Boston Real Estate Broker’s Converstion with his 80 year old dad

I just recently called my dad to wish him a Happy New Year. During our conversation, he told me about his recent driving story. I won’t get into all the details, but I’ll tell you how it concluded: Me: Dad: We need to talk about your driving? I’m a little concerned Dad: What are you […]

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Here are the most read Boston real estate blog posts in 2020

As with every other aspect of life in downtown Boston in 2020, the coronavirus pandemic dominated the Boston real estate industry this year — wreaking havoc on markets, shattering our ingrained routines and traditions at home, changing the way we move around, and leaving us with an uneasy awareness that 2021 may be equally unpredictable. […]

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You can’t learn much about the Boston real estate market in a book

Boston Condos for Sale Search Some first time home buyers really do their homework. They read books, and the news and learn as much as they can about the Boston real estate buying process.  Some even watch those goofy television shows about buying a home.  National Real Estate Website There are some websites that have […]

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Why isn’t this home selling?

Boston Condos for Sale Search Having a Boston condo buyer look at your home while it is on the market is a good sign but looking and making an offer is not the same thing.  The homes that sell are selling quickly.  We are back to the good old days when having a home on […]

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2021 Predictions – Boston real estate market

Boston Condos for Sale Search The Boston real estate market was a shining star in 2020, fueling the economic turnaround throughout the country. As we look forward to 2021, can we expect real estate to continue showing such promise? Here’s what four experts have to say about the year ahead. Lawrence Yun, Chief Economist, National Association of […]

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What are your plans for New Years’ Eve? I’m going to watch this real estate movie, than go to bed by 11pm

Boston Condos for Sale Search I hope your New Years’ Eve plans are better than mine. I was told I should watch this movie entitled 99 Homes. Thanks, mom Real Estate Movie  The filmmaker spent weeks riding the streets with real-estate brokers as they conducted evictions, going to Florida’s “rocket docket” courts as they sped […]

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Hey, Alexa – How long will it take to sell ny Boston condo for sale?

Boston Condos for Sale Search One of my clients, before COVID, and when I was selling downtown Boston condos (hopefully in 2021 I’ll pick up the pace). Told me that Alexa said it only takes 9 hrs on avg to respond to a Boston condo offer. Being naive, I asked, “Who’s Alexa?” Buyers and sellers […]

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Where is real estate heading in 2021? (Real Estate Video)

Boston Condos for Sale Search Real estate guru Matthew Pointon, made some predictions yesterday as to where the real estate market and the economy is heading. First, why does this guy commands respect: Filed Under: Don’t worry. Be happy. Boston Condos for Sale Search

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Here’s a provocative question for you. Did you use this back in the day?

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Beacon Hill Condo Sellers: Be prepared for 2021: How does your condo look on the internet?

Boston Condos for Sale Search How does your Beacon Hill condo for sale look on the internet?  How it looks really matters because most downtown Boston condo buyers are going to see your home on the internet before they see it in person.  In fact, for Beacon Hill condominium buyers and agents alike the internet […]

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Be Careful of Forebareance Rescue Scams

Boston Condo for Sale Search Be Careful of Forebareance Rescue Scams During the great recession, we had foreclosures and short sales. As I recall there were loan modification programs for borrowers but the rules kept changing about who was eligible and who was not. Sometimes people who were behind on mortgage payments were eligible and […]

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Boston Real Estate FSBO’s in 2021

Boston Condo for Sale Search There are many benefits to working with a real estate professional when selling your house. During challenging times, like what we face today, it becomes even more important to have an expert you trust to help guide you through the process. If you’re considering selling on your own, known in […]

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Boston Real Estate: Can the Roaring 20’s Start Next Year?

Boston Condo for Sale Search As a history buff, I can tell you after our last pandemic about 100 years ago. When it ended it was the beginning of the roaring 1920’s.  Some real estate experts are expecting another roaring 20’s: Here is a snapshot: Throughout history, most real estate price predictions from the play-it-safe […]

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Boston Beacon Hill Scores High for a Downtown Boston Neighborhood

Boston Condo for Sale Search ​To some of my Boston condo buyer clients living in a walkable downtown Boston real estate neighborhood is important.  I guess it is important to me too. There is a web site that will give a “walk score” for any address.  WalkScore.com Walkscore.com defines walkable as: A center: Walkable neighborhoods […]

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Solar Panels Boost the Energy Efficiency of Boston Homes

  Boston Condo for Sale Search   Solar Panels Boost the Energy Efficiency of Boston Homes Boston will shortly be introducing a program aimed at offering residents more affordable electricity from renewable sources. Last year, the mayor of Boston pledged that the city, already one of the most energy efficient in the country, will be carbon […]

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What does the Boston real estate acronym CMA stand for?

