NAR reports it’s a great time to sell a your Boston condo

Boston Real Estate for Sale Updated Sept 2020 July rounded out three consecutive months of growth in pending home sales, according to a report from the National Association of Realtors. Pending Home Sales NAR’s Pending Home Sales Index was up 5.9% to 122.1 last month, while contract signings year-over-year increased 15.5%. The Pending Home Sales […]

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Boston ReaL Estate Demand 2020

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After 44 years this Bar closed its doors forever- Nice knowing You

Boston Real Estate for Sale According to a note on its website, The Four’s on Canal Street near North Station and TD Garden is no longer in operation, with the post saying the following: It is with heavy hearts that we announce the permanent closure of The Fours Boston as of Monday, August 31st. We extend our […]

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Boston: Who’s moving in, who’s moving out to the burbs?

Boston Real Estate for Sale This year hasn’t been what any of us expected. It started in March when the first recognized cases of COVID-19 started in the United States and there’s been a lot of downtown Boston real estate turmoil since then.  Many cities like downtown Boston were hit by the pandemic. There were […]

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Boston downtown condos for sale: Making and Selecting the best offer

Boston Condos for Sale In this Boston Real Estate Blog post we’ll discuss the best methods on both submitting the best Offer and on the flip side how to select the best Boston condo for sale best offer. Let’s start with submitting the offer. First Step in Submitting an Offer on downtown Boston Condo There […]

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Boston Real Estate Bidding Wars — On Homeowners, Not Condos

Boston Condos for Sale With so few houses for sale today and low mortgage rates driving buyer activity, bidding wars are becoming more common. Multiple-offer scenarios are heating up, so it’s important to get pre-approved before you start your search. This way, you can put your best foot forward – quickly and efficiently – if you’re planning to buy […]

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Cost of renting a Boston condo vs. buying. [INFOGRAPHIC]

Boston Condos for Sale The Cost of Renting Vs. Buying a Boston Condo [INFOGRAPHIC]  Monday, August 31, 2020 Boston Condos for Sale Buying a Beacon Hill condo for sale Tips on buying a Beacon Hill condo Boston Beacon Hill condo buyers how to beat all-cash offers 5 tips on buying a Beacon Hill condo for […]

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Last Call? My favorite One Liners from Norm

Boston Real Estate Search Well, its with a sad heart that Cheers in downtown Boston Quincy Market will be closing down for good. Today, will be the last day you can have a beer with Norm. The good news the original Cheers in Beacon Hill is still in business.   Boston Real Estate Search SEARCH […]

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North End Condo Owner – Singing a Bad Tune

Boston Real Estate for Sale Search A concerned citizen filed a 311 complaint tonight about an opera singer in the Prado who just doesn’t know when to take a curtain call: This fellow is singing opera in the Prado and it is past 9 pm. Plus he uses an amplifier. It is fine earlier in the day […]

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My Boston downtown real estate thought of the day

Boston Real Estate Search It seems every time we turn on the news we hear bad news, whether the downtown Boston economy has the highest unemployment rate in the country to riots and hatred. Today, I’d like to share with your an episode I watched on TV Show Sunday Morning. Its a story about true […]

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‘The financial crisis’

Boston Real Estate Search Warning: Don’t read this if you don’t want to get depressed. Filed under: We’re in a Dark & Stormy Boston Real Estate Search

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Ghost Malls

Boston Real Estate Search Not a Boston condo topic, but still interesting …    This time around, because of the dramatic changes in consumer spending practices, we’re very likely to see more malls in the death spiral than we’ve ever seen before,” says Green Street analyst Jim Sullivan. For towns and cities that are […]

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Economist & Yale Prof. Robert Shiller: Boston Condo Prices may Suffer

Boston Real Estate Search Noble Prize-winning economist Robert Shiller says urban (i.e, Boston condo) home prices could decline as the coronavirus pandemic upends the workforce. He thinks the benefits of city living, such as restaurants, museums or theater shows, have been put into question during the coronavirus pandemic. Shiller is hopeful that inequality will get […]

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How to use technology to find a Beacon Hill condo

Boston Real Estate Search How is Technology Changing Real Estate? Advancement in technology has benefited many industries. From education to supply-chain, almost every sector has reaped the benefits of employing high-tech systems and codes, and the world of real state is no different. Technology advances in real estate have made the process of home-buying and selling more reliable […]

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Rambling thoughts from a bored Boston real estate broker.

