Public Transportation in Lowell

Public Transportation in LowellPublic transportation in Lowell runs on three connected systems: the LRTA local buses for getting around the city and nearby towns, the…

Commute From Lowell to Boston

Commute From Lowell to BostonThe Lowell to Boston commute gives you two real choices: the MBTA Lowell Line train from Lowell Station to North Station,…

Getting Around Lowell Without a Car

Getting Around Lowell Without a CarYes, you can get around Lowell without a car, and how well it works depends mostly on where in the…

Should I Do a Final Walk-Through? Yes, Here’s Why

You're days from closing. The movers are booked, the keys are in sight, and your agent calls: "Let's schedule your final walk-through." Should you bother?…

Questions to Ask When Hiring a Real Estate Agent in Greater Lowell

Hiring a real estate agent is hiring the person who will negotiate the biggest transaction of your life. Most people spend more time researching a…

Commuter Rail Near Lowell

Commuter Rail Near LowellLowell has its own commuter rail station: Lowell Station at the Gallagher Terminal, the northern end of the MBTA's Lowell Line, with…

What Is Traffic Like in Lowell?

What Is Traffic Like in Lowell?Traffic in Lowell is manageable inside the city most of the day, and the real pressure points are the regional…

Does Lowell Have Flooding Problems?

Does Lowell Have Flooding Problems?Lowell is a river city, and the factual answer is that flooding in Lowell is a property by property question, not…

Rental Guide: Renting in Greater Lowell

Greater Lowell has one of the most varied Rental markets in Massachusetts, downtown mill lofts, triple-deckers, garden-style complexes, and single-family rentals spread across a dozen…

Lowell Crime Rate: What the Numbers Say

Lowell Crime Rate: What the Numbers SayA crime rate is a calculation, not an opinion: it is the number of reported offenses in a category…