Boston Condo for Sale Search CMA stands for “comparative market analysis”  and what that really means is doing some research to determine how much a downtown Boston condo is likely to sell for if it were put on the market.  We arrive at a price . . which is different than a value . . […]

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Boston Seaport condos for sale: Open Houses

Boston Condo for Sale Search   The Boston real estate market has been competitive these last few years. Today, Seaport condos for sale sell quickly with multiple offers. Buyers who wait for an open house are likely to miss out. When a Seaport condo comes on the market ask your agent for a private showing. […]

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Changes on Charles Street in Beacon Hill

Boston Condo for Sale Search The antique store Upstairs – Downstairs will be moving down the street to where the Red Wagon location is. The landlord informed me Upstairs Downstairs will be moving out of their existing space by Feb 1, 2021. Boston Condo for Sale Search

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Snapshot of the Beacon Hill and Midtown condo market

End of 2020 Boston Midtown Boston high rise condo sales stats for sale Boston Midtown condos Beacon Hill condo for sale stats Click to view The Most Recent Beacon Hill Condo Sales Data Reports Boston Midtown Condo for sale stats Click to View The Most Recent Boston Downtown/Midtown Sales Data Reports Boston real estate for […]

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My Mom taught me the “Golden Rule” Now I apply it to my Downtown Boston Real Estate Buisness.

Boston Condo for Sale Search The Golden rule of doing onto others as you would have them do onto you even applies to downtown Boston real estate transactions. Buying or selling a Boston Seaport condo does not have to be contentious and will go much more smoothly if all parties follow the golden rule.  It […]

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Multi-generational Boston housing

Boston Real Estate for Sale Search This year challenged us to reprioritize everything – from the way we use our time to where we work, how we socialize and gather together, and our needs at home. For many, this also meant making decisions about how to best support and engage with our extended families, near […]

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Is there Boston real estate opportunities after Covid-19?

Boston Real Estate for Sale Search Is there Boston real estate opportunities after Covid-19? Before I get into that first lets take a look back in the rear view mirror: Early in the pandemic, many of my clients who lived in the city asked for my thoughts about their condominiums — specifically, their future value […]

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Luxury Real Estate Market Remains Strong

Boston Real Estate for Sale Search Boston Luxury Real Estate Market Remains Strong Despite Turmoil Boston Real Estate for Sale Search

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My favorite 3 tips for first time Boston condo buyers

Boston Real Estate for Sale Search These days, almost everyone uses the Internet to search for Boston condos for sale. With a wide variety of resources available to search for Boston Seaport condos online, how can you ensure that you are best using these tools to find your perfect home? Here are 3 quick tips […]

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The crisis: ‘It’s not done yet’ (Now we might face a housing crisis)

Boston Real Estate for Sale Search Will the downtown Boston housing market and economy be booming in 2021? Don’t count on it. Here’s why:  I know a young couple who purchased a Boston Beacon Hill condo for sale a year ago. They were approved of a mortgage based on both incomes and pushed their buying […]

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Snapshot of the Boston downtown real estate market for 2021

Boston Real Estate for Sale Search The COVID-19 pandemic has pushed some Bostonians to flee the downtown Boston real estate market for less expensive towns. But droves of other people may not be leaving the downtown Boston real estate market a new study shows. While a slightly larger percentage of homeowners from big cities have […]

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Boston real estate: What will be the working trend be in 2021? Still working form home (maybe not)

Boston real estate for Search I know several individuals working because of the pandemic. As a result, some downtown Boston real estate owners have moved to remote locations or are planning such a move because they no longer need to live within a reasonable commute to where they work. These Boston real estate owners are […]

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Boston Seaport condos: Sales & data for the 2021 Season

Boston real estate for Sale Tips for Boston Seaport Condo Buyers If you have been searching for a Seaport condos for sale, it’s apparent the Seaport District condo inventory is incredibly low. How can we tell? Look at the last 30 days of real estate sales numbers for some of the top-performing condo buildings. Tips […]