Boston Real Estate Search I occasionally get emails from one of my readers.  This one provides a different perspective from most “Rants” I get. As Bostonian, you make not like some of his political thoughts, but he makes some interesting points regarding the Boston real estate market and the overall economy. Compare it to how […]

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Will the Fall open houses get off to a slow start

Boston Real Estate Search There was a sudden jump in the number of properties on the market in the downtown area, over the past couple of weeks.  It remains to be seen, however, whether or not the market will absorb them.  My guess is “yes”.  With the start of the Fall market and July and […]

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Ways to reduce the risk of losing your shirt because of COVID-19

Boston Real Estate Search Yep.  If you’re worried about having all of your life savings in your home and having the value crash through the floor due to the “COVID-19”, why not put more money at risk, by investing in a hedge fund? At least that’s what some people think you should do. Here’s my […]

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Beacon Hill apartments $2,000 per month or under – No Broker Fee

 All Beacon Hill apartments  If you’re thinking about making a move into Beacon Hill apartment this Fall, we have some fantastic news for you. More young professionals have a renewed sense of confidence during the end of our Summer months. And to top it all off, Beacon Hill apartment rents are now lower since last […]

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Another Eatry Closes Down

Boston Real Estate Search A local group of seafood restaurants has shut down another one of its locations. According to a source, the Park Square/Park Plaza outlet of Legal Sea Foods is no longer in business, with a message from the restaurant group confirming that it has indeed closed for good. This follows on the […]

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Buying a Downtown Boston condo with student debt

Boston Real Estate for Sale Search Updated: Boston Real Estate Blog – 2020 The effects of the COVID-19 pandemic are widespread, and they’re not just affecting seasoned full-time workers. College students, in particular, are facing a lot of uncertainty — not just in the short-term but potentially for years — or even decades — to […]

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What is Boston Real Estate House Hacking?

Boston Real Estate for Sale Search House Hacking Defined House hacking is defined (my definition) as: purchasing a Boston real estate with the intent to rent rooms/apartments to tenants in order to cover a portion, or all, of your mortgage payment. House Hacking Strategies There are many house hacking strategies out there, and ultimately anyway […]

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Fifteen-year mortgages gaining in popularity

Boston Real Estate for Sale Search It seems more and more people are using the low-interest-rate environment to take out or switch to 15-year mortgages, allowing people to pay off their Seaport condos or Beacon Hill home earlier and to build up equity faster. The trend is the opposite of what normally happens when interest […]

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Nearly 4 Million Real Estate Owners in COVID Mortgage Bailout

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Foreclosures: What you need to know before you buy

Most people love a bargain — and in the Boston real estate world, great deals can sometimes be found in the form of a foreclosed home. Proponents of buying foreclosed homes love the reduced prices, but inexperienced buyers may find the risks outweigh the rewards. What is a foreclosed Boston home? A foreclosed home is […]

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Foreign investors ambivalent about US real estate market

Boston Real Estate for Sale Search It’s been my experience that foreign investors are taking a “wait-and-see” approach to the US (residential) real estate market. They see potential … downside potential, that is. Too much risk of lower prices in the future, so they’re holding off. That prices haven’t dropped by very much in large […]

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Selling your Beacon Hill condo: Selecting a team

Boston Real Estate for Sale Search Boston Real Estate Teams: They’re going to be big You’ve seen this a thousand times, too, right? Teams are the “future” for at least a decade, for Boston real estate brokers. all the while being the present, and, in some ways, also being a throwback to the past. A […]

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Boston Beacon Hill Apartments for rent over 300 listings

Updated: August 2020 Boston Beacon Hill Apartments for rent over 300 listings On May 3, 2020, we had 112 Beacon Hill apartments for rent. As of today’s date August 28, 2020, we have 300 Beacon Hill vacant apartments for rent for September 1, 2020. And the numbers keep growing with no end in sight. Update […]

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Boston Beacon Hill condos for sale: Don’t waive the home inspection

Boston Real Estate for Sale Search Some prospective Beacon Hill condos buyers rush to finalize the purchase, especially in a Seller’s market, only to find out the slew of structural inefficiencies in the Condominium building foundation later on. Hence, in most cases, home inspection before buying a home is considered mandatory. © Jake Hellbach – […]

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What’s the status of the Boston real estate for sale market? Is it a buyers or sellers market?

