Boston Beacon Hill condos Beacon Hill Condos with Pets Your pets are your world…we get it. We’re pet people (specifically, dog people!) here at Hendrix Properties and we love our furry friends just as much as you do. Unfortunately, potential buyers might not feel the same way. Don’t let your pets kill a potential sale! How […]
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Boston Beacon Hill condos It’s a fair question. The holidays are festive, they’re cozy, and they’re a lot of fun, but are they a bad time to list your Beacon Hill home?In a word: No. Despite popular belief, Beacon Hill condominiums still sell well in strong markets in fall, winter, and every other season. It’s true […]
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Boston Beacon Hill condos 2019 is here. Maybe you’ve been thinking of downsizing or maybe you’ve decided it’s time to capitalize on Boston’s Beacon Hill historically low condo inventory, but if you’re going to sell, you need to prepare now. Want to put your Boston midtown condo on the market in a few weeks or months? Here’s what […]
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Boston condos for sale When you enter into an agreement with a Boston midtown condo agent, the agent becomes a fiduciary. A fiduciary is a person who holds a legal or ethical relationship of trust with one or more other parties. Real estate fiduciary duties, in simple terms, define how an agent should work on the behalf of a client. The National Association […]
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Boston Beacon Hill condos for sale If you are in the market to sell or buy a Boston condo for sale, you may have some incorrect misconceptions. We decided to debunk some real estate myths that may be impacting your search. Consider these as guidelines for buying and selling. Myth One: Listing your home for […]
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Boston Beacon Hill condos for sale How to Make Your Unit Stand Out If you’re considering selling your Beacon Hill condo or townhome, you may find it hard to differentiate your property. Most units within a neighborhood have the same layout. The only difference may be the size and number of bedrooms and bathrooms. The amenities, […]
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Boston Beacon Hill condos Often, we get the question “What can I do to increase my home’s value?”. A few simple things can make the world of difference. First Impressions Matter Boston Beacon Hill condo curb appeal is important. It is the first impression that buyers will see of your home. Making sure that the […]
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Boston Beacon Hill condos Selling your Boston Beacon Hill condos is a big undertaking and you need to get the best possible price for your home as quickly as possible. You may think that paying commission to a Boston Beacon Hill condo agent seems to be a waste of money in these days on the […]
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Boston Beacon Hill condos for sale Sometimes, an agent may ask you to follow or implement a rule that simply doesn’t exist. Do not get me wrong. Rules are important. Yet there are many misconceptions about what is and isn’t acceptable for Boston condos for sale. In an industry where it is very easy for […]
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Boston Beacon Hill condos for sale As the owner of a Boston Beacon Hill condo, you have likely heard of buildings being in litigation or perhaps even your own has been involved in one of these common lawsuits, but many don’t know how litigation may affect the potential sale of their residence or the purchase […]
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Boston Beacon Hill condos for sale Have you spent years renting Boston Beacon Hill condos or apartments and have grown tired of paying all that rent money to someone else? If so, then it might be your time to consider purchasing a Boston downtown/ midtown condo for sale, and keeping that cash for yourself. However, […]
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Boston high rise condos These days it is simply not enough to just throw your Boston Midtown high rise condo onto the local real estate market and hope for the best. Agreed, sometimes this does work, but if you want to get top dollar for your luxury downtown Boston condo you are going to have […]
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Boston condos for sale Four reasons why home prices may increase in Boston in 2019 (but not as much): At the time of writing this article Boston is experiencing a yearly price increases. Most analysts predicted a Boston real estate market cooling off and it did occur. Most analysts are predicting a further cooling in […]
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Boston Midtown condos for sale The number of closed sales, pending sales and new listings in Downtown real estate market have slowed down recently, according to the MLS report. As stated – it does appear that the Boston Midtown real estate market has slowed down a bit from earlier in the year. If you have […]
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Boston condos for sale It looks pretty. It sounds great. But is hardwood flooring really worth it if you’re going to sell your Boston Beacon Hill condo anyway? In most cases, yes. While the overall temperature of the Boston real estate market will probably have the biggest impact on the final sales price of your […]
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Boston Midtown condos for sale We all know that an urban community has one characteristic that differs from surburban communities and that is walkability. Many young professionals, empty nesters, and young families are all starting to show more interest in urban communities such as Boston Midtown. A recent study by the Brooking Institution reported in Realtor […]
