A-ha Moments in Real Estate Transactions
December 5, 2015Although many Boston luxury real estate transactions go to the closing table smoothly and uneventful, buyers should always anticipate last minute glitches without losing one’s cool. There are often issues that come up with the Title, including past mortgages that have been discharged but failed to be recorded. This is a fairly common occurrence with Boston luxury homes, but for most part, it gets cleared up quickly. Read More
Misconception of High End Boston Market
November 6, 2015There is a shortage of inventory in the Boston luxury real estate market and it’s currently such a strong seller’s market. Buyers with a set budget are having difficulty finding anything in their price range or set criteria, so they have been opting to rent for a year or so in the hope of finding their dream Boston luxury home. This is turning out to be a big mistake. Read More
Sellers with High Expectations Are Left Behind
October 31, 2015Boston luxury real estate prices keep going up, and sellers as well as developers are in heaven. The prices of desirable Boston luxury homes in so called “trendy” neighborhoods keep surging. However, there’s a decline in other areas. Zillow reports a decline in prices in percentage of condos and single-family homes in Boston and the suburbs. Read More
Adding Value to Your Real Estate: Time to Renovate
October 23, 2015Regardless of your financial situation, even if money is no object, it will be wise to make sure that the Boston luxury real estate property you buy has some added value potential. Read More
Real Estate Agents’ Sensitivity to Client Needs
October 17, 2015Consumers pick and choose their Boston luxury real estate agents based on reputation, referrals from friend and coworkers or merely through ads or open houses. One thing that differentiates a good agent from another, is not only their broad knowledge of the market in different areas and acute awareness of all types of properties, but most importantly, their sensitivity to your needs and trying to match the two. Otherwise, time is wasted for both parties. Read More
The New McMansion Trend: The Larger, the Better
October 10, 2015The Boston luxury real estate trend continues to keep shifting. The McMansions are back in full swing and have become the new norm. Whether it’s Boston luxury homes in the suburbs or in the city, residential properties are doubling in size. Read More
The Fall Real Estate Market
October 3, 2015Boston luxury real estate buyers were hoping that prices would adjust accordingly based on the increased inventory in the fall and the flood of new properties. So far the opposite is true. Read More
Sticker Price Shock? It’s Only Getting Started
September 26, 2015I have bad news for Boston luxury real estate buyers sitting on the sidelines waiting for the market to correct itself. Many buyers are waiting to enter the market until the price of Boston luxury homes decrease. It’s not wise to wait, because it’s only going to get worse. Read More
Boston Luxury Real Estate is Expensive, Regardless of Area
July 25, 2015If you are thinking of moving to Boston and are hoping to find a deal, you’re in the wrong city. Boston luxury real estate prices keep going up and have especially soared in the last 12 months with no end in sight. Suffice it to say don't get discouraged as long as you lower your expectation by a few notches. You can start by shortening your “wish list." Read More
Time to Get Realistic in Pricing Your Boston Luxury Home
July 11, 2015For over two years, many Boston luxury real estate sellers have been sitting on the sidelines trying to decide whether or not to sell their Boston luxury home. They started banking on the economy getting stronger and foreign investors/buyers pouring in. Read More