Mixing Residential and Commercial Neighborhoods
November 12, 2016The definition of a residential neighborhood is changing as newer developments are mushrooming throughout the Boston luxury real estate landscape. In the past, residential areas were defined by quaint streets, lined with strictly residential townhouses, condominiums and or a few mid-rise Boston luxury homes scattered in between. Read More
Cambridge Luxury Homes
October 8, 2016The Boston luxury real estate market is spilling into the nearby towns and making the surrounding areas a very desirable place to call home. A hop and skip from Boston, across the Charles River, sits Cambridge. Read More
New Boston Waterfront Projects
September 17, 2016The Rose Kennedy Greenway on the Waterfront has turned into a blissful oasis in the city to stroll, relax and mingle. On weekends, there are artisanal vendors and craftsmen selling their goods and creating a happy and relaxing atmosphere. Needless to say, it has become prime Boston luxury real estate. Read More
Timing and Pricing
May 21, 2016Although the Boston luxury real estate market is not an exact science, there are certain guidelines that would be helpful for most sellers to pay attention to. Even in an intense Boston luxury home sellers’ market where there are more buyers than supply, pricing is still very crucial. Most sellers these days, regardless of what their real estate brokers advise them based on comparative sales, they still would like to go above that price. Read More
Harmony of New and Old in Boston
April 8, 2016Any changes in Boston’s historic neighborhoods are governed by architectural associations or the historic landmark registry. If the Boston luxury real estate property is in the Back Bay, South End, Beacon Hill, parts of Charlestown, etc, owners can change the interior to your heart’s content. But any exterior Boston luxury home changes need to get the stamp of approval from the architectural commission. Read More
Boston’s Competing Neighborhoods
February 13, 2016Given the hotbed of industries in the Boston Area, including education, pharmaceutical, biotech and health care, different towns are competing to attract top notch companies. These companies are not looking for office space for their workplace and /or headquarters, but housing for their employees. Read More
More News & More Buildings in Boston’s Seaport District
January 16, 2016Development in the Seaport is an ongoing saga. Every day we turn around, it seems like something pops up in the news about yet another new project or a new acquisition in the area. The sight of multiple cranes and construction in the Seaport is staggering. Aside from the existing projects of the ultra-high end Liberty Place and others like it, Tishman Speyer is expected to construct the $500M luxury retail/office/condominium development on the site of the old Anthony’s Pier4 restaurant. This is great news for residential options for new Boston luxury homes. Read More
Important Boston Neighborhood Amenities
January 9, 2016When looking to buying a Boston luxury real estate property, whether it's the suburbs or different areas in the city, it is smart for buyers to know what is around them. Good walking parks are a great selling point in the city since most Boston luxury homes or condos may not have access to green outdoor space. Read More
Moving to a Boston Neighborhood that’s Unfamiliar
December 19, 2015If you’re moving into a new area, whether it's the city or the suburbs, it is important to get to know the surrounding Boston neighborhood first. This is especially true since there are all the new developments in areas where once were “not designated” as residential. This designation is changing rapidly. Read More
Bitter Sweet Experience in the Luxury Residential Market
November 14, 2015As I’ve discussed on my Boston luxury real estate blog, there are number of buyers who participated in many sealed bidding processes. They tried to purchase a Boston luxury home and lost out, so sat back and decided not to participate in the frenzy of the market. Read More