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Boston Beacon Hill condos The Beacon Hill real estate market has been on the rise for several years. This will still be true in 2019 as well. The predictions for the Boston Beacon Hill housing market in 2019 call for modest price increase. ( Regardless of whether or not the Boston condo market is moving […]
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Boston Beacon Hill condos for sale If you’re buying a Boston Beacon Hill condo in an often competitive real estate market like downtown Boston and your offers keep getting beat out, you may be tempted to resort to desperate measures. In addition to offering more than the asking price, making cash offers, or agreeing to […]
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Boston Beacon Hill condos You’ve made a successful offer on a Boston Beacon Hill condo. You’re already picking out new curtains but your real estate agent says – hold up. Let’s get through the appraisal, because that’s the #2 way real estate deals get sidelined in this city. (The first is a bad home inspection.) […]
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Boston Beacon Hill condos for sale It’s happened to all of us. We see an item in the store, something about it makes us feel great, and we buy it on the spot. Our Boston Beacon Hill real estate team has figured out how to capture that “love at first sight” effect to sell homes. […]
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Boston Beacon Hill condos Boston’s Beacon Hill condo market is anything but cookie-cutter. From studio’s to huge luxury townhouses, we have it all. Beacon Hill condo buyers entering the market in 2019 may be wondering what size home they need to live comfortably in downtown Boston Buying a home is a process of deciding and compromising […]
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Boston Beacon Hill condos When it comes to neighborhood life in Boston Beacon Hill, most people take a “live and let live” approach. Unfortunately, when it comes time to list your home for sale, what your neighbors are up to can put a dink in the real estate market value of your Beacon Hill home. […]
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Boston Beacon Hill condos In an active housing market such as the Beacon Hill condo market, prospective sellers and buyers are in direct competition with their peers, and the best strategies to prevail in such conditions is to have the right real estate professionals guiding the transactions. Unlike Wall Street, the housing market isn’t a […]
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Boston Midtown condos for sale For many people, a high rise condo in Boston Midtown is the ultimate symbol of status and luxury. However, this also means purchasing one is a significant commitment to make. To make sure you’re ready to own a Boston luxury midtown condo, ask yourself these eight important questions. 1. Is […]
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Boston Beacon Hill condos Here are the top three mistakes sellers make that you should avoid making during your next Beacon Hill home sale: 1. Thinking that their home sale will be exactly like someone else’s. Here’s the thing: If you want and expect what everybody else has, you’re not differentiated. Boston Beacon Hill condo […]
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Boston Beacon Hill condos for sale Recently, I had a very eye-opening conversation with a local lender regarding the changes going on in our market. So as we enter this new market cycle, I thought now would be the perfect time to share some of what I learned from that conversation. This update will be […]
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Boston condos for sale What’s going on in our Boston condo market as we round out 2018? Let’s find out by taking a look at the year-over-year changes First of all, it’s been a long time since we’ve seen this kind of movement in our market. Boston condo inventory on the rise There has been a […]
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Boston Beacon Hill condos Did you know that 80% of Boston homes were built before 1980? It’s true, and for most home buyers, it’s a plus. Many of our 70’s and 80’s homes, midcentury marvels, and well-built turn of the century bungalows and foursquare homes have good bones — they just need an imaginative eye […]
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Boston Beacon Hill condos for sale Yes, you’re right! The Boston Beacon Hill real estate market is cooling. Every month minus January in 2018 was slower than the corresponding month in the 2017 housing market. Despite homes taking longer to sell across the downtown Boston condo market, we still saw price increases across the board […]
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Boston Beacon Hill condos As Beacon Hill real estate agents, we know full well that buying a Beacon Hill home can be stressful. Fortunately, there’s an easy remedy to nip most of that stress in the bud: Preparation. Many Boston Beacon Hill home buyers decide they are ready to quit renting, or sell their current […]
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Boston Beacon Hill condos This year started strong for Boston condos for sale, but then the market began to soften. Boston condominium inventory in the starter and move-up categories dwindled to almost nothing, mortgage rates were projected to rise, and home sales had decreased for several months in a row. To many, the outlook heading […]
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Boston Beacon Hill condos One of the most common loans you can get to buy a home is a 30-year fixed rate mortgage. If the thought of paying for your Boston Beacon Hill condo over the course of 30-years seems daunting, here are some easy ways to shorten that term which will actually end up […]
