Best of Both Worlds: Living in a Townhouse with Full Service Amenities
June 11, 2016To some Boston luxury homes buyers, full service buildings are an attractive alternative to brownstones and single family homes. These buildings provide countless amenities for comfortable, lush living. However, smaller buildings and single family homes are catching up to the Boston luxury real estate demand. Read More
Pricing in the Spring Market
May 7, 2016Given the shortage of Boston luxury homes inventory, eager home buyers are sometimes willing to overpay for a property, but only up to a certain price. Therefore, sellers should pay attention very carefully when pricing their home. Read More
Are There Enough Buyers for all the Ultra Luxury Condos Being Built?
April 16, 2016We keep seeing numerous high end luxury Boston real estate buildings popping up around the city, each one taller and more luxurious than the next with amenities galore. The question that real estate agents are asked over and over is, “are there Boston luxury homes buyers for these condos,” Or “where do they come from, what’s the typical profile?” Read More
Suburban Prices Following Metro Boston Pattern
March 26, 2016In 2015 Boston luxury real estate prices rose tremendously, and neighboring towns, such as Cambridge, Brookline etc. saw an uptick in sale prices too. As high end real estate, or in general terms, all residential Boston real estate gets more expensive, it is evident that some city residents expand their reach beyond the city limits in search of less expensive housing. Read More
Try to Take Emotion Out of the Equation When Selling Your Home
March 12, 2016Many brand new Boston luxury homes were constructed in 2015-2016 and offer a great deal of amenities that older homes don’t have. Boston luxury homes with older renovations are currently selling at a much slower pace. Granted , there are buyers who like the old charm and details that the new construction homes may lack, but at the same time Boston luxury real estate buyers are not willing to pay the same price per square foot for an older renovation. This is generally regardless of how fantastic the location, layout or views are. It does not make financial sense. Read More
With Prices Surging, Consider the Advantage of Buying Pre-Construction
March 5, 2016As I've mentioned in previous blog posts, there are many advantages of buying a home in the pre-construction stage. In most cases, you can customize a good deal in Boston luxury homes, but most importantly, the price will be more favorable than waiting until the construction process is finished in order to buy. Read More
Who Are the Local Boston Buyers
February 27, 2016As I've mentioned in previous blog posts, buyers of Boston luxury real estate come from all walks of life. Aside from foreign buyers who buy for investment purposes, there are buyers who move from the suburbs, local buyers who downsize or upgrade within the city OR empty nesters, who are buying in droves. Read More
Real Estate Attorneys Bring A Lot to the Table
February 6, 2016In any Boston luxury real estate transaction, a seasoned and knowledgeable attorney is an asset in making sure that all the i’s are dotted and t’s crossed. In the case of real estate transactions in Boston, it is imperative to have an attorney who specializes in real estate. Dealing with a single family in the suburbs, buyers are confronted with different issues that buying a coop or a condo with a whole different set of issues and restrictions. Read More
Best Boston Moving Companies
January 30, 2016When it comes to moving time, the task is often a daunting one… especially when you have lived in your Boston luxury home or apartment for years. Most of my clients don’t know where to begin, what to keep, what to throw out, etc. You could be moving to: a) similar size property, b) downsizing, c) upgrading, or just simply starting anew. Either way, sorting, packing, or thinking about what to keep and what to get rid of is a nightmare. However, there’s hope for Boston luxury real estate movers and shakers. Read More
Mounting Frustration for Buyers
January 23, 2016Just when we thought the Boston luxury real estate market was getting calmer and buyers were coming to terms, or rather accepting, the bidding process, we see that is not always the case. The frustration is mounting and some buyers are simply throwing in the towel. Read More