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Real Estate News: Future of Real Estate Videos

Boston real estate for Sale This is probably the future of real estate videos – short movie-quality films that include small details of the home as well as neighborhood footage too.  But it hasn’t been enough to sell this house, now down to $23,950,000 and under the Zestimate! I think touring a house with a camera while it’s being […]

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A string of economic data that will impact the Boston real estate market: The good, bad and ugly (Video)

Boston real estate for Sale A string of economic data that will impact the Boston real estate market: The good, bad, and ugly. Let’s start on a positive note Pres. Trump signed the Covid Relief bill. Now for the rest of the story: Boston real estate for Sale

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In this Boston real estate market everyday is “Blursday”

Boston real estate search Each year, lexicographers at Oxford Languages, the maker of the Oxford English Dictionary, choose a single word or phrase to define the past 12 months.  But this year, they couldn’t pick just one. This year Oxford opted to highlight dozens of terms, including ” “Blursday.”  To come up with the featured lingo, researchers analyzed […]

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Beacon Hill condos for Sale 2021 – Buyer Rebate Program

Receive a Beacon Hill condo for sale rebate when you purchase a Beacon Hill condo for sale through Ford Realty Beacon Hill. For more info contact John Ford via email at realtyford@yahoo.com or call/text at 617-595-3712

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Beacon Hill condos for sale and December sales stats

Thinking about buying in the Beacon Hill condo market, before you do, you should take some time to complete in-depth research on current trends, like average listing price, number of sales closed, and how the market has changed since last year. Luckily, the Ford Realty Team provides a monthly market report to break things down […]

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Two of my favorite Comic Icons – R.I.P

Boston real estate search As 2020 goes into the history books, lets not forget these two character TV comic icons: Her comedic timing is endless. Shame she isn’t here anymore. RIP. RIP Jerry Stiller. You will be missed. But Festivus will be celebrated forever: Boston real estate search

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Downtown Boston Real Estate: Expired & Canceled Condo Listings

Boston real estate search Today I was viewing the downtown Boston real estate MLS canceled an expired condo rate. One of my rates readers asked how many listings were canceled or had expired.  I ran some numbers for downtown Boston for the last two months: 306 downtown Boston condos were either canceled or expired the […]

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The importance of a downtown real estate descriptions on MLS

Boston real estate search While downtown Boston real estate photos and virtual tours of your Boston high rise condos are important for attracting potential Boston condo buyers, the listing description is key too.  If someone is interested in the images of your Beacon Hill condo, they want to read more about the property. Sadly, it […]

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Massachusetts Nursing home occupancy falls, as families bring home the elderly

Boston real estate search More Americans are taking care of their aging parents at home instead of sending them off to nursing homes, and that’s led to a spike in demand for so-called multigenerational homes. The Wall Street Journal notes that nursing home occupancy in the U.S. has fallen by 15% since the end of […]

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Rental relief bill, not enough

Boston real estate search Even if Pres Trump signs the Corvid Relief bill, the rental assistance funding won’t be enough for downtown Boston apartment dwellers. Boston real estate search

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To my fellow Boston real estate bloggers

Boston real estate search A good friend of mine wanted to know, if I can  give him any tips on his soon to be Boston real estate blog. I told him: I am not a writer, although I do play one on the internet and on this Boston real estate blog. When I was in […]

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The Boston real estate market now and in 2021

Boston real estate search From the NYT: At the beginning of 2020, the real estate market  the real estate market was still gaining steam. Sales prices had leveled off, but the rental market was strong. Then the pandemic turned everything upside down. By the end of the year, the median rent  had fallen to a […]

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Can mortgage defaults happen to the downtown Boston real estate market? Err… Yes

Boston real estate search I many times have we heard this, the downtown Boston market is strong with out tech industry, colleges and medical field. Really? Source: How safe is the real estate market

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Not all Boston real estate mergers work out. ( A short Story)

Boston real estate search Not all Boston Real Estate Mergers Work Out. One of my friends who owns a real estate company for many years, confessed to me the other day that he regrets that he merged with one of those downtown Boston real estate national chains. He stated it wasn’t anyone’s fault. it just […]

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About this $600.00 stimulus check (Video)

Boston real estate search About this $600.00 stimulus check (Video) Boston real estate search