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Boston Beacon Hill condos for sale Buying instead of renting a Boston condo in a tight housing market may seem counterintuitive. Boston Beacon Hill renters, however, know that availability is low and rents are high. (Most would say it is easier to buy a Boston Beacon Hill home than rent one right now!) Meanwhile, mortgage […]
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Boston condos According to the U.S Census Bureau, Boston has the right to brag about being 20 largest city in the United States. I mean, who doesn’t want to live in a city that has the historic and cultural events year around, the Freedom Trail around the corner and so much more. Even thought the […]
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Boston Midtown condos As an owner of a downtown condo in Beacon Hill, it is a valued luxury when I do not have to hop in my car to go places-especially if there are time constraints. Finding parking, and quarters at the bottom of your or pocket, can be a real time sucker. Yet riding […]
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Happy Holidays! December 25, 2018 It’s been a busy year in the Boston condo market. I’m looking forward to a spending a day with my family, and will be back tomorrow to help you make sense of our ever-changing market. Best wishes to all my clients and blog readers for a happy, peaceful holiday and […]
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Beacon Hill condos Money is one of the elements that easily comes and goes just as easily goes. If you have a Boston Beacon Hill condo you want to make sure that the flow of money coming and leaving is to your advantage. By investing in a home equity line of credit, you will have […]
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Boston condos for sale Wouldn’t you want to list your valuable Boston Beacon Hill condos with a team who answers your questions with confidence? It occurred to us while showing a number of properties for sale in Downtown Boston, that the listing agents of these homes are typically not from the Downtown neighborhoods. Therefore specific questions […]
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Boston condos for sale Are you struggling with mortgage payments on your Boston condo, and would like some guidance on how you can contact and work with mortgage companies to find solutions? Check out Fannie Mae’s new website www.KnowYourOptions.com. This site was launched way back in the early 2000’s and is a new consumer education website […]
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Boston condos for sale The Boston condos for sale market has exploded in value appreciation in the last several years. It’s finally coming to a stop in 2019. The reason for this slowdown is simple. It’s just unaffordable for many. The affordability factor has two prongs for home buyers: 1) Price of a Boston condos […]
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Boston Beacon Hill condos for sale If you are looking to invest in Beacon Hill Real Estate or if you are looking for refinance your Boston Midtown condo or Downtown high rise condo now is the time to take advantage of low mortgage rates as before they rise again. One important step to take while […]
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Beacon Hill condos for sale The new requirement that started back in 2009 is part of the Mortgage Disclosure Improvement Act (MDIA) and implements new loan procedures to protect borrowers and foster greater transparency in mortgage lending. Good Faith Estimate If the Annual Percentage Rate on an initial Good Faith Estimate is no longer accurate at close of escrow, […]
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Boston Beacon Hill condos If you’re a home buyer or seller in the Beacon Hill real estate market, you know that every home has a title and a deed. But why do we have both, and why do we need title companies and title insurance? The answers are important, so read on. What’s the difference […]
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Boston downtown condos Are you curious to find out how Boston Midtown high rise condos and Boston Beacon Hill condo projects find FHA approval? Below is a list of project eligibility requirements: 1.Beacon Hill condo projects must consist of two or more units.2. Boston Midtown condo projects must be covered by hazard and liability insurance and, […]
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Beacon Hill condos for sale Do you want to be able to control and raise your FICO score so you can better qualify for your purchase of a traditional Boston Beacon Hill condo or a modern Boston high rise condo? Determining your credit score FICO scoring is like a game and the consumer controls 1/3 […]
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You have probably heard the conventional wisdom somewhere; don’t sell your Boston Beacon Hill condos or Boston Midtown condo in the winter. But, on the off chance that it hasn’t gotten to you yet, then here it is: “You should never try to sell your Boston condo in the winter. There aren’t any buyers. The […]
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Boston Beacon Hill condos As Boston Beacon Hill home market continues to rise in terms of price, competition, and home scarcity, prospective homeowners are starting to consider other options. These days, buying a condo in downtown Boston is trending, as buyers are searching for where they can get the most square footage for their money. […]