Boston Real Estate for Sale Search Low Boston condo for sale inventory, whether due to a hesitation to sell during the Covid-19 pandemic or other market factors, has driven housing prices up and made the market more competitive for buyers. That means that borrowers who may have been approved for a loan at the beginning […]

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Take the loan off Fannie…Foreclosure suspensions

Boston Real Estate for Sale Search Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac will extend their suspension of mortgage foreclosures through at least the end of the year, providing more relief for homeowners who are grappling with the economic pain of the coronavirus. Fannie and Freddie, which backstop about $5 trillion of home loans, will also extend […]

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Lord & Taylor Closing all its Store after 194 Years in Business

Boston Real Estate Search Luxury department store chain Lord & Taylor is going out of business. The company, which was acquired in 2019 by fashion rental subscription service Le Tote, said Thursday that it would close all of its 38 stores. The retailer had filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection Aug. 2 in a move that analysts […]

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National Real Estate Market: 9 Under Agreement Contracts for every 10 New Listings

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West End News Update in 2020

Boston Real Estate Search West End residents try to save three historic buildings from Mass. General wrecking ball The Beacon Hill Times reports residents are hoping to convince Mass. General to save three buildings, one from 1884, that somehow survived the neighborhood’s destruction in the 1950s only to face demolition as part of the hospital’s $1-billion expansion […]

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Boston: Good news and bad news

Boston Real Estate Search Anna’s Taqueria in Brookline’s Coolidge Corner Has Closed The original location of a local group of Mexican eateries has shut down permanently. According to a Twitter post from @BostonTweet, Anna’s Taqueria in the Coolidge Corner section of Brookline is no longer in business, with a note out front at the Beacon Street spot saying […]

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Explore Boston Seaport condos for sale from the least expensive and up

Legal Test Kitchen in Boston’s Seaport District Has Closed An offshoot of a local group of seafood restaurants has shut down its location by the Boston Seaport. According to a poster on Facebook who worked at the place, Legal Test Kitchen in the city’s Seaport District is no longer in operation, with a message sent […]

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Beacon Hill Apartments: When nothing is sure everything is possible

We have several NO FEE and some 1 month free Beacon Hill apartments for rent. Contact John Ford at 617-595-3712. Is there a bright side to the global Covid-19 pandemic? Should we even think about looking for a bright side? The answer is absolute “yes”. The downside of this situation can feel overwhelming and desperately […]

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New Downtown school? Preparing for the new online school year

Boston Real Estate Search Image source: Shutterstock For those whose children will be taking classes online or participating in remote learning this school year, keeping the following tips in mind will help create an at-home learning environment that prioritizes health and learning while being able to adjust to this year’s unknowns.   A home cannot fully replace […]

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Former Reebok chief Paul Fireman sells Massachusetts mansion for $23 million (Pictures)

Boston Real Estate Search Former Reebok chief Paul Fireman sells Massachusetts mansion for $23 million Set on seven acres, the 27,000-square-foot mansion is surrounded by lush landscaping, rolling lawns and meandering paths. (Douglas Elliman) It was a far cry from the staggering sum he was originally aiming for, but former Reebok CEO Paul Fireman has […]

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Boston, Massachusetts and four other states are faring the worst because of COVID-19

Boston Real Estate Search Boston real estate economy is suffering in the top tier due to the coronavirus pandemic, according to an analysis by personal finance publication Bankrate.  To measure the fallout, and also to determine which real estate markets could be most impacted by the pandemic in the coming years, the company determined a Housing […]

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Fed sees ‘modest’ economic and housing improvements in Boston

Boston Real Estate for Sale Search Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell unveiled a new framework of thinking for the central bank that will tolerate inflation “moderately” above its 2% target. The Fed also committed to reviewing this policy every five years. In a speech on Thursday morning, Powell acknowledged the painful lessons of runaway inflation […]

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Boston real estate brokers and the battle of who’s a better broker: Men or Women?

