Spring Cleaning Boosts the Value of Your Boston Home
March 9, 2013With the spring real estate market around the corner, sellers are beginning to get their Boston home ready to list on the market. There are a few things to remember in order to boost the appeal and increase your offer price. Read More
Why You Need a Boston Luxury Real Estate Agent
February 16, 2013Both buyers and sellers are better off with a real estate agent for a variety of reasons. People find an agent most commonly through referrals from friends or colleagues who have had a good experience with a particular agent. Some buyers connect with a Boston luxury real estate agent at an open house and decide to work with him/her based on good chemistry. Typically though, referrals are the most common way to select an agent. Read More
Top Residential Sales of Homes Boston
February 9, 2013Last year was a great year for Boston luxury home sales. A record number of sales occurred in terms of both volume and sell price — many properties had extraordinary price tags, never before seen in Boston. Read More
Maintaining Your Boston Home
January 26, 2013You have made a considerable investment by purchasing real estate in Boston. Once you own property, it’s important to maintain its value or add to it. If you purchased a Boston home that is turn-key and you don’t need to make any major improvements, focus on home maintenance. Read More
Having an Open Mind When Buying Boston Real Estate
January 12, 2013Interestingly enough I worked with several buyers last year who were very focused and adamant about what they were looking for and had a wish list of “must haves” and had a preference for building style and unit finishes. It turned out that they all ended up buying something very unexpected, to the point that even their children were pleasantly surprised with their new Boston home. Read More
No Holiday Clearance Aisle for Boston Condos
December 22, 2012December is a month for holiday cheer, shopping, wrapping presents, sending greeting cards, party hopping and having fun. Most people don’t think about buying and selling Boston real estate, so historically it hasn’t been a busy month for transactions. However, given the holiday season, both buyers and sellers are more relaxed and jovial when negotiating for property. Read More
Temperature of the Current Boston Real Estate Market
December 8, 2012The market is on fire right now. Unfortunately for buyers, the inventory is very low, and as Boston homes arrive on the market, they sell quickly. It is particularly difficult for buyers who are just entering the market to find a home. They haven’t seen enough properties or been in the marketplace long enough to make an educated decision and feel confident they’re buying the right property. Read More
The Challenges of Parking in Boston
December 1, 2012Many of my Boston real estate clients move from the suburbs to enjoy all the energy and conveniences of urban living. Moving to the city means you also have to be prepared to deal with the parking issue. Most buyers have parking on their “must have” wish list when they begin their Boston condo search, and quickly realize that parking is not generally included. Read More
Empty Nesters’ Dilemma: Stimulating Boston Condo vs. Suburban Dream Home
November 17, 2012I had an interesting conversation with a client last weekend. They are empty nesters in their late 40’s/early 50’s, live in a great suburb and have been contemplating buying a Boston condo for years. They have explored the idea periodically and looked at properties without any urgency in some of the best Boston neighborhoods, like Back Bay/South End/Beacon Hill. Read More
Buying Individual Boston Condo Units for Investment
November 3, 2012We are seeing two categories of investors buying individual Boston condo units for investment. Some are buying to sell a few years down the road and make money. Others prefer to invest in properties rather than the stock market and are more interested in positive cash flow short-term. Read More