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Boston Beacon Hill condos A Loan Modification is a way to renegotiate your current mortgage in your Downtown/Midtown Boston Condo allowing you to maintain or repair your credit. Many aspects of your mortgage can be changed to your benefit, including the term of the loan, interest rate, balance of principle and monthly payments. It’s even possible to […]
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Beacon Hill condos for sale It occurred to me recently that while showing a number of Beacon Hill properties for sale in my Downtown Boston neighborhood that the listing agents of these properties were not from the Boston Beacon Hill neighborhood. So, when asked specific questions regarding the properties there wasn’t a direct answer but […]
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Beacon Hill condos rentals For years, the Boston condo rental market was so heated that renters would constantly monitor online listings and quickly show up to available apartments with checkbooks and references in hand. For many Beacon Hill condo rentals, they’d have to fill out applications on the spot and cross their fingers. Those days […]
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Beacon Hill condos for sale The 21st century is filled with social paradoxes related to meeting new people in major metropolitan areas, like Beacon Hill or Boston Midtown. We live in an age of social media engagement and Internet connectivity around the clock, but we still seem to have a difficult time connecting to each […]
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Boston Beacon Hill condos for sale Have the Scales Tipped?! As we settle down into the final weeks of 2018, the belief that we have overheated markets has since changed – some may say we might even be approaching a buyers market soon. Do Boston Beacon Hill homeowners have cause to fear this? Experts agree […]
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Beacon Hill condos for sale Why test for radon? If you are buying or selling a townhouse in Boston in 2019, make sure it has a recent radon test. Here are some reasons why: Radon is sneaky. Radon gas comes from underground uranium (which is what gives radon its radioactive properties). Sometimes the gas stays […]
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Boston high rise condos There is a lot of uncertainty regarding the Boston high rise condo market heading into 2019. That uncertainty has raised concerns that we may be headed toward another housing crash like the one we experienced a decade ago. Here are four reasons why today’s market is much different: 1. There are […]
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Boston Beacon Hill condos There is a lot of uncertainty regarding the Boston downtown condo market heading into 2019. That uncertainty has raised concerns that we may be headed toward another housing crash like the one we experienced a decade ago. Here are four reasons why today’s market is much different: 1. There are fewer […]
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Boston Midtown condos Intrusive noise is the biggest complaint among Boston Midtown condo owners. Occasionally, noise disturbance is inherent to the complex’s location in the city. Boston Midtown Condos located across from the Boston Common a highly traveled penetration, especially in older buildings that are not as soundproof as newer construction. But, most of the […]
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Professional home staging: the art of arranging furniture and decor to help Beacon Hill condo buyers imagine what it would feel like to live in your home. Whether you are “staging” the home you already occupy, or are bringing furniture into a vacant property, professional home staging can make a big impact on your home […]
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Boston Beacon Hill condos for sale Seasoned Beacon Hill real estate agents know kitchens and bathrooms play a crucial role not just when showing listings but also during the negotiation stage and all the way to closing. Even if you’re not familiar with the state and municipal construction codes as they relate to Beacon Hill […]
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Boston Beacon Hill condos How long is long enough to live in your Boston Beacon Hill home? Last year, the National Association of Realtors released a report finding that, for the second year in a row, the average number of years that homeowners hung onto a home was at 10 years. Ten years is a long […]
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Boston Beacon Hill condos for sale Marketing Your Condo MULTIPLE LISTING SERVICE FOR YOUR BEACON HILL CONDO MULTIPLE LISTING SERVICEYour Boston Beacon Hill condo is immediately listed on the Multiple Listing Service which updates a daily catalog of condos for sale through its member brokers and an on-line computer network, available to its members, with […]
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Boston Beacon Hill condos for sale Applying for a Beacon Hill condos mortgage? Despite increasing prices in the Downtown Boston real estate market for the last few years, the city remains a popular place to buy a Boston condo. The Boston real estate market is still appreciating and is expected to continue to do so for some […]
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Beacon Hill condos for sale Buying or selling a Beacon Hill condominium is different than a car or your old baseball card collection. After an offer is accepted, the Boston Beacon Hill property goes into escrow to protect the interests of both the buyer and the seller, as well as the earnest money put down […]
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Beacon Hill condos for sale Average Commission Rate for Real Estate Agents – 2018 Update National Average Realtor Commission 2018 1992 = 6.04% 2005 = 5.02% 2011 = 5.3% 2013 = 5.38% 2014 = 5.18% 2015 = 5.26% 2017 = 5.12% *Above numbers are from Real Trends.Commission rate averages are hard to come by. Real Trends, […]