Boston Real Estate Search Yesterday, I had an unusual lunch conversation about which gender was more productive in selling Boston condos for sale. Now, one method of finding this is out was via MLS, but it would require some calculations as there are more female Boston real estate brokers/agents than men. As I finished my […]

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Big news of the week – Zillow releases Builder Reviews

Boston Real Estate Search Zillow last week announced a new feature it’s adding to its platform called Builder Ratings and Reviews. Real Estate Zillo Newest Platform The new information will be displayed on builder’s profiles, community pages and paid new construction listings on Zillow. The reviews will come from homeowners surveyed shortly after they move in to […]

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Boston real estate for sale: Millennials are entering their peak condo buying years

Boston Condos for Sale Millennials home buyers are shaping up to be a key force in the housing market’s rebound. The group accounts for more than half of all new home loan applications, as it has since last year, according to the Wall Street Journal. A cohort ranging in age from mid-20s to late 30s, millennials are […]

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Pending Home Sales Increased in July

Pending home sales in the Northeast region increased by 6.2% Prices of small homes were up 8.1% year over year in July, compared with 6.7% for large homes, reflecting the continuing importance of affordability for homebuyers. The typical home that sold in the four weeks ending August 16 was 3.7% larger (1,772 square feet) than the […]

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What’s the fist steps in buying a Boston condo for sale?

Boston Condos for Sale What’s the first step in buying a Boston condo for sale? Okay, you have settled into your new job after graduating from college, your best friend just told you he/she is moving out because they’re in the process of buying a Boston condo for sale. You realize you need to get […]

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Downtown Boston Real Estate market: How will it comeback?

Billionaire investor Sam Zell told CNBC this week that corporate leaders have a role to play in helping U.S. cities stave off a serious economic decline in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic and summer of social unrest. “It’s going to require leadership. It’s going to require leaders of all the companies to come back […]

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Real Estate Mogul: “Retail is a falling knife that hasn’t hit bottom yet”

Boston Real Estate Search Sam Zell, chairman of Equity Group Investments, joins “Squawk Box” to discuss the state of the real estate market amid the pandemic. Will the downtown Boston real estate market see a winter retail downturn? Boston Real Estate Search

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Boston real estate: How e-commerce & COVID is impacting Boston commercial real estate

Boston Real Estate for Sale How e-commerce is impacting Boston real estate, as it pertains to commercial retailers that long occupied the largest spaces in shopping malls across Massachusetts, the rise of e-commerce has meant shrinking, or in some cases, going out of business altogether for many store owners. The result is that its hurting […]

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Twitter: Real Estate Update 2020

Boston Condos for Sale Mortgage rates, the election, and the strength of the economy are the major factors that could alter the course of the Boston condo market in the next few months Although mortgage rates have ticked up recently, mortgage rates for Boston real estate purchases are likely to remain low for the foreseeable […]

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Are we headed towards a Recession? Some major indicators say we are.

Boston Real Estate Search The current recession isn’t like the last one, at least not yet. Boston real estate are prices are steady or going up instead of down. There is more new construction too but not affordable new construction in the metro area. There may be some foreclosures in the future.  FHA loans are just one […]

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New Wave of Home Mortgage Defaults

Boston Real Estate Search Federal Housing Administration mortgages — the affordable path to home-ownership for many first-time buyers, minorities and low-income Americans — now have the highest delinquency rate in at least four decades. The share of late FHA loans rose to almost 16% in the second quarter, up from about 9.7% in the previous three […]

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City of Boston: Letter to Beacon Hill Apartment Landlords

Boston Real Estate Search   NOTICE REGARDING BOSTON’S RENTAL HOUSING REGULATIONS Dear Property Owner/Agent, As you know, a significant number of tenants in the City of Boston move into new rental units on or around September 1st. This year, it is more important than ever, to ensure that our residents are living in safe, sanitary […]

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Mildly amusing story – About a peeson who misses their commute to work

Boston Condos for Sale Mildly amusing story – About a person who misses their commute to work Here’s a story that someone sent to me. Yes, it’s hard to believe but this person misses their commute to work; Are you now working from home? Do you miss your downtown Boston commute? Here’s one person who […]