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A reflection on 2020 and beyond

Boston real estate search 2020 was a terrible year for too many people. So much trauma, dislocation, and illness. Everyone has their own stories, and everyone suffered (unevenly and unfairly) from the extraordinary shifts in our lives. And yet, seeds were planted. Five or ten or twenty years from now, people will remember projects that […]

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Boston condos for sale: Selling tips for condos that won’t sell. (Start 2021 with a Sale)

Boston real estate search Yes, I guess you could say I have plenty of competition out there but the point of this post is to get sellers to think about their competition.  One thing I like to do is take my Beacon Hill condo sellers out for some downtown Boston condo for sale hunting so […]

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Looking at Beacon Hill and Back Bay’s soaring housing prices into 2021

Can Back Bay and Beacon Hill condo prices keep rising in 2021? Some downtown Boston real estate brokers don't think so.

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Experts: Buyers Boston condo market

  Boston real estate search Updated Winter: Boston real estate news 2020/2021 Buyers would love to see the sales momentum get disrupted, and if something happens they will be happy to hit the brakes. At the same time, those gambling sellers who waited too long will jump in at the last minute. The frenzy could […]

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The housing bubble – Not

Boston real estate search There is no housing bubble. But of course, you could be excused for thinking that there is if you live in the Boston suburbs. The downtown Boston real estate market here is distorted, with supply and demand out of whack. Today, rising prices are a mixed blessing. In some parts of […]

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This guy wants to move Christmas to a warmer month (Video)

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Christmas Thank-you Notes (Jimmy Fallon Video Clip)

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Funniest joke I ever heard

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“YES, VIRGINIA, THERE IS A SANTA CLAUS”

Boston real estate for sale search “YES, VIRGINIA, THERE IS A SANTA CLAUS” Eight-year-old Virginia O’Hanlon wrote a letter to the editor of New York’s Sun, and the quick response was printed as an unsigned editorial Sept. 21, 1897. The work of veteran newsman Francis Pharcellus Church has since become history’s most reprinted newspaper editorial, appearing […]

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Boston Real Estate Christmas Poem

  Twas the night before Christmas when all through the house, only Realtors were stirring. And, of course, a mouse. The contracts were hung by the chimney with care, in hopes that the closings soon would be there. The buyers were nestled all snug in their beds, while visions of homeownership danced in their heads. […]

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My Boston Condo deal fell apart (bah humbug)

Boston real estate for sale search   The home Inspector became Mr.Grinch  The emotional swings of falling in love with a staged home and accepted Offer were quickly brought back to earth by the home inspector. Downtown Boston real estate defects I don’t have a problem with the defects found by any home inspector […]

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Boston Real Estate: Compilations of Christmas Eve Musical Videos

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Where are you Christmas?

Downtown Boston real estate for sale search I’m not sure when this song was composed but it feels like it was made specifically for this year, because of quarantine. Downtown Boston real estate for sale search

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I must confess: I like this Alaska Airline Commercial (Musical Video)

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Home prices up 14% during the pandemic

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A Boston Real Estate Broker who won’t miss 2020. Happy Holidays

Boston real estate for sale search I am thrilled, I’m excited! . . . wait a minute, no I’m not. Normally I would be packing up my Christmas gifts and taking the Acela Amtrak train to Stamford CT to visit my parents. It’s been a an unusual year in the Boston condo market. I’m looking […]

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Boston real estate broker and his lost sock

Downtown Boston Real Estate for Sale First let me start off, this isn’t a Downtown Boston real estate blog post. I mention that because I don’t want anyone to expect a clever story that ties socks and downtown Boston real estate together, even though they are related. . . somehow . . I’m sure. Today […]

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Let’s get into the Christmas Spirit. (bang the drum)

Downtown Boston Real Estate for Sale A little music please … Downtown Boston Real Estate for Sale

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A Boston real estate broker is dreaming of white Christmas, but …

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Boston Real Estate: News about the apartment rent relief program

Downtown Boston Real Estate for Sale As the Boston apartment rental sector welcomed the inclusion of $25 billion in rental assistance in the federal relief package, this a 5,000-page bill. Let me tell you the keypoints as I understand them know as they apply to the downtown Boston real estate market, Here are some key […]

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Thinking about moving to another condo in Boston?

