Challenges of Buying 1-2 Bedroom Condos in Boston
April 7, 2018Unfortunately, there are too many Boston luxury homes buyers and a very high demand for one and two bedroom condos in all neighborhoods of Boston. Smaller units move fast in all of the most desirable neighborhoods, including Back Bay, Beacon Hill, South End, North End, Waterfront, South Boston and the Seaport. Read More
How to Get Creative with Outdoor Terrace Space
March 24, 2018Outdoor spaces like patios, gardens, decks, terraces and roof decks are major selling points in Boston luxury homes. Some buyers are influenced by outdoor space as much as kitchens. Many Boston luxury homes owners invest a considerable amount of money hiring landscape designers to create lush and inviting spaces with grills and fire pits. The challenge is how to transform the space, so that it’s functional on the outside and pleasing to the eye from the inside, so it adds value to the Boston luxury real estate. Read More
Luxury Hotel Residences
March 17, 2018Hotel residences are becoming very desirable Boston luxury real estate, mainly due to the services that these luxury hotels provide. There was a time that the only empty nesters or young professionals chose to live in hotel residences, but not anymore. The amenities appeal to all buyers from different demographics. Read More
New Luxury Lofts Are Trending
March 10, 2018It is fascinating how the demand for living-style changes through decades. Tastes for fashion, design and furniture change from one decade to the next, and so does the style of popular Boston luxury homes, architecture and interior design. Read More
A Look at the 2018 Real Estate Market
March 1, 2018With the frenzy of interest rates increasing and the effects of the new tax plan, that may or may not have an impact on real estate, it is important to take a look at how the Boston luxury real estate market is reacting to these changes. Read More
Questioning Pricing of High End Boston Luxury Homes
February 24, 2018As the inventory remains low for high end properties, there are many Boston luxury real estate listings that are sold off the market. In fact, in most cases, owners are not even thinking about selling until they are presented with an unrealistically high purchase price they can’t resist. Read More
Boston Luxury Home Transformations Can Be Dramatic
February 17, 2018For the most part, Boston luxury home buyers are better at visualizing a space that is already completed and staged. Needless to say, buyers have different needs, taste and vision of spaces that might work for them. It’s hard for them to visualize complete transformation of an existing home that could be tailored to their needs and taste. Read More
What’s the Best Fit: Luxury Condo or Single Family Home?
February 10, 2018There was a time that single family home prices were higher than Boston luxury condos. It’s not always the case these days. Read More
Buyers Think Online First for New Home Searches
February 3, 2018Gone are the days that the buyers’ primary source of property listings is the Sunday newspaper real estate section. People don’t wait anymore to let the print information arrive at their doorstep, since it’s at their fingertips in real time online. Read More
Starting the New Year with a Tight Market
January 27, 2018It typically takes a couple of weeks after the first of the year for Boston luxury homes buyers / sellers to get into the mind set and start thinking of real estate. But this isn’t a typical year. Buyers and sellers are more anxious than ever in the new year, trying to buy/sell their Boston luxury real estate and move on. This ambition could be attributed to a strong economy, strong stock market and rising interest rates in the near future. Read More