Now a Seller’s Market in Boston Luxury Real Estate
October 6, 2012The market has definitely turned around and the sellers are delighted. Unfortunately, buyers don’t have as much negotiating room as they had for the past two years. In some of the best Boston neighborhoods, every listing under $1.5M has had multiple offers and sold for way over the asking price. As a result, many unhappy and disappointed buyers are faced with what to do next. Read More
History of Boston Homes and the Impact on Value
September 29, 2012Buyers love to hear about the history of the properties they visit, especially in such a well-established, historic city like Boston. There is always interest into who lived there in the past, the year the Boston home was built, any work done to the house (whether it’s visible to not), the extent of renovation, materials used, and names of architects or contractors if they are reputable. Read More
Why You Should Buy a Boston Home Now
September 22, 2012With mortgage rates way down and rents on the rise, buyers should seriously consider buying a Boston home instead of simply renting. Analyzing the current numbers, it’s a better investment to purchase property than support a local landlord. Read More
Boston Condos Compared to European Housing: What’s the Right Fit?
September 15, 2012Having just spent a fair amount of time in France and Italy this summer, it’s refreshing to see how well people adapt to small spaces and create well-balanced living quarters. A European family of three can live comfortably in about 1200-1400 square feet on average. Larger spaces do exist, but they are definitely not the norm. It was refreshing to see that they prioritize location over space. Similar to Europeans and their optimum use of cozy spaces, our northern neighbors in Canada are used to much smaller living accommodations and opt for prime location over square footage. Read More
Strong Boston Luxury Real Estate Housing Market
September 8, 2012With a strengthening Boston luxury real estate market , more sellers have confidence that they can get a good price for their property. A recent flood of inventory has come on the market, and it is important to differentiate your Boston condo from others. Read More
Boston Luxury Real Estate Update: Rental Season in Full Swing
August 11, 2012August is a crazy rental month in the greater Boston area. With colleges and graduate schools starting back in September, everyone is scrambling to find an apartment. Due to inventory shortage and the high demand for living space, Boston luxury real estate rents are skyrocketing. This pricy trend is not unique to the high- end market, but smaller rental units are leasing as if there’s no tomorrow. Read More
Boston Ranked Best Place to Retire in US
August 4, 2012I was driving to work listening to the radio and heard that Boston is ranked the No. 1 city in the country to retire! Not a huge surprise, considering its great public transportation system, world-class healthcare and well-established social services. Additionally, the city offers a variety of fun and cultural activities that appeal to many segments of the population – not just retirees. Read More
Boston Luxury Real Estate Sellers Are Less Negotiable
July 28, 2012Given the shortage of property sales inventory and the rental market being on fire, sellers have become more reluctant to reduce their asking price. If they don’t receive an offer close to asking, they turn around and rent their property. Buyers should be aware that they can’t lowball sellers anymore, especially in some of the best Boston neighborhoods. Read More
Bathroom Renovation for Your Boston Luxury Condo
July 21, 2012If you have purchased your Boston home several years ago, it is probably time to think about upgrading it a little bit. Small improvements go a long way and add a lot to the property value. Read More
Boston’s Commercial Real Estate Market Revives
July 14, 2012After several years of slow economic recovery and nervousness in the Boston luxury real estate marketplace, the local commercial sector is taking off with a big bang. Several commercial developers were waiting on the sidelines for three or four years and had been putting projects on the back burner due to shortage of funds. Read More