great company, great service fast closing, would definitely go to them again for servicesread more

Worst mortgage broker I've ever seen. Not able to quote a rate for weeks, not revealing lender…read morename and not able to provide GFE until the day before closing. No response to our calls until two days later. Forced us to join some credit union while plenty of commercial banks provide the same loan terms. Sky high fees while other brokers offer no cost closing... Difficulties every step of the way during the loan application process. I'm so happy to refinance now and get rid of the crappy lender Drew mortgage got us. We are definitely NOT considering using Drew again!!!

Was a 5, until they sold my loan. Mortgage Network was wonderful and made everything smooth and…read moreeasy. The closing was a breeze. But now this. They sold it to a 1 star, shady loan servicer with terrifyingly horrible reviews, no accreditation at all, not even the Better Business Bureau. I had no idea this was even possible, and now I am stuck with a loan through a company that will likely harass me, mess up my escrow and mess up my payments. I would go to a bank directly next time. This has really disturbed me.

Deborah Lynn Bodnar was AWESOME. I frequently have heard horror stories about the home buying…read moreprocess, BUT Deb made everything so easy for us. Zero stress. We went into this process as first time home buyers and didn't really know what to expect. Deb walked us through everything and answered any and all questions we had extremely fast - not once did we feel nervous or confused. She asked for the necessary paperwork and did the rest. She honestly made us feel like VIPs. Everything was done quickly and accurately which ultimately led us to the home of our dreams. I cannot say enough good things about Deb, and I will be recommending her to anyone I know that is looking to buy a house.

When I worked with Linda a little while back to sell my home in Boston, she was amazing. To be…read morehonest, I was intimidated by the process. But she explained in detail everything I needed to know. Real estate transactions can be highly stressful, but I can't imagine having a better experience. Thanks, Linda!

Buying or selling a house can be incredibly daunting and having an agent who is an energetic,…read moreinformed and most especially "on your side" makes all the difference. Last year a friend recommended Linda to us when we were seeking to sell our home in Roslindale and we have counted ourselves very lucky since. Linda is incredibly knowledgeable about the real estate market in general - she was a source of incredible insight into the market, the psychologies involved and how best to showcase our home. She also is a really vital part of the community as well. She knows the shop owners, florists, restaurant owners nearby by name. It's clear hers is not just a "market area" but a community of which she is an active and involved part. Linda was an astute professional knowing all the ins-and-outs of the regulations and processes and presented us with updated market comparisons as we went through the process. She helped us to be informed as to the market fluctuations (in a very topsy-turvy time). We put ourselves entirely in Linda's hands and she and her Team helped polish our modest house into a showpiece and walked us through every step to the happy sale. At the same time we were selling a house, Linda also helped me to get my next place, which I adore! Trying to sell one house and buy another is incredibly stressful and I was having difficulties on my own but then Linda helped steer me through beautifully. Even though it was outside her normal area of Boston she had a great grasp on the market there as well. It was her sage advice and guidance that enabled me to swoop in and get this new place in very competitive circumstances. She was invaluable in dealing successfully with somewhat antagonistic seller agent, recommending an incredible lawyer and knowing the best contractors I've ever had the good fortune to work with. To say Linda was there as a positive, supportive and knowledgeable advocate in a way that changed my life for the better is not an understatement. Linda was incredibly active, involved and committed as well as being a warm and generous advocate (unlike other real estate agents who might be passive or seem only interested in their cut). She is also a delight to spend time with - friendly, funny and kind. My Christmas card list is not big but Linda is on it! It can be scary to put yourself into a "dog-eat-dog" competitive and confusing real estate market but if you are looking for a warm, energetic, savvy agent who values community and has great knowledge and integrity, look no further than Linda. She is a jewel!

I have worked with Aaron for many years in refinancing my property and I have recommended him to…read moremy family and friends. His communication skills are excellent, he always returns calls or emails promptly. He will stay in touch with clients over the years and let them know if they can benefit by refinancing or help them with a new home purchase. He also is very knowledgeable and can always find the best rates and loan programs to suit your needs. He is the best!

Aaron always finds a solution for the toughest situations. He makes just enough communications and…read moredoesn't bother and overwhelm you with excessive communications. I have been working with him since 2008 and we built a great relationship over the course of a decade. He helped me get my initial mortgage for a property I own in Boston and refinance it multiple times and reduce the payments I have. I strongly recommend him as he stays on top of your applications and he provides a vast amount of guidance strategizing for a positive result throughout the process.

I can't speak for the entire Remax but myself and 2 friends bought houses/condos with Shira…read moreSteinberg from this Remax and she is amazing! I bought in Cambridge, one friend bought in the South End and another friend in Roslindale so she knows areas outside of the South End. Shira is great for many reasons! First she is smart, went to Wharton Business School! Second she has been in the business for years and knows tons about real estate- she has worked as both seller's and buyer's agents. Third she has money- she won't try to sell you the most expensive place. She actually cares about making a good fit for you! I don't get anything by reccomending her but if you do call, mention my name, perhaps she'll give you extra attn since myself and 2 friends all bought with her.

