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
Growth of the Boston Seaport Neighborhood
July 29, 2017The groundbreaking ceremony was held at Seaport Boulevard and B street for the biggest Boston luxury homes project to date in the neighborhood. Cottonwood Management is developing a site that is 1.3 million square feet of mixed use Boston luxury real estate, including residential and commercial properties. There will be three towers of condominiums and rental units (448 condos and 285 rentals) and approximately 125,000 square feet of retail. Read More
Growth of Boston’s Seaport and the Birth of ‘Innovation Point’
June 24, 2017The hot Seaport district neighborhood is home to brand new Boston luxury homes with commercial towers offering office space and residential property. Given the abundance of new vast spaces, many residents and businesses have moved from the financial district to the Seaport. Read More
In-Depth Knowledge of the Greater Boston Luxury Real Estate Market
May 13, 2017In the world we live in, a broad knowledge of our surroundings is not only a major asset, but almost a requirement. This is especially true for Boston luxury real estate agents. Given the variety, growth and shifting dynamics of different Boston neighborhoods, real estate agents should be comfortable and knowledgeable about all the surrounding areas to help educate their clients buy and sell successfully. Read More
Rising Demand for Waterfront Views
May 6, 2017We real estate agents see it repeatedly the minute warmer temperatures return. Many Boston luxury homes buyers are so attracted to waterfront views that they are willing to give up many things on their “must have” list in order to purchase a unit with water views. Needless to say, the sudden growth and emergence of the Seaport area have not only attracted many of the new buyers, but also have gotten the seasoned Boston luxury real estate buyers thinking of water views, even if they had no interest of locating to the waterfront neighborhood. Water views to most Boston luxury homes buyers meant views of the Charles in the Back Bay or Beacon Hill within their comfort zone. But this is no longer the case. Read More
The Innovation Industry in Boston Commercial Real Estate
April 29, 2017With Boston rising as a major epicenter for bio-tech, high-tech and startup companies, the Boston luxury real estate commercial market is trying to catch up and cater to the demand. In the past, new Industrial parks in the 128 & 495 belts have always been attractive to these companies, due to price and availability of large spaces. However, the trend is now moving closer to the city where there’s more liveliness and interaction. Read More
Looking Beyond Your Comfort Zone
April 22, 2017Boston luxury real estate buyers are finally breaking out of their comfort zone and getting more adventurous. I was working with luxury property buyers who wouldn’t look beyond Back Bay/Beacon Hill regardless of how much I tried to familiarize them with other Boston neighborhoods. Now, I am seeing Boston luxury home buyers are open to changing their focus and exploring other areas like the Seaport, South Boston or Midtown. Regardless of how focused they were in the past, they are changing gear and are open to a whole new world that was closed to them before. Read More
Boston Luxury High-Rise Living with Panoramic Vistas
April 8, 2017Longer, sunnier and warmer days will make Boston luxury home buyers gravitate more and more towards chic residences with water views. Spring also makes home buyers crave Boston luxury real estate within easy walking distance to the water and the Waterfront neighborhood. Something about the tranquil water conjures the relaxing comfort of vacation. Read More
Luxury Waterfront Properties in the Spring Market
March 11, 2017It never fails, as the days get longer and Boston luxury real estate buyers come out in droves, they once again turn their attention towards the unique homes in the Waterfront area. Needless to say, even the Boston luxury homes sellers wait until the spring/summer market to list their properties, knowing full well that there will be more buyers who are attracted to the Waterfront when the weather is nicer and the views are better. Read More
The Crown Jewel of Historic Boston: The Appleton House
January 21, 2017Boston is one of those unique cities in the country with an abundance of historic, luxury homes where the country’s forefathers once lived. Most of these houses in the Back Bay and Beacon Hill were ultimately subdivided into luxury coops, condos and apartment dwellings with high price tags, given their prime locations. Some of these Boston luxury homes have been meticulously renovated with all new and modern amenities while others have been completely gutted for contemporary flare. It is more and more rare to find a building or house with all original attributes intact and/or restored. The crown jewel of these mansions is without a question 39 Beacon Street on Beacon Hill, overlooking the Boston Common and down the hill from the State Capitol building. A most coveted location in Boston luxury real estate. Read More