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Author: Jodi Crowley

Jodi Crowley is a Massachusetts-based REALTOR® and local lifestyle writer dedicated to helping people discover the best of life north of Boston. A long-time resident, mom, and outdoor enthusiast, Jodi knows these communities not just professionally, but personally — whether she's hiking local trails or exploring the area with her family. With deep roots in Woburn, Winchester, Burlington, Arlington, Lexington, Reading, Wakefield, and beyond, she brings firsthand knowledge of the neighborhoods, restaurants, events, and hidden gems that make this region a wonderful place to call home. Licensed with Lamacchia Realty (MA License #9037552), Jodi combines her passion for real estate with a genuine love for her community - making her a trusted resource for both homebuyers and longtime residents alike.

Buying a Cozy Home to Share with Extended Family North of Boston

Exterior of a spacious multigenerational home north of Boston with separate entrance potential, blue front doors, landscaped yard, and text overlay reading “Buying a Cozy Home to Share with Extended Family North of Boston.

Updated for 2026 — what’s changed for multigenerational buyers in Woburn, Reading, Winchester, Wakefield, Burlington, Stoneham, Lexington, Wilmington, Tewksbury, Chelmsford, and Dracut. If you’ve been wondering whether it makes sense to buy a home big enough for your aging parents, your adult kids, a sibling working remotely, or some combination of all three — you’re […]

The Best Chiropractors North of Boston: 11 Local Practices Your Neighbors Trust

Chiropractor explaining spinal alignment using a spine model during a patient consultation

11 Local Practices Your Neighbors Trust When someone in the Woburn Residents Facebook group asked for a recommendation for a good chiropractor in Woburn or a surrounding town, the answers came pouring in. Dozens of neighbors weighed in with the names of practitioners who have helped them through back pain, sciatica, sports injuries, post-accident recovery, […]

What 32 years of MLS data tells us about Reading’s housing market

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A Saturday-by-Saturday look at single-family inventory and prices, January 1994 through May 2026. The chart that started this Most local real-estate market reports show you the past quarter, maybe the past year. The view is always too short to see the patterns that actually shape the market you live in. So I went the other […]

Things to Do North of Boston (May 8th–May 14th, 2026)

Jodi Crowley on a nature walk with family at Horn Pond, Woburn, Massachusetts

Things to Do North of Boston (May 8-14th, 2026) Looking for things to do in the Greater Boston area this week? Here’s your curated list of local events happening in Woburn, Burlington, Reading, Wakefield, Arlington, Lexington, Winchester, Medford, Melrose, Stoneham, Andover, and nearby communities. Table of Contents Mother’s Day 2026 North of Boston: Brunch & […]

Real Estate Market Updates North of Boston

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Table of Contents Decoding Real Estate Market Reports: The Importance of Sold Data, Current Listings, and Open Houses When navigating the ever-changing tides of the real estate market, having a reliable compass is vital. That’s where comprehensive real estate market reports come in, serving as a guide for buyers, sellers, and investors alike. These reports […]

Mother’s Day 2026 North of Boston: Brunch & Local Gifts

Mother and son celebrating Mother's Day with a walk around Horn Pond in Woburn, north of Boston, posing in front of a flowering tree

Where to Celebrate Mom Locally: Mother’s Day 2026 North of Boston Guide Brunch reservations, gifts she’ll actually love, and small businesses worth supporting this Sunday, May 10 A few Mother’s Days ago, my son surprised me with what is still one of my favorite gifts I’ve ever received. No reservation, no wrapped box — just […]