Find Your Ideal Boston Neighborhood
March 22, 2014For someone unfamiliar with the different neighborhood personalities, Boston luxury real estate buyers often want an overview of available neighborhoods, along with their pros and cons. Their first question is "where should I begin to look for a Boston luxury home?" Read More
Boston Luxury Real Estate in the Innovation District
February 15, 2014Boston’s landscape and its neighborhood borders are changing so rapidly. The notion of prime residential / commercial areas are evolving quickly too. Boston’s financial district used to be Downtown Crossing, Post Office Square and the surrounding streets nearby. Not anymore. Read More
Boston Luxury Homes Within Walking Distance of Town
January 18, 2014Yes, the Boston luxury real estate market is hot, and there are plenty of buyers (too many!) with cash who continue to chase the same properties. The result? Frustrated and disheartened buyers who are ready to throw in the towel. Read More
Spotlight on Boston’s Bay Village Neighborhood
December 14, 2013Looking for a Boston luxury home in a specific neighborhood? I encourage my clients not to be rigid and get stuck on a neighborhood that you know. You can spend months, if not years, trying to find the ideal place within a limited area without looking at other possibilities. Be open minded and explore a variety of neighborhoods. Read More
Exciting New Boston Luxury Real Estate Downtown
October 5, 2013Gone are the days where downtown Boston was the only place for thriving retail centers. Residents used to work in Downtown office towers and afterwards jump on the “T” to commute home. Not anymore! With several fabulous luxury residential towers built in the area, the dynamics are changing rapidly. Read More
Profile of a Typical Boston Real Estate Buyer
February 23, 2013The local real estate market is rapidly changing. Some of the best Boston neighborhoods have become a desirable place to live nationally, and the residents are becoming more and more eclectic and heterogeneous. Read More
Highly Desirable Boston Neighborhoods Right Outside the Metro Area
January 5, 2013If you’re looking for an alternative to metro Boston and prefer a more traditional neighborhood community, you don’t have to look too far. Cambridge and Somerville are two HOT areas easily accessible by public transportation with an exciting, unique vibe. Living in Somerville and Cambridge is very popular and therefore buyers have to be realistic in terms of the offers they make on any given property. Read More
Pricing in Different Boston Neighborhoods
November 10, 2012When it comes down to pricing, a unit in the best Boston neighborhoods, including the Back Bay/Beacon Hill/South End/Waterfront, is priced depending on a variety of variables. Pricing is largely a function of supply and demand, not to mention the level of renovation, if any, outdoor space, parking, number of baths and layout. We also look at recent comparable sales, as buyers would want to know before they purchase a Boston condo. 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
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