Slater & Marjo in the Morning

The average home value has risen by 8.7% in Massachusetts over the last twelve months. The average price according to Zillow is $612,509. More than half the time, people get more than the asking price, to boot. Massachusetts consistently makes the top ten most expensive states to live in when it comes to real estate, the price of groceries, and more...

Massachusetts is a great place to live for a multitude of reasons. Not only is it a beautiful state, but Massachusetts ranks high in public education, health care, job market, and cost of living. While the cost of living certainly increases the closer you get to the Boston metro area, folks can still seek more affordable homes and costs in the western part of the state...

Every Wednesday at 8:30 we're joined by John Perreault, Executive Director of the Berkshire Humane Society to discuss all the happenings at their Barker Road facility, plus talk about their Pet of the Week.   This week's Pet of the Week is Osira, a sweet but shy 3-year-old mixed breed bunny. Osira is a stunnin...

There is a lot to love about living in Massachusetts. From its iconic Cape Cod beaches to the bustling Boston metro area to the peaceful hills of the Berkshires, there really is something for everyone in Massachusetts. Whether you were born and raised in Massachusetts or are a transplant to the best state in New England you know all it has to offer...

Massachusetts is not known for its abundance of snakes, but there are two in particular that you do not want to mess with. The Timber Rattlesnake and Copperhead are venomous and they are found in Massachusetts. Garter snakes (sometimes referred to as garden snakes) are very common in Massachusetts and a really no threat to humans although their bite can cause some annoyances...

Massachusetts residents don't have the best reputation when it comes to driving and part of the reason for that could be the fact that we are always in a hurry. Massachusetts is always notorious for its traffic, especially in the Boston area...

LED lights are just too bright. Yes, they illuminate the road better, but at what cost? LED headlights have replaced halogen lights over the years, and some are just obnoxious. Headlights on USPS vehicles are insanely bright since they switched to LED A halogen bulb puts out about 1,000 lumens...

Massachusetts residents are known to have some pretty wild reputations. Whether it be our rabid sports fans or that sweet accent (which only a tiny percentage of us have) nothing quite defines us like our drivers.   While New York might have the reputation of being the worst driver in the U.S., some argue a strong case that, in f...

This post is surely to offend someone. I had a pit bull, I know they're a fantastic dog breed, but they can be very dangerous. Pit bulls were responsible for 66% of all dog bite fatalities from 2006-2019. The most dangerous dog breeds in Massachusetts 4...

"Private Way" signs can be confusing in Massachusetts. They come off so exclusionary, don't they?   The signs aren't as direct as "no parking", but they feel as if you're breaking some law if you travel on a "Private Way". 'Private Way' Signs Confuse Massachusetts? Ye...