Dramatic Developments in the Seaport District
January 20, 2018There seems to be no end in sight to new Boston luxury real estate developments in the Seaport District. Every day I read about a new tower being proposed or approved. And the new one is bigger than the previous one! Read More
Downsizing, the Ultimate in Luxury Living
January 13, 2018The idea of downsizing to many homeowners is moving into a unit that is smaller than their current Boston luxury home, but also offers more comfort and amenities. As buyers think about downsizing, everyone has a different laundry list based on their needs, like varying square footage, building services, Boston luxury real estate neighborhood, whether it’s a primary or full time residence. Read More
Unrealistic Expectations of Out of Town Home Buyers
January 6, 2018Boston luxury home buyers moving from other cities will initially be looking for the same type of property where they lived previously. So, they spend a lot of their time looking for something that does not exist. Each city has its own local neighborhoods, its own characteristics, unique architecture, etc. Read More
Strategy for Boston Luxury Real Estate Deals During the Holidays
December 16, 2017Given much commotion during the holiday season, some Boston luxury homes sellers opt to take their properties off the market and put them back on after the holidays. Some of these properties may have been on the market for a while without getting enough traction. In these cases, sellers feel that it might be a good time to take a rest and be fresh on the market after a few months, hoping to generate more enthusiasm. Read More
Demand for New Full-Service Buildings
December 9, 2017There’s always a special attraction for anything new in Boston luxury real estate. Once there’s a buzz around the construction of a new luxury tower, it not only attracts buyers from near and afar, but also it attracts buyers from other luxury buildings that are older by only a few years. Read More
Don't Be Insulted if You're Asked to Demonstrate Proof of Funds
December 2, 2017With low inventory, more and more Boston luxury real estate buyers are making offers with no financing contingency. Although, some of these buyers may still be financing the home purchase, they are confident enough that they don’t need to make the offer contingent on financing. Read More
Celebrating Thanksgiving in Boston
November 23, 2017No city could be as festive as Boston during the Thanksgiving holiday. Different neighborhoods are buzzing with decorations and excitement. The Boston luxury homes in Beacon Hill and the Back Bay go above and beyond with the décor. The outside of their homes are adorned with the most elaborate decorations, and the carved pumpkins transform into sculptures and works of art. The Boston luxury real estate owners in South End, Charlestown, South Boston, North End are not far behind with their incredible and artful decorations. Read More
Reacting to a Tight Luxury Market
November 18, 2017As we all know the inventory in the Boston luxury real estate market has been limited for quite some time. This has been frustrating for those who are in the market and ready to buy, but can’t find what the Boston luxury home they’re looking for. This is becoming a major issue, and that’s why their brokers try to get creative and come up with Boston luxury real estate properties that are not on the market. And many times, the sellers have no intention of selling. Read More
The Holidays are a Deal Making Season
November 11, 2017The super active fall months for the Boston luxury real estate market get less active as we move into holiday season. Buyers and sellers are less focused on Boston luxury homes and get distracted by longer to-do lists, like the rest of us. However, real estate transactions still do take place. Read More
Unique Boston Luxury Properties
November 4, 2017Recently, I came across Boston luxury homes buyers who wanted to purchase a gorgeous property in a luxury building, but the price exceeded anything else sold in the building to date. We are seeing this type of scenario, especially in a tight market when unique properties are being marketed or sold over and beyond any comparables ever sold in the building...or in Boston overall. Read More