Boston Luxury Real Estate Building Additions Without a Permit
May 3, 2014Living in historically designated neighborhoods like the Back Bay, Beacon Hill or the South End, means home owners must follow strict guidelines to preserve the historic nature of their Boston luxury homes. It’s safe to assume that any changes made to the exterior of the building - front or back - must have the architectural approval of that neighborhood. Read More
Gentrification of Boston Neighborhoods
April 26, 2014Boston neighborhoods, like most cities, are changing rapidly. New housing developments / construction projects and demand for Boston luxury real estate properties have impacted the prices of land and property - both are soaring . In some ways, the historic and charming neighborhoods are disappearing and giving way to the new housing demand, luxury storefronts and brand new retail spaces. Read More
Demand for Larger Boston Luxury Real Estate Units
April 19, 2014With a stronger residential real estate market in general, Boston is seeing higher demand for larger condo units. Families living in Boston want to stay in the city and don’t necessarily want vertical living. Read More
Boston Luxury Homes with Hotel Services
April 12, 2014I've discussed this topic many times on this blog, but this time, we're going to take a a closer look at one property in particular. I’m going to showcase a Boston luxury real estate condo in the residences at the W. Read More
Boston Luxury Real Estate Prices in the Suburbs
April 5, 2014Prices of Boston luxury real estate homes did not suffer much during the economic downturn. However, the suburban real estate market took a nose dive, even in the more affluent suburbs like Wellesley, Weston and Concord, etc. Properties in Weston or Wellesley that commanded prices well above $15M were reducing asking price to historical lows. For example, a Boston luxury home in Wellesley was reduced from $14.5M to $9.5M, and we are seeing more drastic reductions in Weston. Read More
Demand for Larger Boston Luxury Real Estate Condo Units is Increasing
March 29, 2014There were times that only a certain segment of the population would live in Boston luxury condos and apartments, but that certainly has changed. Condo or apartment dwelling was popular among very young or very old, but condos are in much higher demand for a wide range of buyers, including families now. Read More
Find Your Ideal Boston Neighborhood
March 22, 2014For someone unfamiliar with the different neighborhood personalities, Boston luxury real estate buyers often want an overview of available neighborhoods, along with their pros and cons. Their first question is "where should I begin to look for a Boston luxury home?" Read More
When to Put Your Boston Luxury Home on the Market and Price to Sell
March 15, 2014If you’re thinking of putting your Boston luxury home on the market, don’t wait too long or you may miss a very strong seller’s market. Granted, home prices are going up now, but it does not necessarily mean that they will stay up. Once the Boston luxury real estate market adjusts itself and housing supply increases, sell prices will stabilize accordingly. Read More
Boston Luxury Businesses Are Booming
March 8, 2014As the economy is getting stronger, consumers are becoming more optimistic about spending money. Couple this with the influx of international population, and luxury businesses are expanding in size and doubling their sale volume. Read More
Prime Example of Boston City Living with Hotel Amenities
March 1, 2014Condominium living in large Boston luxury real estate towers is becoming more and more popular. These buildings offer services and amenities that make life so much more convenient and hassle free. Even families with children are now more open minded than we have seen before about living in these high rises. Read More