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thriving, flourishing, growing, advancing, arriving, making it, developing,

thriving, flourishing, growing, advancing, arriving, making it, developing,

in Boston.

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The Relocation Guide

Thoughtfully created by the writers of The Boston Alien to offer practical, personal support to anyone looking to make Boston their new home. Drawing from personal relocation experiences and local knowledge, this is a guide that aims to help newcomers find their footing and feel at ease as they settle into the city’s unique rhythms and character.

Inside, you’ll discover clear, helpful tips, an honest sense of what life in Boston is like, and thoughtful advice to make your transition as smooth as possible.

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Joan Bissdorf

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This Boston Alien is a real estate agent whose life revolves around a spectrum of real estate activities- coordinating pieces of an affordable housing development, analyzing land and subdivision bylaws, crunching numbers for a flip, and representing clients in purchases and sales.

She is deeply passionate about real estate and pens her stories and insights in her self-titled website, www.joanbissdorf.com.