Steve Mallia, Real Estate Agent

09/07/2026

Happy Labor Day 🇺🇸

09/03/2026

There’s something special about Labor Day Weekend on the North Shore ☀️🌊

For me, it’s one more chance to enjoy the places and traditions that make this area feel like home.

One of my favorites is the Gloucester Schooner Festival, with historic schooners, races, sails, and plenty of activity on the waterfront. ⛵️

If you’re looking for something uniquely North Shore to do this weekend, it’s hard to beat.

Wishing everyone a safe and enjoyable Labor Day Weekend!

Find full event details for the Schooner Festival Here: https://www.maritimegloucester.org/schooner-festival

Join the Gloucester Schooner Festival—an annual celebration of maritime heritage featuring historic schooners, waterfront activities, live music, and family-friendly fun in Gloucester, Massachusetts.

08/30/2026

Thinking about making a move to the North Shore?

There’s a lot more to finding the right home than the house itself. The community, the neighborhood, and the way you want to live all play a role.

After living and working in this area, I’ve learned that every North Shore town has its own personality. Taking the time to understand those differences can make all the difference in finding the right fit.

If you're considering a move, start by getting to know the communities. The right home often starts with the right place.

08/28/2026

Thinking about buying a home this fall? 🍂

As summer winds down, the real estate market can start to shift. Buyer competition, inventory, and seller priorities may all look a little different than they did earlier in the year.

But is fall actually a better time to buy?

Read more 🔗

If you're thinking about buying a home, late summer can be an interesting time to start paying attention. The pace of th

08/26/2026

Summer sunsets won’t last forever 🌅

If you’re looking for a few beautiful spots to catch one before the season winds down, here are four of my favorites across the North Shore.

Which sunset spot should I check out next?

08/21/2026

Why do some homes sell faster than others?

It’s not always about having the newest kitchen or the biggest backyard.

Price, presentation, location, timing, and marketing can all play a role in how quickly a home attracts the right buyer.

I took a closer look at what can help a home stand out in today’s market, and why there’s rarely just one reason a property sells quickly.

Read the full article to learn more:

If you've ever wondered why one home seems to sell almost immediately while another sits on the market for weeks or mont

08/20/2026

Summer's winding down, but there's still time to get in a few more beach days ☀️🌊

The North Shore has no shortage of great places to spend a summer day. So, before the flip flops get packed away, make time for one more beach day.

What's your favorite North Shore beach?

08/18/2026

Waiting for rates to drop before you start looking?

It’s a question I hear often, and the answer isn’t always as simple as “wait” or “buy now.”

Mortgage rates are only one part of the equation. Your budget, the price of the home, available inventory, and your personal timeline all matter, too.

Read more here 👉 https://rem.ax/mortgageratedrop

What Buyers Should ConsiderIf you've been thinking about buying a home, there's a good chance you've asked yourself one

08/14/2026

There's a reason people want to call Peabody home, and it seems that it's being noticed 👀

08/14/2026

Peabody is officially having a moment.

I'm sure you've seen that Realtor.com just named 01960 the hottest ZIP code in America, and as a lifelong Peabody resident, I’m not surprised.

From its location and accessibility to the value and lifestyle it offers, there’s a lot that makes Peabody stand out on the North Shore.

I took a closer look at what’s driving the attention and what this recognition means for Peabody and the broader North Shore real estate market.

Read the latest on the blog:
https://rem.ax/peabody-top-ranked

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If you live on the North Shore, you probably didn’t need a national ranking to tell you that Peabody is a place pe