Boston Real Estate 2015: Time to Make A Move
January 12, 2015If you’re looking to buy a home or a Boston luxury condo, you should not wait any longer. Don’t think twice about buying in the current market. Here's why: prices are becoming more stable due to the glut of new properties coming on the market. Additionally, interest rates are staying low in 2015, and the economy as a whole is on a rebound. Read More
Preparing Boston Luxury Homes for Sale During the Holiday Season
December 13, 2014It’s already mid-December and many Boston real estate sellers may feel that it is not the optimum time to put the property on the market during the Holiday season. The market may slow down during the next few weeks, but given the shortage of inventory in the Boston real estate market, now is the perfect time to list your home and sell it fairly quickly. Read More
Deals in the Fall Boston Real Estate Market vs. Springtime
November 22, 2014Although the Boston real estate market is strong in all seasons, there seem to be more listings that are put on the market in the spring. Sellers feel their properties showcase better in the spring, and they don’t have to deal with buyers trekking snow and mud into their Boston luxury homes in bad weather. Read More
Boston Luxury Homes That Need Work
October 25, 2014There are only a few Boston luxury real estate buyers who would rather buy properties that need work than purchase a move-in ready home. Few of my clients have the know-how to do construction and put their own stamp on their dream Boston luxury home. Read More
Advice for Sellers: Avoid Listing Your Boston Luxury Real Estate as For Sale By Owner
October 18, 2014In this economy, some Boston luxury homes sellers get too eager and think they can sell their property without a broker. Negotiation is an art that experienced brokers have in putting deals together. Savvy Boston luxury real estate agents make sure that both buyers and sellers are happy with the results and get the best guidance and advice. Read More
Why is Your Boston Luxury Home Not Selling?
October 11, 2014The Boston luxury real estate market is hot, and even on fire, at any price point. The minute a property hits the market, it will sell within days and in most cases with multiple offers. Read More
Profit From Renting a Boston Luxury Condo or Single Family Home
October 4, 2014Given the level of activity in the Boston luxury real estate market, buyers have more options. I advise my clients who intend to purchase a property, but aren’t quite ready to move, to make a handsome profit by buying now and leasing to tenants until they are ready to move in. It is a very lucrative proposition and the return on the investment is huge, thanks to high rents. Read More
Helping Parents Downsize from a Boston Luxury Home to Less Square Footage
July 26, 2014As parents age, depending on their needs and wishes, their living situations can also change. Some move to the city to be in the center of excitement and benefit from all the cultural activities Boston has to offer. They still enjoy going to theaters, symphony, belonging to different clubs and activity circles and thrive on being involved in Boston neighborhoods and local community. Read More
Know the General Condition of Your Boston Condo Building
July 19, 2014When you make an offer on a Boston condo unit, it is subject to a satisfactory inspection by reputable building inspectors. Most buyers trust their inspectors to know what they looking for, such as common systems in the building, roof, pipes, signs of moisture, settlement, leaks etc. Inspectors also check Boston luxury homes inside the unit, from everything like bath fixtures, tile grouts, heating and air conditioning (if applicable) to kitchen appliances, pipes, signs of leakage and moisture, windows etc. Read More
How Useful Are Open Houses to Sell Boston Luxury Homes?
June 28, 2014The usefulness of open houses is always the big question in Boston luxury real estate. Obviously, the pulse is different in metro Boston versus the suburban market, so the question ultimately depends on location, location, location. Read More