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Patriot’s Day Events & Activities in Boston, MA!

Happy April, Bostonians! As our weather slowly warms up and we head closer to summer, more Boston area events and activities pop up on the calendar. One major highlight in April is Patriot’s Day.

This is a very special day here in Boston, as only Massachusetts and Maine celebrate Patriot’s Day, which always takes place the third Monday in April. It commemorates the anniversary of the Battles of Lexington and Concord, which began the American Revolutionary War.

Most of April, you can catch over 40 reenactments from the war! These includes the notorious Paul Revere midnight ride across Boston, with battles on Lexington Green and Old North Bridge in Concord. Events begin this Saturday, April 6, and run until April 20. For a full list, click here.

You can also head to historic places around Massachusetts to view what life was like in the 18th century, such as Paul Revere’s house in Boston’s North End or Hartwell Tavern in Lincoln. From the clothing they wore to the weapons they used in battle, these visits will feel like traveling through time!

April 15 also marks the beginning of school vacation week in Massachusetts, as well as a three-day weekend for many workers. It’s a good thing too, because Patriot’s Day is also the day when the Boston Marathon is held each year. In fact, many Bostonians just refer to it as “Marathon Monday!”

Thousands of people from across the world come to Boston, MA to run in the infamous Boston Marathon each year, and thousands watch and cheer on the runners from the sidelines. If you aren’t heading downtown Boston for the marathon, I’d recommend steering clear.

Steer clear unless you’re headed to Fenway Park for a Boston Red Sox game, that is, because a home game is always scheduled for Patriot’s Day.

So, whether you plan to attend a reenactment, visit a historic site or museum, participate in or cheer at the Boston Marathon, attend the Boston Red Sox game, or just relax on your day off, I hope you enjoy April 15! As your Boston real estate agent, I wanted to fill you in on all the excitement happening in Boston, MA on this very special day.

Ready to buy a Boston home or sell a Boston home? The time is now! Prices and mortgage rates are rising, so you shouldn’t wait to buy. Inventory is low, so it’s a great time to sell fast! Contact me with questions or to get started on accomplishing your spring real estate goals here in Boston, MA.

Patti Fine
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Email: pf@pattifine.com
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The History of St. Patrick’s Day in Boston, MA!

Here in Boston, MA, the month of March means the celebration of St. Patrick’s Day. Whether you’re Irish or not, as a Bostonian, you can’t help but get swept up in the music, the dancing, the food, the beer and the overall Irish spirit during ongoing events and activities.

That’s because in Boston, St. Patrick’s Day isn’t just a day to wear green and watch floats cruise by during a parade. There is a long history here! As your Boston real estate agent, I’d love to fill you in on it today.

It is said that the earliest celebration of St. Patrick’s Day in America took place in Boston, in 1737. Colonists of Irish descent created a modest parade, one that would return more than 100 years later.

Then, on March 17 in 1776, St. Patrick became a name that saved Boston from British invasion. It is said that General John Henry Knox and Continental Army troops cut down trees and blackened and hollowed them to look like canons. He and our troops then brought the 55 "canons" to Dorchester Heights and made the password to cross through the continental lines “St. Patrick.”

When the British saw the canons, they turned back and evacuated Boston on March 17. This is why in Boston, March 17 is also honored as Evacuation Day!

The first official St. Patrick’s Day parade celebrated in Boston, MA was in 1876, and it has been celebrated every year since. Evacuation Day was declared a holiday in 1901, marking the 125th anniversary of the Continental Army forcing the British out of Boston. Now, as Bostonians, we celebrate both on March 17.

This, along with the flourishing communities of Irish immigrations early in our country’s history, has made St. Patrick’s Day a day to honor, celebrate and remember here in Boston, MA!

So, how can you celebrate this historic day? Every year, there is a huge parade, a 5K run before the parade, and Irish dancing after the parade. There is also a concert every year by the Irish punk band, Dropkick Murphys. Check out my community events page to find all the information you need!

As you take time this month to celebrate Boston's rich history, take some time to also gear up for the spring real estate market. Home prices and home sales are up, so it’s a great time to sell your Boston home. Because prices and sales are going up, you also shouldn’t wait to buy a Boston home! Contact me. I am more than willing to help you with whatever you need!

Patti Fine

Phone: 617-642-7585

Email: pf@pattifine.com

Patti Fine Real Estate

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Perks of City Living in Boston, MA!

As a Boston real estate agent that works in the city and outlying neighborhoods of Boston, MA, I often get to hear why clients decide to move into the city or out into the suburbs. Which is better?

There is no right or wrong answer to this, it’s a matter of opinion.While city living has its perks, as a recent Market Watch article suggests, life in the suburbs has its own set of perks as well. So, which do you prefer?

After the snowstorm we experienced here in Boston, here is what this columnist with Market Watch had to say were the perks of living in the city, especially during the winter:

No whiteout. While homeowners in the suburbs were trapped in their homes after “Blinding Nemo” blew through, city dwellers were out walking their dogs and going on with regular business.

No shoveling. If you live in a condo or apartment complex in the city, you don’t have a driveway to shovel, which might have saved you up to six hours of labor after this last snowstorm.

No roof trouble. City homes are built with brick, while many of the older New England homes are built with wood. If your building does have roof damage, it is most likely not your responsibility to fix it, unless you own a single-family home or townhome.

No floods. If you live in a high-rise or upper-floor building, you don’t have to deal with this once the snow melts or the spring rains arrive.

No mowing. As with the no shoveling, if you don’t have a yard, you don’t have to mow the lawn.

No car. This isn’t true for everyone, but if you want to live in the city without a car to pay for and deal with, you could. Public transportation and bike-friendly streets are widespread.

No outages. Well, that’s not entirely true. City dwellers experience power outages after a storm too sometimes, but not as often. And they tend to get resolved faster than in small suburbs.

No commute. You don’t have to get up hours before you actually start work to weave through traffic or to sit through a long train ride. A quick walk, bicycle ride or bus trip will get you to work in no time.

So, those are the perks to living in the city of Boston, MA, from the opinion of a Market Watch columnist. So, what are the perks of living in the suburbs of Boston?

Well, as long as you live in one of the Boston's surrounding neighborhoods, many of these factors still remain true. Public transportation is prevalent, homes are built with brick and power outages don’t last long.

What else is a perk of living in the suburbs? I’d love to hear your thoughts! Leave me a comment.

As your Boston real estate agent, it’s my job to find you a home that suits your needs and wants. If that’s in the city, so be it! If it’s in a surrounding suburb, I can do that too. Check out current listings in the Boston real estate market and let me know what strikes your fancy!