Downtown Boston Real Estate for Sale It may seem hard to imagine that the downtown Boston condo that you’re in today – whether it’s your starter home or just one you’ve fallen in love with along the way – might not be your forever home. Many needs have changed in 2020, and it’s okay to […]

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What’s the future outlook for the downtown Boston real estate market?

Boston Real Estate for Sale After an insanely unpredictable real estate market in 2020, what will 2021 hold for us? My humble downtown Boston real estate predictions Mortgage rates in 2021 will stay around 3% (and under) will continue through at least the first half of next year. But I don’t think it will last […]

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Are you a landlord or a guest?

Boston Real Estate for Sale From one of my favorite blog writers: Guests, hosts and landlords The landlord acts like he owns the place because he does. The landlord makes the rules and has the power to enforce them. The host acts on behalf of those that are being served. “Gracious” is the goal. And […]

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Boston Real Estate: Most Common Eupemisms (You may of heard)

Boston Real Estate for Sale We’ve heard some pretty delusional ways to describe architectural features over the years. There are always certain less-than-desirable elements to any home and it makes sense to soften the bad things by lying… er— circumventing the truth. So what are the most common euphemisms we’ve come across? Read on: “Cozy” Nice try, this […]

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Eviction ban has been extended

Boston Real Estate  Santa Claus came early for some Boston apartment renters, while Beacon Hill apartment owners received a stocking full of coal. A rental assistance fund A bipartisan coronavirus aid deal that lawmakers struck on Sunday will extend the national eviction moratorium through January and establish a rental assistance fund of $25 billion. The […]

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Do we need Boston real estate agents anymore?

Boston Real Estate for Sale The following excerpt is from a letter from a real estate broker to the Wall Street Journal: Like bank tellers, travel agents and other middlemen, real estate agents are no longer critical to a transaction, Ms. Lappin says—though many of her peers will undoubtedly disagree. And as technology has made […]

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Boston real estate thought: Tis the Season (Santa Claus Can You Help Me With This)

Boston Real Estate for Sale This time of year it is hard for me to decide if I should clean my Boston condo, burn it to the ground, sell it, or just redecorate.  My desire to do a home makeover is probably caused by the holidays or is maybe just a symptom of seasonal affective […]

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Back Bay condos for sale starting at $350,000

View Back Bay condos for sale in 2021. Our exclusive Back Bay condo listings start at $350,000 and go up to $20M.

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What Fed cuts really mean for mortgages

Boston Real Estate for Sale Over the past year,  Boston condo mortgage rates have fallen more than a full percentage point, hitting a new historic low 15 times. This is a great driver for the downtown Boston real estate market, as today’s low rates provide consumers with some significant benefits. Here’s a look at three […]

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4 points you must know: About a Boston condo fixer up

Boston real estate for sale A few years ago, Alessandra Pollina and her husband, Ondre, were looking for a property that would need no more than some cosmetic changes and upgrades. But because the price was right, they ended up with the ultimate fixer-upper: a Boston condominium that was already gutted to the studs. They […]

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Is your mortgage costing you an ARM and a leg?

Boston real estate for sale If you have a loan in process and you will be closing on a Boston condo for sale within 30 days, or thinking of refinancing, it is time to lock. I believe that this is one of the typical Decembers where rates will go up next year. Covid-19 vaccine and […]

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An interesting story about two fighting Beacon Hill neighbors.

  Boston real estate for sale In downtown Boston, we have a lot of rules about where people can and can not smoke. I can’t think of any public place where smoking is allowed indoors, certainly not in bars or restaurants.  When it comes to apartment buildings, condos, and lofts smoking is prohibited in common […]

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New Downtown Boston Real Estate Buyers: Remember to change the locks

Boston real estate for sale Have you just purchased a new downtown Boston real estate home?  Did you change the locks?  Probably not, you got the keys from the previous owners.  They seem like nice people and they are.  What you don’t know is that who did they give the keys to the perhaps to […]

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Boston Condo Absorbtion Rate. How do you calculate it? (Why is this important to you?)

  Boston real estate for sale A blog reader sent me an email and asked: How do you calculate the Boston condo absorption rate? I calculate absorption rates in terms of Boston condos sold per month. Here’s an example; Boston absorption rate for the number of condos sold in one month is 3,949, divided by […]

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Downtown Boston Real Estate: Is the market bad?

