Boston Real Estate Market Analysis
June 30, 2012The 2012 spring market has been fairly active and the quarterly report for the Back Bay neighborhood definitely demonstrates recent, robust activity. The Boston real estate market has been especially active in certain Boston condos that fall within a specific square footage. Read More
Moving to a Boston Neighborhood for a Good School System
June 23, 2012Living in a town with a good school system continues to be the focus for many home buyers with children or couples planning to start a family. School systems are often a determining factor for which Boston neighborhood to ultimately purchase real estate, while affordabilty must be considered simultaneously. Read More
Boston’s First Green District
June 16, 2012At last, Boston is getting its own first green district in Allston, the upcoming new hot Boston neighborhood for young professionals. Allston is at the forefront of environmentally conscious development with a large $125M green housing project. With about 500 units built with sustainable materials, solar panels, energy efficient appliances and nearby Hubway bike rental stands near the Green line. These Boston condos will offer an all-around green lifestyle. Read More
To Move in or To Build?
June 9, 2012Some buyers get frustrated waiting for the right property to come on the market, so they decide to renovate or build a home from the ground up. In the Boston neighborhood suburbs, homes are being bought just to be demolished and built from scratch – these Boston homes are sometimes in the 6 or 7 digit price range. The buyers design a floor plan that works for them and select finishes according to their taste. Their money is well spent and the outcome is exactly what they have been looking for. Read More
Looking for Property as a Couple
June 2, 2012For the most part, couples agree on their Boston condos wish list, and the criteria are generally similar. Once in a while though, I get married clients who have a totally different wish list. Not only does this create relationship stress, it can become quite a challenge for the Boston luxury real estate agent. Fortunately these occasions are rare. With some experience and a bit of diplomacy on the agent’s part, the property search can end happily. Read More
Common Mistakes Sellers Make
May 19, 2012Selling and buying Boston luxury condos is an emotional process. At the same time, it is a business transaction and sellers shouldn’t lose sight of that fact. Sellers have to price their homes for sale in Boston carefully. An experienced agent will provide comparable sales data. Based on the competition and the history of comparable units, the agent will suggest a fair selling price and it is to the seller’s best interest to listen to the advice of the professional agent. Read More
Living with Family and Adapting Your Home Accordingly
May 12, 2012Times have certainly changed. Millions of US homes now have two or three generations of family living together. While three generations under one roof is a convenient way to celebrate mother’s day, it is certainly not the norm in the Back Bay, Beacon Hill or the South End. Recently though, I have seen more empty nesters coming to live in the city, and they’re looking for larger, multi-level homes for sale in Boston. This would have never been the case a few years ago. Read More
Newbury Street: A Walk Down Memory Lane
May 5, 2012Newbury Street is known as Boston’s shopping mecca. Located in the Back Bay neighborhood, the street is lined with fashionable boutiques including Armani, Cartier, Valentino, and Chanel to name a few. It is fascinating to see the transformation of Newbury Street through the years with old shops closing and new ones opening. Read More
It’s the Era of Multiple Offers and Bidding Wars
April 28, 2012As the economy gets stronger and buyers are getting more confident, the demand on properties has heated up. In the best Boston neighborhoods, like Back Bay, Beacon Hill, South End and the Waterfront, there is a higher demand and shortage of inventory. This leads to multiple bids on properties. Read More
Family Vacations New England Style
April 21, 2012One of the major advantages of owning homes in Boston is the close proximity to many fabulous vacation destinations. Without having to book a flight, you don’t have to venture too far outside your Boston neighborhood to escape for April vacation week. Read More