The Financing Contingency
July 13, 2013As if the Boston real estate market wasn’t crazy enough due to the shortage of inventory, now there has been a lot of talk about mortgage rates rising in the near future. As history often repeats itself, the era of the “Gold Rush” is seen all over again. Read More
Price Reductions Can Sell Boston Luxury Homes
June 22, 2013Pricing a high-end property for sale is a multi-layered subject. There are several factors at play when selecting the most effective asking price for Boston luxury homes. It is not an exact science, but we would like to get as close as possible to pricing it right. Read More
Showing Off Your Boston Home in the Spring and Summer
June 1, 2013If you’re selling your Boston home now, make sure to take advantage of the lush blooming spring season and stage your home with beautiful floral arrangements. Some townhouses in the Back Bay, Beacon Hill and the South End have outdoor spaces like terraces or decks with urban gardens. With a little investment, you can add color to make your outdoor spaces more vibrant and desirable. Read More
Managing Income Properties in Boston
May 18, 2013The Boston real estate market is strong and local consumers feel more confident investing in income producing properties. There is also a surge of foreign buyers investing in such properties, since they realize the positive return on investment. Read More
Boston Real Estate Market Frenzy
May 11, 2013Buyers are becoming disappointed, discouraged and frustrated with the pace of the current market. With bidding wars and multiple offers on properties within any given price range, buyers are simply fed up by not getting the home they want. Read More
Renovating Your Luxury Boston Condo?
May 4, 2013If you’re planning to renovate your house, to put it on the Boston real estate market or for personal use and satisfaction, you should think through the construction project very carefully. Read More
Preparing for a Boston Home Inspection
April 27, 2013Sellers should prepare in advance for their home inspection to get the most value possible. Inspectors are there to point out all the defects of the house and identify what is not working, and rightfully so. First-time home buyers or even buyers in general may not understand the mechanics of an inspection report and get alarmed or jump to unnecessary conclusions. Read More
Getting Caught in the Frenzy of the Boston Real Estate Market
April 13, 2013The Wild West is the term someone recently used to describe the Boston real estate market. There are multiple bids for most listings, mobbed open houses and buyers fighting to outbid each other. In certain price ranges and highly desirable neighborhoods, the market is absolutely on fire. It's not necessarily a healthy market, since there are too many buyers chasing too few properties. Read More
Happy Easter
March 31, 2013Hope everyone has a wonderful holiday! Please contact me if you're interested in buying or selling a Boston home this weekend. The spring market is accelerating now. Read More
Boston Home Sellers Should Act Now
March 23, 2013If you’re thinking of putting your Boston home up for sale this spring, now is the time to do it! The local spring market activity is picking up now. You also have a better shot of selling your home quickly due to lack of inventory.Activity Accelerates in the Boston Real Estate Market There are a few things sellers should do to prepare their property to sell quickly. If your Boston home looks tired, freshen it up with a coat of paint, address small maintenance issues and de-clutter. Try to put away personal touches like pillows, throws or too many personal objet d’art that may be your taste, but do not necessarily appeal to everyone. It is helpful for the buyer to walk in and be able to visualize their belongings in your home - this will aid their decision process. Many buyers have a hard time visualizing living spaces if they are filled to the rim with the seller’s personal belongings. Another important factor to keep in mind is the green space, or lack thereof at this time of year. In the absence of fresh flowers in the yard or flower pots inside, you can improvise by placing artificial plants flowers around the deck and yard to give your home a vibrant, dynamic first impression. Luxury homes in some of the best Boston neighborhoods, like Back Bay, Beacon Hill and the South End have small balconies and decks. A touch of green plants or colorful flowers invigorate the property and give such a breath of fresh air. Contact me to find out more about recent Boston real estate transactions and how they impact your home value. Read More