Boston real estate for sale Is the downtown Boston real estate market bad?  This from one of our readers, yes we do have readers and they ask questions. No, the downtown Boston real estate market is not bad. Yes, it took a hit from the pandemic. like many other industries. Why some downtown Boston real […]

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Boston Real Estate: Must know tips before applying for a mortgage (#5 is very important)

  Boston real estate for sale   Once you’ve found the right Boston Midtown condo for sale and applied for a mortgage, there are some key things to keep in mind before you close. You’re undoubtedly excited about the opportunity to decorate your new downtown Boston condo, but before you make any large purchases, move […]

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Downtown Boston condos for sale: Buyer Rebate Gift for You

View Boston Downtown Boston condos for sale before they're listing on Zillow or Realtor.com. Our Downtown Boston condo for sale listings are updated in real time. For more information please call/text 617-595-3712. Ask about our REBATE PROGRAM

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Should YOU list your Boston condo for the winter market?

Boston real estate for sale Should I put my home on the market now or wait until Spring? Good question! The answer is,  it depends . . .  Downtown Boston real estate sales are seasonal here in Massachusetts.  During the Spring market activity increases and more homes are bought and sold.  There are more buyers […]

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Looking to buy a Boston Seaport Condos for sale in 2021?

Boston real estate for sale search Boston Seaport Condos for sale in 2020 & 2021 Boston’s seaport area is one of the hottest districts in Boston.  While many industries have  moved to this exciting area , it has also attracted numerous developers which have completed or are in the process of finishing luxurious homes that […]

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Lets look at Downtown Boston real estate sales stats (Holidays)

Boston real estate for sale search With all of the assorted condos, townhouses and lofts being built in this city do you ever wonder if they will all be sold?  According to Realty Times, buyers are pouring into condominiums, presumably for the lock-and-go, low-maintenance lifestyle they promote. Did you miss out on our last blog post? […]

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What are ice dams on Beacon Hill buildings?

Boston real estate for sale search Downtown Boston winters present challenges to Beacon Hill condo and buildings owners.  With the recent cold, and snow now is a great time to look for ice dams draining off the roof. The water that backs up behind the ice dam can leak into a home and cause damage to […]

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Can Boomers really afford their dream retirement homes?

Boston real estate for sale search A growing number of baby boomers are purchasing their childhood homes. Some are going as far as using old pictures to restore the property to its former glory. Gary Melton, director of the Clemson University Institute on Family and Neighborhood Life, attributes such nostalgia to the fact that the […]

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Mmm, Housing Forecasting 2021

Boston real estate for sale search I just report the news, I don’t make it! There are a wide range of estimates, especially on house prices in 2021, with price forecasts ranging from increases of 2% to 10%.  These forecasts use different measures, but that is a very wide spread. The key in 2021 will […]

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A big deal for a Boston Real Estate Broker

Boston Real Estate for Sale John, this is a big deal for a Boston real estate broker. That’s how a recent telephone conversation I had started off this morning. I won’t bore you with all the details how this Boston real estate broker just put a multi-unit Boston real estate deal under agreement. However… Before […]

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The future of Boston real estate search

Boston Real Estate & Condo Search The future of Boston real estate search Is that the future, more gadgets?  Undoubtedly there will always be more new Boston real estate for sale websites to empower participants with more information.  Is information all you need to successfully buy downtown Boston real estate? Let’s break down the Boston-buying […]

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Our Holiday Seaport Condo Gift for YOU

  Boston Seaport condos for sale All Boston Seaport Condos for Sale (Listed highest to lowest) Place an accepted offer on a Boston Seaport condo for sale through this office and I’ll give back to you 50% of our commission fee. This special is good thru January 31, 2021. For more information email realtyford@yahoo.com or […]

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Explore Boston Seaport District condos for sale under $1M

Place an accepted Offer on a Boston Seaport condo for sale and Ford Realty will give back 50% of our portion to YOU the Boston condo buyer. For more information contact John Ford via email or cell/text 617-595-3712

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Boston real estate – A look back at 2020

Boston Real Estate & Condos What is your favorite quote from 2020 regarding real estate or the economy? For me, it’s this: “If your home has been on the market for four months and it hasn’t sold, you have to adjust your price.”  Four months?  For me, better make it four weeks, or less!  “But everything […]

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How can I get a Boston apartment with bad credit?

