O'Connor & Highland - Greater Boston Realtors

05/20/2026

Buying in Greater Boston can feel overwhelming—but every neighborhood and price point is moving differently right now.

Mark breaks down what buyers should be paying attention to across the city and suburbs, where opportunities still exist, and how to approach this market strategically.

If buying a home is on your radar this year, let’s talk about what makes the most sense for you and your goals.

05/19/2026

Mortgage Mondays 📉

Last week: 6.325%
This week: 6.625%
This time last year: 6.920%

Rates moved up a bit this week, but they’re still lower than they were a year ago.

A reminder that mortgage rates are always moving, and trying to perfectly time the market is nearly impossible. What matters most is having the right strategy for your life, goals, and timing.

We’re here to help you navigate it all.

05/18/2026

Final Episode 🎬

The reveal is here.

From prep work and staging to the final before & after transformation, this Melrose home came to life with the help of an incredible team and a thoughtful strategy from start to finish.

We wrapped it all up with a neighborhood open house and loved seeing the community come through to experience the transformation firsthand.

This is what happens when the right people, vision, and preparation come together.

Thinking about selling? Let’s talk.

05/17/2026

Spring surprises are on the way 🌷🍬

This season’s Raving Fan gift is something sweet from none other than Madeline’s Candy Shop in the South End. We’re so excited to partner with them for a second time this year to treat our O&H Raving Fans.

Want in on the fun?

If someone in your world is getting married, changing jobs, growing their family, or planning their next chapter, introduce them to O&H. Or, if we’ve worked together before, leaving us a review means the world to us.

Our Raving Fans get access to surprise gifts like this one, invitations to events, and discounts from our trusted network of professional partners.

Good people know good people 🤍

05/15/2026

A Medford condo with the best of both worlds.

3 bedrooms, 1 bath, and a location that puts you close to Whole Foods runs, Davis Square dinners, Somerville coffee shops, and easy access into the city.

The kind of place where weekday convenience and weekend plans both come easy.

05/12/2026

Introducing John O’Connor, Co-Founder of O&H.

Lawyer. Real estate advisor. Minister. Trusted guide.

John brings a rare depth of experience to this business—not just in contracts and negotiations, but in understanding people, navigating major life transitions, and showing up with wisdom, steadiness, and care.

With a background that includes law, a Master of Divinity from Harvard, and decades of real estate experience, John approaches this work differently. Thoughtful strategy, deep relationships, and trust are at the center of everything he does.

Because who you work with matters. And how someone shows up in life says a lot about how they’ll show up for you in business.

05/11/2026

05/07/2026

Episode 2 🎬
O&H goes HGTV in Melrose, MA.

the contractor, .interiors the stager, and .oboyle.75 the home inspector get to work…because getting a home ready for market is all about the right team and the right plan.

When you work with O&H, you’re not just getting an agent—you’re getting access to a network of trusted, vetted professionals who know how to execute and elevate a home.

This is how we help our clients stand out—and get results.

Thinking about selling? Let’s talk.