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Beacon Hill condos: Everything you need to know

Updated: 2020 The Beacon Hill condo market offers excellent opportunities right now for savvy buyers because there seems to be more inventory than interested purchasers. This is particularly true for condos located in larger buildings and high rises—not so much for units in smaller buildings with access to outdoor space. Those are still popular and […]

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Boston South End Update: Boston Real Estate Blog – That’s one way to steal a bike

Boston Real Estate Stories Boston Condos for Sale A disgusted citizen filed a 311 complaint about a newly killed tree in an alley off Clarendon Street in the South End: There was a bicycle chained to this tree this morning and it looks like someone chopped the tree down to steal the bike. Devastating to lose a […]

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Massachusetts Real Estate: Condos and Single-family homes

Boston Condos for Sale Condominiums are selling for an average 16% lower than single-family homes, and that could make them more attractive for millennials and first-time homebuyers, according to a new report by CoreLogic. Boston Condos for Sale More Affordable The report says millennials could be pushed “toward buying condos because they tend to be more […]

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Pres. Trump Faces a Large Property Tax Bill. Trump also requesting relief

Boston Condos for Sale According to the Palm Beach Daily News. Preliminary estimates by the Palm Beach County Property Appraiser’s Office show that companies linked to President Trump could pay as much as $1.49 million in property taxes for 2020. That’s only slightly higher than the $1.48 million estimates from last year Trump has 10 […]

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Mortgage applications up!

Sellers rejoice! More applications mean more buyers!   Back to Boston condos for sale homepage Contact me to find out more about this property or to set up an appointment to see it. Back to the homepage: Boston condos Boston condos for sale SEARCH FOR BOSTON CONDOS FOR SALE Back Bay condos for sale Beacon […]

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Time to Refinance?

Nearly two years after the credit crunch virtually froze mortgage markets, high-end borrowers are seeing some relief: Rates for "jumbo" mortgages on pricier homes are at their lowest since 2003.

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A story about the changing times for Boston real estate offices

Boston Condos for Sale Back in the old days, the largest Boston real estate firms would do a caravan with their brokers to view the newest listings that they acquired in downtown Boston As one downtown Boston real estate broker summarized it: We tell stories, we tell jokes, and it’s just a great time, But […]

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Boston condos for sale: Purchasing a new construction condo

Boston Condos for Sale Finding the right Boston condo for sale to purchase today is one of the biggest challenges for potential buyers. With so few Beacon Hill homes for sale and construction of newly built homes ramping up in Boston Seaport, you may be wondering if you should consider new high rise condo construction buildings in your […]

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The Best Real Estate Markets in the Country

Boston Condos for Sale Boston real estate market still has a lot of work to do  Source: WalletHub Boston Condos for Sale

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My thoughts about getting older as a real estate broker living in Arlington/Lexington

Boston Condos for Sale What’s today’s temperature 90 or perhaps 100 degrees? Let me tell you a short story: Today, like every Saturday I Jumped on my bike and started my 5 mile bile ride from Lexington Center to the Alewife train station (a.k.a The T). My final destination was to my beloved Boston Beacon […]

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Boston condos for sale: New to the market

Boston Condos for Sale New Boston Real Estate Listings  After the steep decline in Boston condo sales during the beginning of the Covid-19. Now home sales are inching up. Some call it a housing market recovery but I think it ‘s a rebound. Home sales have been strong for the past several years. If there […]

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Spotlight Boston Real Estate Neighborhood: Beacon Hill

Boston Condos for Sale Spotlight Boston Real Estate Neighborhood: Beacon Hill Updated: Summer 2020 Steven C. Schmitt reports this raptor was surveying the Beacon Hill scene yesterday from atop one of those street light/cell phone poles. For a downtown Boston neighborhood that’s just over one square mile in size, Beacon Hill has earned more than its share […]

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First time homebuyers and a fable from Steve Jobs

Boston Condos for Sale The last few days I’ve been working with a first time homebuyer, this buyer has a young family and is looking for a home in the burbs in the $500,000 price range. Anyway, he wanted to view a property in Stoneham Ma, which I was happy to show him. The next […]