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Beacon Hill condos for sale Need to sell a home and buy one in Boston’s Beacon Hill all at the same time? You’re not alone. In fact, according to Zillow’s 2018 Consumer Housing Trends Report, 60% of home sellers are also home buyers. “Synchronous sellers” is the term they used, and if the words immediately bring […]
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Boston Beacon Hill condos As we approach the end of the year, many Boston Beacon Hill condo sellers find themselves asking the question, “If we’re currently in a strong Boston real estate market, why won’t my downtown Boston condo sell?” Below are the 5 most common reasons why a listing contract will expire: 1. Pricing your Beacon […]
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Beacon Hill condo sellers guide for 20191 Selling your Beacon Hill home is never a simple task. But with the right intentions, goals and help, you can get an edge on navigating the Beacon Hill real estate landscape and yield a higher return on your investment. With that in mind, here are 10 New Year’s […]
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Boston Midtown condos for sale Boston Midtown condos for sale Buyer demand is high There is less competition never be a better time It’s time to move on
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Here are five reasons listing listing your Beacon Hill condo for sale this winter makes sense. 1. Demand Is Strong for Boston Beacon Hill condos The latest Buyer Traffic Report from the National Association of Realtors (NAR) shows that buyer demand remains strong throughout the vast majority of the country. These buyers are ready, willing and able to purchase… […]
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Boston condos for sale While some may say the art of the deal has gone by the wayside, one place where negotiation thrives is in the Boston condo market. From the initial offer to deciding which items of furniture are left behind, there are plenty of deals to be made within the home-buying transaction. When […]
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The Ford Team is expert at selling Boston midtown condominiums. We’re highly recommended by our past seller clients because we know what makes Boston midtown condo living unique, and we know how to present the positives of Boston condominium living to prospective buyers. Boston Midtown Condo Value Analysis Boston Midtown Condo Value AnalysisOur sellers get […]
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Beacon Hill condos The Beacon Hill market isn’t unique from a mortgage perspective. We are experiencing some of the same pressures on buyers as most other markets around the country. Lenders are much more conservative, new rules are in place from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, and it’s tougher than anytime in the last 20 […]
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Boston Beacon Hill condos The Boston Beacon Hill condo market goes through market cycles and trends like any other. And, there are mathematical calculations that are used to advise consumers about the current Boston downtown condo market and whether it’s financially better to buy a Beacon Hill condo than to rent. They’re based on financing and […]
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Beacon Hill condos This Boston Beacon Hill condo for sale checklist is to help our Boston downtown condo buyers to stay on track, efficiently locate properties, negotiate with confidence, and to work their way through the many documents, disclosures and inspections leading to a successful closing. The order may change around a bit depending on […]
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What does it mean to put money down in escrow? Congratulations, you are on your way to owning your very own Beacon Hill condo. Follow these suggestions (and your Realtor’s advice) so that escrow and settlement with go as smooth as possible. You will be asked for a down payment on the Beacon Hill condo […]
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Beacon Hill condos You’ve found your dream Beacon Hill condo for sale, the seller has accepted your offer, your loan has been approved and you’re eager to move into your new Beacon Hill home. But before you get the key, there’s one more step–the closing. The Beacon Hill Closing Also called the settlement, the closing […]
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Boston Bacon Hill condo Offers Making an Offer Before the offer to purchase is created, it is very important that you have been at least pre-qualified or better yet pre-approved by a lender. This is one of the best negotiating tools a buyer can have. It shows the Beacon Hill condo seller that you are […]
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Beacon Hill condo buyers If you are a first-time Beacon Hill condo buyer, use the guide below for helpful hints and tips and learn how to avoid common mistakes when buying your first condo in or around Beacon Hill Pre-Qualification: Meet with a Boston condo mortgage broker and find out how much you can afford […]
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Location, Location, Location Downtown Boston is filled with such diversity. There are several communities that make up the Boston condo market. Each individual sub market performs based on its specific price points and location. I guess it shouldn’t be surprising that performance of high-end product and very average product are continually generalized together. Investors who […]
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Top U.S real estate websites What are the top real estate websites by traffic? This information is hard to come by. Most of what you can find online is completely outdated and list websites that no longer exist, and haven’t for years. No longer, read below for the most current 2018 data on top real […]
