Renting vs Buying on the North Shore: Which Is Better for Your Budget in 2026?

Renting vs Buying on the North Shore: Which Is Better for Your Budget in 2026?

Renting vs Buying on the North Shore: Which Is Better for Your Budget in 2026?Kathleen Militello
Published on: 13/01/2026

Renting vs. buying on the North Shore in 2026—real monthly payments, equity growth, tax benefits, and town-by-town price comparisons to help you decide what truly makes sense for your budget and long-term plans.

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2026 North Shore Real Estate: Embracing the New Normal (with Fresh Local Stats)

2026 North Shore Real Estate: Embracing the New Normal (with Fresh Local Stats)

2026 North Shore Real Estate: Embracing the New Normal (with Fresh Local Stats)Kathleen Militello
Published on: 07/01/2026

What the 2026 “new normal” means for North Shore buyers and sellers. Local market stats, pricing insights, inventory shifts, and smart strategies for Ipswich, Gloucester, Beverly, Essex, Lynn, and Salisbury.

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Lynn, MA vs. Salem, MA: Comparing Cost, Lifestyle, Things to Do, and Real Estate on the North Shore

Lynn, MA vs. Salem, MA: Comparing Cost, Lifestyle, Things to Do, and Real Estate on the North Shore

Lynn, MA vs. Salem, MA: Comparing Cost, Lifestyle, Things to Do, and Real Estate on the North ShoreKathleen Militello
Published on: 14/10/2025

Deciding between Lynn and Salem, MA? Compare real estate prices, lifestyle, things to do, cost of living, and more. Discover which North Shore community fits your needs.

Buyer & Seller TipsNorth Shore Coastal Living
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