Boston Apartments for Rent Can I get a Boston apartment with bad credit?  Yes, but it won’t be easy. The good news, because of the pandemic many Boston apartment owners have lowered their standards because of the high vacancy rate. Finding a Boston Apartment for Rent Let’s look at what you can do to be […]

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Mortgage Rates Fall To a Record Low – Again

Boston Real Estate & Condos Mortgage Interest Rates Hit Their Lowest Rate Ever Recorded—Again As we near the end of the year, mortgage interest rates continue to rock bottom yet again. Rates for a 30-year, fixed-rate loan closed out the week of December 17 at 2.67%, four basis points lower than the previous low of […]

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Do buyers pay more when sellers’ real estate agent is attractive?

Boston Condos Do buyers pay more when sellers’ real estate agents are attractive? Apparently so: Preliminary results of a study from Old Dominion University suggest that, put bluntly, the more attractive a male finds his female agent, the higher the price he’ll probably be willing to pay. Women also seem to be susceptible to attractive […]

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Attention Sellers: How long would you wait before lowering your asking price?

Boston Real Estate & Condos Boston Condo Seller’s and asking price Home buyers have access to all the comps, and follow them closely.  They spend weeks and months looking at every new listing in their range, and they know the market better than anyone – because they’re the ones making it. Boston condo sellers can judge […]

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Boston condo sellers: Should you sell now, or wait

So you might have heard that the Boston condo market is a little uncertain right now, and you’re wondering if you should just wait a year or two before selling your Boston condo. If you don’t mind keeping your Boston condo forever, then fine, the value will probably go up in the long run. But if […]

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Boston Beacon Hill Condos for Sale $550k – $650k ($550,000 – $650,000)

Boston Beacon Hill Condos for Sale $550k – $650k ($550,000 – $650,000) All Beacon Hill Condos for Sale (Listed highest to lowest) Place an accepted offer on a Beacon Hill condo for sale through this office and I’ll give back to you 50% of our commission fee. This special is good till January 1, 2021. […]

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Strongest Real Estate Markets: (Is downtown Boston real estate on the list?)

Boston Real Estate Search Housing markets are showing resilience against the pandemic, but some are thriving more than others and are expected to continue to perform strongly in the years ahead. Coinciding with the National Association of REALTORS®’ virtual Real Estate Forecast Summit on Thursday, NAR released a list of the top metros expected to have […]

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When Is A Tenant Responsible For Repairs?

Boston Real Estate Apartment Search When Is A Tenant Responsible For Repairs?  When is a tenant responsible for repairs? Clearly leases should set this out in plain language, but sometimes it is simply not clear who is supposed to pay for what and landlords often leverage this situation to escape doing their duties. Home repairs […]

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Boston Real Estate: “Great Expectations”

Boston Real Estate & Condos Great Expectations is the 19th century Charles Dickens novel about an orphan named  Pip  and the three stages of his “expectations.”  An  expectation is a strong belief about something that is yet to happen. In the end, good  triumphs over evil in  Great Expectations and everyone lives happily ever after. […]

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Tips on decorating your downtown Boston home for the holidays

Boston Real Estate & Condos If you’ve never decorated the outside of a house or a self managed Boston condo building before, the prospect of climbing a ladder can seem like a daunting proposition. But with a little strategy and planning, your single-home or downtown Boston condo building could be the shining jewel of the […]

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Boston real estate for sale: The mortgage process

Boston Condos As a first-time homebuyer, you might be confused or even bewildered by the mortgage process and its many moving parts. Here’s what you need to know about what a mortgage is and how it works for all parties – when purchasing a Boston condo for sale. Whether you are buying a traditional Beacon Hill […]

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Boston condos for sale: Forecasting housing improvement (Inforgraphic)

Boston Real Estate I like reading Lou Barnes’ weekly column. He’s a mortgage broker who seems to know a lot about the financial and real estate markets. Over the past three months, or so, he’s become increasingly bearish on the economy. More so than I have been. So, I was faced with a dilemma – […]

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A mini-bubble for housing?

Boston Real Estate The number of housing units under construction grew for the third month in a row, as housing continues to drive the construction industry. The last time single-family homes were built at this pace was 13 years ago, just before the housing bubble burst. Housing Starts are up Housing starts in November were up 12.8 […]

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