$9M – $25M Luxury Residences for Sale from Boston to Cape Cod
July 30, 2011The Boston luxury real estate market has not had much attention paid to it, which is surprising because it’s one of the stronger markets in the nation. The Boston Globe recently published an article outlining recent home sales and stated luxury condos in Boston are selling for 13% more this quarter than the beginning of the year. Similar trends should continue in the local luxury market, considering Boston high-end condo sales have fared better than housing markets statewide. Read More
Spotlight on Brookline: Boston’s Best of Both Worlds
July 23, 2011Buyers often ask me which Boston neighborhood is best – and my answer always depends on the buyer. Each neighborhood is exceptionally unique and offers different community amenities. Likewise, each buyer has his/her own list of needs, so the neighborhood best suited for a young family might not be the same location that newlyweds choose to live. Or it could be – it’s completely dependent on the lifestyle of the buyer. Read More
Boston Rental Market Becomes Increasingly Competitive
July 16, 2011The age old real estate question that keeps getting re-visited – is it more beneficial to buy or rent? This question is especially relevant in the current Boston luxury real estate market where uncertainty is higher than average, but investment potential is greater. Read More
Hand-held House Hunting vs Agent Expertise
July 9, 2011Technology is changing daily and consumers have more information at their fingertips than ever before. There are apps for every imaginable real estate search, creating hyper-informed buyers and sellers. MSN gets it – they recently published an article called ‘Real Estate Geeks Out.’ Read More
Most Luxurious Boston Rooftops to Enjoy Pops in the Park on July 4th
July 2, 2011Nowhere in the country can you celebrate July 4th the way Bostonians do each year. Martina McBride is headlining the 38th annual Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular and it will definitely be an exciting event. Over 10,000 people from across the country gather in the heart of Boston’s historic Back Bay. The famous Boston Pops orchestra puts on a concert at the Hatch Shell open to the public (just get there early for a good spot!), and around 10:30pm the fireworks begin. Such an incredible experience along the Charles River Esplanade! Read More
The Next Generation of Boston Development Plans
June 25, 2011 Boston is poised for a major face lift this year. With new construction on the waterfront and several plans to break ground this summer, there are many exciting projects in the works -- Read More
LOW MORTGAGE RATES + LOW HOUSING PRICES = TIME TO INVEST
June 18, 2011The stars are aligning to create the most opportune time to invest in real estate. Adjustable and fixed mortgage rates have continued to decline remarkably since July 2007. According to Freddie Mac, the average 30-year fixed rate loan is about 4.6%, still down from the previous week. These are some of the lowest rates I’ve seen in my 25+ year experience in real estate, and they continue to drop! Read More
5 Important Tips for First-Time Home Buyers
June 11, 2011So, you’re ready to buy your first Boston luxury home. For first time buyers especially, this experience might seem a bit overwhelming at first. To ease your anxiety, it’s important to do some homework. This should give you some idea of what you can buy within your price range and which neighborhoods appeal to you most. Read More
Boston Luxury Home Sales Pick Up Their Pace
June 4, 2011The luxury real estate market has experienced a steady slow down, due to several factors: lack of buyer confidence, stricter mortgage guidelines, commercial development projects put on hold, etc. But finally, after two long years, the property transaction pace is picking up at great speed in many cities – Boston real estate market included. The Institute for Luxury Home Marketing recently announced that luxury homes spend less time on the market than the average listing, priced under $1M. Read More
Boston’s Fan Pier Gets A Boost, At Last
May 28, 2011After much delay, due to economic stagnation, it is now official… Vertex, one of the largest local biotech companies, is moving to Boston’s Fan Pier. Vertex recently received FDA approval for its hepatitis C treatment, which prompted expansion and relocation from Cambridge to Fan Pier. Read More