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How Not to Plant a Tree
A hidden mulching mistake killed two mature trees in Bill Boivin's yard — here's the root crown problem every Burlington tree owner should watch for
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Look Closer: How a Ball Python's Branch Unlocked a Nature Mystery
A mysterious chewed branch in a snake tank leads to a winter science lesson and solving a years-old mystery for columnist Bill Boivin.
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Market & Moments: Prices Expected to Soften Heading Into Summer Market
Median sale prices are slightly down over 2025, and buyers are exhibiting caution in a market that continues to be uncertain.
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Market & Moments: When Cleaning Out a Home for Sale Feels Overwhelming
Sellers have options when cleaning out a home for sale feels overwhelming or unrealistic.
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Market & Moments: Buyer Behavior More Cautious, Selective in 2026
Burlington's Real estate market appears to be moving closer to normalization. Home buyers and sellers should be prepared, realistic, and responsive to market conditions.
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Spiders, Scorpions and Lizards, Oh, My!
An expedition takes us deep in the desert on the Sea of Cortez to study an ecosystem — just as a different version of the same story plays out in our own backyard.
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Market & Moments: What Happens When the Bank Appraisal Comes in Low?
In a fast-moving and competitive housing market, a home appraisal might come in below the agreed-upon purchase price. Here's how to prepare and respond.
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Market & Moments: Burlington Housing Market Remains Resilient Despite Buyer Hesitation
While buyer caution is increasing, limited inventory continues to support home values and prevent a significant slowdown.
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Raising a Baby Raccoon: How Brown Eyes Became Our Favorite Houseguest
How an unexpected visitor became a favorite friend
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Open Permits: The Hidden Curveball That Can Stall Your Home Sale
Open permits can derail a home sale at the worst possible moment. Burlington real estate broker Susan Kadilak explains what sellers need to know.
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One Tough Old Tree: A Lesson for Us as We Age
A Burlington backyard maple has survived ice storms, lightning, and bacterial black ice. A 30-year friendship story about resilience and nature.
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Market & Moments: Burlington Real Estate Warms Up as Spring Approaches
Burlington, MA February 2026 housing update. See prices, sales trends, mortgage rate shifts, and what’s shaping the spring market.