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Should Sellers pay buyers closing costs in 2019? Why is the buyer asking the seller to pay their closing costs? Should Sellers pay buyers closing costs in 2019? Simple answer it depends. First lets look at it from the buyers point of view (yes, we’ll get to the sellers, as well.) Boston Beacon Hill condo […]
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Boston Beacon Hill condo for sale Consider these tips before you putting your Beacon Hill condo on the market for sale: Price it right Price it right. Selling a Beacon Hill home is different than selling a typical 3 bedroom, 2 bath home in Boston. Sellers often get stuck on naming their price because there is […]
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Boston condos Sellers have not been moving as often, with a typical seller owning his/her home for 11.5 years before selling, the highest level in at least the last 38 years. The trend was especially obvious for older generations, as baby boomers typically owned their property for 15 years before selling, while the Silent Generation held on to their […]
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Boston condos for sale Of all the financial considerations that should be taken into account when settling into a Boston Midtown condo, the actual costs of moving are usually not given the proper amount of attention. For this reason, many people end up experiencing sticker shock when they realize how expensive a relocation can be. […]
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Boston condos for sale Renovations: What You Can Do, and What You Shouldn’t If you’re buying an older Boston Beacon Hill home that needs a little TLC, there are many things you can do to make it your own. But there are also repairs, renovations, and restorations that are best left to those who specialize […]
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Beacon Hill condos for sale Should you buy a Beacon Hill condo is this real estate market? There’s a wealth of conventional wisdom as well as new data that may be helpful in making that decision. From equity to quality of life, let’s look at the reasons to buy a home in Beacon Hill. #5 […]
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Boston condos for sale The answer is probably a lot longer than you think and with the Boston condo sales market cooling, that number is about to get a lot longer, likely increasing each year for the next few years. Before I get to the answer of how long it takes to sell a Boston condominium, […]
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Not as much as you may think The National Association of Realtors puts out a Member report annually. In the 2018 report, NAR lets us know: Real Estate Agents Made $39,800 According to NAR this is the median gross income of all Realtors from real estate activities in 2017. Realtors median business expenses for the […]
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Boston Downtown condos A little more than a week ago, I was walking in Downtown Boston behind an overconfident basketball fan of the visiting team at TD Garden. They pointed to a downtown high rise condo building and commented on how Boston is entering a struggling real estate market. These sellers would probably take ANY […]
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Beacon Hill condo rentals Every year around this time, we take time to reflect and plan for next year. If you are renting a Beacon Hill condo but have dreams of purchasing a Beacon Hill condo for sale, your plan for the new year, and you wouldn’t be alone! According to the 2018 Bank of America […]
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Boston condo inventory Not a day goes by in this Boston real estate business that either a past client or current buyer asks me to elaborate on the state of the market, and in what direction things are headed. This is always the trick question, because no Boston Beacon Hill condo sales agent has crystal […]
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Pending/Under Agreement Listings Price Range # ofListings Avg. Dayson Market Avg. Daysto Offer $0 – $49,999 0 0 0 $50,000 – $99,999 0 0 0 $100,000 – $149,999 0 0 0 $150,000 – $199,999 0 0 0 $200,000 – $249,999 0 0 0 $250,000 – $299,999 0 0 0 $300,000 – $349,999 1 42 35 […]
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Beacon Hill Price Changed Listings Starting Price Range # of Listingswith Price Changes # ofPrice Changes Avg. TotalPrice Change % Avg. TotalPrice Change $ Under $50,000 – – – – $50,000 – $99,999 – – – – $100,000 – $149,999 – – – – $150,000 – $199,999 – – – – $200,000 – $249,999 – […]
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Beacon Hill condos Beacon Hill Active Listings Price Range # ofListings Avg. Dayson Market $0 – $49,999 0 0 $50,000 – $99,999 0 0 $100,000 – $149,999 0 0 $150,000 – $199,999 0 0 $200,000 – $249,999 0 0 $250,000 – $299,999 0 0 $300,000 – $349,999 0 0 $350,000 – $399,999 0 0 $400,000 […]
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The average price of a Beacon Hill condo is $1,275,011 Report Run: 12/11/2018 10:44:04 AM Property Type(s): CC Status: SLD Start Date: 6/11/2018 End Date: 12/11/2018 Towns: Boston-Beacon Hill Total Properties 65Avg. days on market 57Lowest Price: $408,000Median Price: $735,000Highest Price: $5,500,000Average Price: $1,275,101Total Market Volume: $82,881,575
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the answer $735,000 based on last 6 months of 2018 MLS data. But what exactly is that number? Here is simplified math example on median pricing. Say that in the Month of December five homes are sold. One home is sold for 1 million dollars. The other four homes are sold for two hundred fifty […]