I did a search for Shira Steinberg and I guess this is the best place to review her as well. Words…read morecannot express how AMAZING this woman is, and I have really high standards, I had a complicated financing situation (multiple international money streams for the down payment), I work 60 - 80 hours a week so she had to deal with my ridiculous schedule, and on top of that, we had to have check-ins with my demanding father every now and then. I'm a highly analytical person and I love data. She dealt with everything with so much grace and professionalism, and gave me all the details whenever I asked for them. First of all, as you all may know, the real estate market has dramatically shifted in 2009. Shira offers a free consultation upfront to explain her experience as well as the homebuying process. She is particularly well versed in condominiums and first-time homebuyers (such as myself). She leaves you with a packet so everything you'll ever need to know. I used that packet's information to interview 2 other agents and liked her the most. Shira has a DRIVER. This is so clutch because when you're going on marathon listing viewings the last thing you want your agent to do is be busy dealing with traffic, directions, and parking, and not focus on you. Also, at the start of every day you go see listings, Shira will compile a map and the MLS listing information for you to have handy. I was a competitive buyer - second bidder. Shira helped guide me through the process of writing a good offer that ultimately got accepted over the first one. Shira is very good at helping you figure out what you want in a condo, and then starts eliminating listings for you so you don't waste your time looking at things you don't like. She does not upsell and make you buy something out of your range. Shira has helped one of my co-workers buy his place as well, and he was doing this remotely (in Africa). She is extremely responsive via phone and email. She writes very eloquent responses and answers that I will be saving and referring to in the future if any of my friends have questions! I had a down payment that came in bits and pieces through multiple sources. Shira recommended a GREAT mortgage broker to me who was able to deal with the large amount of paperwork involved, AND he also worked overtime during weekends when we had a pressing deadline. He got me the mortgage I wanted and a great rate. The lawyer she recommended was also solid, and I got discounts. The home inspector, electrician, plumber, every recommendation that came from Shira was solid. During negotiations, she was a major help in settling items from the inspection. I would recommend her without a doubt to anyone who values her detail-oriented, professional, and highly experienced background. She is someone who can work around the many unexpected problems you may encounter in homebuying that those with less experience may not have the creativity to solve. Her website is http://www.justsayso.net/

Garett and his team at Fairway have gone above and beyond to make sure we were able to understand…read morethe loan process as first time home-buyers. Garett was readily available to answer any questions and always made sure we understood the process clearly. As first time home buyers this can be a daunting and overwhelming process and we were always met with patience and a lighthearted conversation whenever a question would arise. Thanks to Garett and his team at Fairway we were able to secure a mortgage in a very quick and painless way. We are so thankful the extra time Garett put in for us and recommend him highly.

Best Land Lord/Real Estate/Apartment Rental company I have ever had…read more This is my third apartment and I have been blown away by Rinaldo Realty. Every call- question, comment, complaint - is answered promptly; in fact I don't even usually have to leave a message I talk to someone right away. All maintance issues are fixed within 24 hours and on the rare occasion it can't be fixed that quickly SOMETHING is done as a temporary fix. When my apartment was flooded by my upstairs neighbors- the landlord was there within 15 minutes and spent the next 7 hours cleaning the mess and even offered to pay for us to go somewhere for the day while he fixed things up. When our fridge stopped being cold, or the stove pilot wouldn't lite- he asked which model I had, realized right away they were older appliances. By the time I got home form work- there were new ones. Rinaldo Realty is great to rent from. I'm dreading ever having to move!

Excellent apartment, in an excellent location, made better by an excellent realty company. All my…read morecalls were answered or returned immediately, problems were fixed right away (including problems that occured on a Friday night/Saturday morning!) I have had a really great three years in this apartment, and it's been a pleasure dealing with Rinaldo Realty.

Sofia is the best at what she does. She was always thete any time of the day to meet with me and…read moreanswer questions and got me the best possible rate on the market for my new house! She's very knowledgeable and makes the process of buying a new home as easy as can be! I highly recommend Sofia to everyone because she's the best!

If you looked up the definition of amazing in the dictionary, Sofia's picture would come up. I am a…read morefirst time home buyer and she made this process like a walk in the park. From answering my frequent, frantic calls/emails asking for updates, to crunching numbers over and over to ensure I got what I needed, Sofia never lost patience with me or sight of the end goal. Sofia and her team are true professionals and provide service with a smile- they were always so happy, positive, and reassuring that we would make things work. That is why I am a proud homeowner today. Thank you Sofia and team!