yet Another Benefit of Modular Construction

By now many have heard about the use of modular construction to save time and money on projects such as the new Marriott hotel in New York City and McDonald’s locations in the UK. Beyond saving time and money, there is yet another benefit of modular construction over the typical site build - the use of automation. As the number of skilled laborers is decreasing, modular builders are able to take advantage of technology “to automate a variety of construction tasks including nailing, milling of openings, sheet cutting, gluing, inkjet marking, and sheet addition and handling.” Read more about these great benefits here.

OnPoint Capital Featured in NEREJ

OnPoint Capital’s newest luxury condo project, located at 57 Saratoga Street in East Boston, was recently featured in the NEREJ! Click here to read the full article.

The Latest Home Design Trends

In the second half of 2019, we are seeing a bit of a shift in home design trends, of which the most notable is black kitchens instead of the all white kitchens we have been seeing for a few years now. In addition, showpiece bathtubs are a popular design item along with patterns backsplashes and bold print wallpapers. To find out more about recent design trends, check out this article and infographic.

Public Transportation and Real Estate Prices - Are They Linked?

It is no secret that cities across the country are facing transportation challenges as urban populations grow and Boston is no exception. According to a recent Boston.com article, “Governor Charlie Baker has proposed an $18 billion transportation bond bill that would help fund the T’s 13-year maintenance backlog, as well as expansion efforts.” This is just one effort among many to get Greater Boston’s public transportation to serve more people more efficiently and reliably so less people have to rely on driving in increasingly heavy commuter traffic.

So, what effect, if any, will Boston’s transportation difficulties have on the real estate market?

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