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Why is it that when we are in an elevator in a Boston Midtown condho that we clam up and try to avoid the person standing within inches of us? Don’t we realize that we could be missing out on meeting our future: attorney, tax preparer, life instructor, hook up to the hottest club in […]
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Albert Einstein had said, “two hours spent with a pretty girl feels like two minutes but two minutes with your hand on a hot stove feels like two hours” (something like that) Spending time in the concrete jungle of Downtown Boston trying to find your way around can seem like an eternity- before noon. Spending […]
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Everyone should realize that unless you are living somewhere rent-free, you are paying a mortgage – either yours or your landlord’s. Buying your own home provides you with a form of ‘forced savings’that allows you to use your monthly housing costs to increase your family’s wealth. Every month that you pay your mortgage, you are paying off a […]
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Boston Beacon Hill condo living: Right size, not downsize Ever look around your home and think,”where did all this stuff come from?” A recent client of mine did it all the time out in the burbs. However, then he has plenty of places to store junk in a garage or the back yard. But that […]
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The low down on color coated parking spaces on Charles Street Beacon Hill Everyone should read this: While hanging out in front of my Beacon Hill real estate office I noticed there was not one but two different colors painted parking meters. People have asked what the difference is so I thought I would put […]
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In a tight inventory market (Downtown Boston condo market is loosening up and like our Boston weather cooling down, but many areas still have tight inventory) buyers often try the personal-appeal strategy: Writing a letter to sellers to go along with their Boston condo offer. The idea is to make an emotional case for their […]
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A bright future for Boston Downtown condos We weren’t built around an oil field, silver mine or any other such thing that would cause us to board up our windows and abandon our town. I am not kidding. Its true. Downtown Boston condominium market has a bright future it’s actually a destination city only becoming […]
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Boston condos for sale: What will 2019 bring? The sky is falling, the sky is falling… oh wait. It’s still up there. Blue, with fluffy clouds. An occasional airplane flying into our beautiful Boston Downtown high rise condos According to an article I read today, Home sale forecasts for next year will be down 9 […]
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National home prices have increased by 5.4% since this time last year. Over that same time period, interest rates have remained near historic lows which has allowed many buyers to enter the market and lock in low rates. As a seller, you will likely be most concerned about ‘short-term price’ – where home values are headed over the next six months. […]
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Maximize your Boston Beacon Hill condo There’s nothing quite like living in a downtown Boston area, surrounded by the best restaurants, shops, nightlife, art and culture. But lets face it; you’re paying for your surroundings when owning a Boston Beacon Hill condo. So you just bought a condominium in downtown Boston in the best neighborhood (Beacon […]
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Home Inspections and Other Tests Home Inspections are generally completed within 17 days of the acceptance of an offer in a normal contract. The inspection can reveal some problems. If so, these are problems that must be fixed or the Beacon Hill home cannot be sold. The seller then has to arrange to pay for […]
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Step 1. Considerations, Pre-Offer Issues Deciding whether or not you want to buy a Boston Beacon Hill condo involves an evaluation of its structure and its features and more. Possible resale value? Existing and future developments in the area? The age of the building? condo dues? My Beacon Hill agents educate on all of these […]
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Step 1. Determine What You Want, Need, and Must-Have Buying a Beacon Hill condo home does not have to be as difficult as you might think. The process will be easier if you get familiar with the Boston downtown Real Estate market and narrow down your wants, needs, and must-haves before you start physically visiting […]
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First steps to take when buying a Boston Beacon Hill condo Step 1. Organize and Understand Your Finances Get organized…understand where you are at financially. A credit report is an overview of how you manage your finances. A prospective Beacon Hill condo home owner must know what their credit reports say about their financial history […]
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Are you a Boston downtown condo owner? What could there possibly be to do in Boston Midtown during the Christmas season? You’d be surprised. Downtown Boston offers a tremendous amount of activities over the Holiday Season. Ice Skating to Tree-Lighting ceremonies to Holiday Concert. Happy Holidays Downtown Boston condo owners! Beacon Hill condos for sale […]
