Jodi Crowley, Author at NORTH OF BOSTON LIFESTYLE™

Things to do North of Boston February 27th to March 5th

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Here are our favorite things to do North of Boston this upcoming week: Table of Contents Scroll down for links to local theater, public library, and recreation department calendars! There is always something fun to do in our local communities Have a local event you’d like to spread the word about? To suggest a highlight […]

Mortgage Rates Below 6% in 2026: What It Means for North of Boston Homebuyers and Sellers

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If you’ve been watching the housing market and waiting for a “sign” to make your move, this might be it. As of late February 2026, North of Boston mortgage rates—along with national averages—have dipped below 6%, hitting levels we haven’t consistently seen since 2022. According to Mortgage News Daily, the average rate recently landed at […]

Will This Storm Bring 3 Inches… or a Blizzard? How North of Boston Residents Can Prepare for a Nor’easter

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Winter in Massachusetts has a way of keeping us on our toes. One day, we’re told to expect “just a couple inches.”The next? We wake up to twice that — and suddenly the forecast is calling for 6 to 12 inches… maybe more… with wind and possible blizzard conditions. That’s exactly what happened this weekend. […]

Women’s Mental Health Support North of Boston: A Conversation with Light Work Therapy and Recovery

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Women across Woburn, Reading, Burlington, and surrounding North of Boston communities are balancing careers, families, caregiving, and personal goals—often all at once. While many appear “fine” on the outside, the mental and emotional load can quietly build over time. Recently, I sat down with Molly and Jackie from Light Work to talk about women’s mental […]

Open Houses North of Boston

Open Houses North of Boston Contact Jodi today if you would like a custom tour of open houses this weekend! 339-227-2282 or [email protected]. Brokerage: Lamacchia Realty Table of Contents From Weekend Wandering to Finding “Home” It usually starts the same way. A cup of coffee in one hand. Your phone in the other. A half-serious […]

Homes with Price Drops North of Boston

If you’ve been quietly watching the market and waiting for a sign, this might be it. Scroll down to see a list of Homes with Price Drops North of Boston. These recent reductions happened in the past two weeks—and that often means these sellers are getting more realistic. As a local agent who lives and […]