Ok, so maybe “estates” isn’t quite the right word, but for city living in Boston these homes in the Back Bay, Beacon Hill, and the South End are pushing the definition. Following up on our brief look at the 10 Highest Priced Homes in Boston, here are the largest of the large Boston real estate [...]
Boston condos are evaporating from the market faster than they can come on. Strange times indeed. We previously wrote about the Boston condo inventory problem, and now it’s looking like a problem that is only deepening. In the Boston real estate market, trends are continuing to show declining inventory. Boston condo inventory available on the [...]
If you’re thinking of buying a home or condo in Boston in the next 6-12 months, this class is a great opportunity to learn how to buy a home the right way, saving you time and money. The home buying process may seem a bit intimidating at first, but it doesn’t need to be. Come [...]
Now THIS is a heavyweight battle. Two of the most desirable Boston neighborhoods are going to battle it out for supremacy. And we need YOUR vote to decide! Does the South End or the Back Bay have better properties? Which neighborhood is hotter right now? Which has the better value? Would YOU rather live in the [...]
On the heels of a story in the Boston Herald about Massachusetts pending home sales rising 40%, here are the numbers a little closer to home. Overall, in the first quarter of 2012, Greater Boston pending sales* came in at 4734, compared to 3868 in Q1 2011 – a jump of 22%. Following January’s increase [...]
We all need a little distraction from time to time. Sometimes that calls for looking at properties you can’t have. Even if you already own a home, that shouldn’t stop you from peeking, now should it? If you’re curious, here you go… 10 Most Expensive Boston Real Estate Listings For Sale Now (click [...]
I had the opportunity this morning to do a live interview about the Boston rental market on The Morning Show over at the NECN studio in Newton. I talked with show host Steve Aveson about Boston rental market conditions as well as some tips and advice for renters. It aired live on NECN this morning, but [...]
So, if you were to Google “Boston Haggler” I come up #1 for the following article in the New York Times: Knowing Cost, the Customer Sets the Price. This is the New York Times here people, not the National Enquirer. Granted, the content of the story is discussing my negotiating prowess in a retail setting, but [...]
In the first part of this series I talked about Short Sales. I wrote about how buyers, in our initial buyer consultation, often ask about short sales and foreclosures assuming they are the same. Clients always think they can buy short sales or foreclosure in Boston at a steep discount. While it is possible sometimes, there is also more [...]
“All Growns Up!” FINALLY! So you just landed your first real job and your first real apartment in Boston that where don’t have to write your name on your food. But you can’t go on a shopping spree in your favorite furniture store (really, can you ever?) so what can you do? Here are few ideas: [...]
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