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Median sale price of Downtown Boston condos The median sales price of a Downtown Boston condo is $856,000 Source: MLS Boston Downtown Boston condo stats Report Run: 12/9/2018 8:48:58 AM Property Type(s): CC Status: SLD Start Date: 1/1/18 End Date: 12/8/18 Towns: Boston-Back Bay, Boston-Bay Village, Boston-Beacon Hill, Boston-Charlestown, Boston-Charlestown’s Navy Yard, Boston-Charlestown’s Sullivan Square, Boston-Chinatown, Boston-Faneuil […]
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For sellers, the 30-45 days time frame from accepting an offer on their Boston Midtown condo until closing at escrow is crucial. Here’s how to make that final closing as smooth as possible. Seller Closing Checklist:😊 Get any negotiated repair work done Get any negotiated repair work done on your Beacon Hill condo long before the closing […]
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Living in a Beacon Hill condo means you are also neighbors with numerous dogs. Downtown Boston is home to thousands of dogs and their owners come in all different dog etiquette styles…as I’ve recently learned now that I recently sold a downtown condo who just joined dog owner’s club. Dog Etiquette Topic #1 Dog Etiquette Topic #1 is always […]
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Selling a Boston Beacon Hill condo during the holidays? There are some special challenges this time of year. Among them: The fine art of home staging. Boston downtown condo sellers agents agree that staged homes sell faster than unstaged homes, but, according to a study by the National Association of Realtors, “Where things get interesting is that […]
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If you’re planning on putting your Boston condo up for sale before the Boston real estate Fall market is over, you may be looking around wondering, “What do I need to upgrade, repair or fix?” For most Boston Beacon Hill condo sellers, home repairs fall into three main categories: Getting the home into a condition […]
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New data shows that more Americans are going into retirement with mortgage debt. Is this a problem, and what does it mean for today’s Boston condominium owners? According to a recent article in Bloomberg, mortgages that stretch later into life are becoming more common, particularly as Millennials wait longer to purchase a Boston condo. “A lot of […]
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“Alexa, sell my Beacon Hill condo above market value,” may not yet be a command your smart home device understands (and we doubt that AI will ever fill the shoes of an experienced real estate agent, well I hope not), but the Internet of Things is definitely shaping the way we buy and sell Boston […]
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The fall/winter 2018 Boston condos for sale market is experiencing increased inventory, less pending sales (less buyers), dropping prices, and increased DOM or days on market, according to the most recent MLS report If some of those real estate terms have you scratching your head, you’re not alone. A recent survey by NeighborWorks America found that 70% of […]
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Boston Beacon Hill buyers these days are more likely than ever to see a floor plan for any given home. That’s because with the new Home Energy Score policy, many homeowners are getting a complimentary floor plan with their energy score and passing it on to potential buyers. Boston Beacon Hill Buyers Want to See Floor Plans […]
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A recent Boston condo buyer was puzzled. She kept setting her thermostat to 70 degrees, but it would promptly readjust itself to 80. There was nothing wrong with either the device or the furnace — it turned out that the previous owner still had the app to control her thermostat installed on his phone. […]
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Total Sold Market Statistics Report Run: 12/7/2018 9:52:51 AM Property Type(s): SF,CC,LD,MF,RN,CI,BU,MH Status: SLD,RNT Start Date: 11/7/2018 End Date: 12/7/2018 Towns: Boston-Back Bay condo sales stats Price Range # of Listings Avg. Days on Market Avg. Days to Offer Average Sale Price Average List Price SP:LP Ratio Average Orig Price SP:OP Ratio $0 – $49,999 […]
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Number of Real Estate Agents in the U.S. According to the National Association of Realtors 2018 Member Report, there are 1.3 million Realtors in the United States, up from 1.22 million in their 2017 report, an increase of 6%. Typically speaking when the real estate market is strong, there are more real estate agents, and when the market […]
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Boston Beacon Hill Condos Boston Beacon Hill condo activity sees a definite slowdown in the wintertime. Coupled with a cooling seller’s market overall — some markets are in fact favoring buyers — sellers are going to need to work a little harder. Boston Beacon Hill Condo Staging Thankfully, there’s the art of Boston Beacon Hill […]
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While you’re so thrilled to be moving to a Boston Downtown condo, your teen isn’t yet on board. In his or her mind, this isn’t a good time. Your child is busy, striving to forge an identity, be accepted by peers, and transition into young adulthood. Though relocating isn’t part of your teen’s plan, you […]
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You have probably heard the rumblings about the Boston Downtown and Boston Midtown condo market and its future. Will the Boston downtown real estate bubble pop? Will the Boston real estate market crash? These are excellent questions and I perform extensive research each year to help answer them. Will the Boston Real Estate Bubble Pop […]
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