Know the General Condition of Your Boston Condo Building
July 19, 2014When you make an offer on a Boston condo unit, it is subject to a satisfactory inspection by reputable building inspectors. Most buyers trust their inspectors to know what they looking for, such as common systems in the building, roof, pipes, signs of moisture, settlement, leaks etc. Inspectors also check Boston luxury homes inside the unit, from everything like bath fixtures, tile grouts, heating and air conditioning (if applicable) to kitchen appliances, pipes, signs of leakage and moisture, windows etc. Read More
The Rental Market is Out of Control in Boston Luxury Real Estate
July 12, 2014The recent supply of Boston luxury homes for sale has been limited, and buyers who were in between homes, between jobs, or unable to find their ideal home to purchase, ended up renting Boston luxury real estate. This caused massive construction efforts to build high end rental buildings to satisfy the increased demand. Rents still tend to be outrageously high for Boston luxury homes, which is now forcing consumers to think twice about renting versus buying. Read More
How Useful Are Open Houses to Sell Boston Luxury Homes?
June 28, 2014The usefulness of open houses is always the big question in Boston luxury real estate. Obviously, the pulse is different in metro Boston versus the suburban market, so the question ultimately depends on location, location, location. Read More
Buying a Boston Luxury Home Directly
June 21, 2014The shortage of property supply in the Boston luxury real estate marketplace has created over eager buyers that are desperate, for lack of a better word, to find a home to buy. Buyers and their real estate agents are getting creative in searching for Boston luxury homes. Read More
Another New Project in Boston
June 16, 2014The project we have all been waiting for is finally about to break ground. Read More
Bigger Boston Luxury Homes and More Square Footage Are Better Yet Again?
June 14, 2014Oh yes! Now that the recession over, the idea of downsizing has completely gone out the window. Boston luxury real estate buyers are looking for larger spaces and more elbow room. Needless to say that they don’t mind paying more either. Read More
Boston Luxury Real Estate: Townhouses
June 7, 2014With Boston luxury home prices on the rise with a vengeance and the shortage of inventory, buyers feeling financially more confident, are beginning to look at larger condos. However, they’re not finding a condo that suits their wish list, so they have broadened their Boston luxury real estate search to include townhouses and single family homes. They are learning that, in some cases, they can buy a townhouse for the same amount of money than a 3 bedroom condo. So why not buy a townhouse instead! Read More
Boston Luxury Real Estate Buyers Experience Sticker Shock
May 31, 2014With rising Boston luxury home prices, buyers are finding it increasingly challenging to find the right home at a reasonable, affordable price. The reality is that the Boston luxury real estate market is changing, whether it’s temporary or not, and sellers and buyers need to adjust accordingly. Read More
Over Pricing of the Boston Luxury Real Estate Market
May 17, 2014We are beginning to see price reductions in high end condos and single family homes that were put on the market months ago and not sold. These Boston luxury homes were obviously priced by either over eager brokers or unrealistic sellers hoping to bank on shortage of inventory. Read More
Shift of Affordable to High End Homes Throughout Boston Neighborhoods
May 10, 2014The special thing about Boston used to be the identity of its unique neighborhoods with their own distinctive characteristics. That is changing rapidly as Boston luxury real estate prices keep rising and affordable homes are being replaced by luxury residences to fulfill the insatiable demand for high end Boston luxury homes. Read More