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Neighborhood Spotlight: Boston North End

Boston Condos for Sale WFXT reports that Anthony Martignetti, who became locally famous for that Prince Spaghetti commercial, has died. He was 63. As one reader at the Universal Hub website stated: I once heard about a friend of a friend who lived in the North End. If he didn’t live exactly where they shot the commercial, […]

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Real estate companies cought for housing discrimination and a story about making assumptions

Boston Condos for Sale As I reported in one of my last Boston real estate blog posts the state reported a few Massachusetts real estate companies were caught using discrimination practices violating our fair housing laws. How many times have we heard this before? I’m reminded of a story The story illustrates lateral thinking, narrow-mindedness, […]

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Answers to your Downtown Boston real estate seller questions

If you’re thinking about listing your Beacon Hill home or Boston downtown high rise condo, you’ve probably heard that regardless of Covid-19 we’re beginning to enter into a seller’s market right now. As inventory dwindles and buyer interest intensifies, it’s not uncommon to see Seaport condos sell just hours after they’re listed, sometimes even tens […]

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Case Shiller Index Report – Boston real estate price upward

Boston Condos for Sale Case Shiller Index Report – Boston real estate price upward Home prices rose 4.3% annually in June, unchanged from the gain seen in May, according to the S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller U.S. National Home Price NSA Index. The 10-City Composite increased 2.8% annually, down from 3% in the previous month. The 20-City Composite […]

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Who said it?

Boston Condos for Sale HAROLD MAY BECOME MY NEW FAVORITE!!!! A new teacher was trying to make use of her psychology courses. She started her class by saying, ‘Everyone who thinks they’re stupid, stand up!’ After a few seconds, Little Harold stood up. The teacher said, ‘Do you think you’re stupid, Harold?’ ‘No, ma’am, but […]

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A sad story about a house killer?

Boston Condos for Sale The other day I ran into of my friends in Porter Square at a restaurant called Christophers. As we were talking about old times, I asked how a couple we both knew were doing on their house renovation in Sommerville. This was an old victorian house that needed major renovations. He […]

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Will the 2020 Presidential Election impact the Boston condo for sale market? The answer may surprise YOU

For the last four years, real estate companies have had one of their own in the White House — a fact that has proven lucrative for some of the industry’s largest real estate players. Now, Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden has laid out changes he would make to programs and policies beloved by the Boston real […]

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Boston real estate comeback

Boston Condos for Sale When shelter-in-place orders brought the economy to a screeching halt earlier this year, many believed the residential housing market would follow suit. Countless analysts predicted buyer demand would disappear and home values would depreciate for the first time in almost a decade. That, however, didn’t happen. It appears the opposite is […]

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National Real Estate Market and the Economy {Weekly Video Updates}

Boston Condos for Sale This weeks national real estate market updated deals with a topic I believe deserves more attention: the U.S. Household Debt & Credit Report.  Boston Condos for Sale

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Boston condos for sale, don’t forget about the Baby Boomers

Boston Condos for Sale This article is written by a professor at the Wharton School who has a book coming out this week. It appears we have a glut of boomers – will we stay put, or sell the family homestead (once the covid is solved) and explore the world during retirement? Boomers Population Population aging […]

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Beacon Hill Open Houses – Condos for sale and loud conversations

Beacon Hill Open Houses For some reason, I’m reminded of this story. About a year ago, as I was setting up my Open House sign. There was an adjacent Beacon Hil condo for sale in the next building. A loud Beacon Hill condo conversation I overheard this conversation: I think we should put in an […]

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College debt and the future of Boston condo sales

Boston Condos for Sale Are you concerned about the future of Boston condominium sales? The amount of debt being accumulated to acquire a college degree is mind-boggling. Is Student Loan Debt Keeping You From Homeownership?  A shift has occurred over the last thirty years. The college has been pushed as the key to endless opportunities […]

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Boston condo sellers: The thoughts of the Day

Boston Real Estate for Sale With listing prices seeing their fastest growth since January 2018, home sellers are firmly in the driving seat when it comes to sales negotiations, experts say. Realtor.com reported in its latest Weekly Recovery Report covering the week ending August 15 that median listing prices in the U.S. are up 10.1% compared to […]

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Instead of evicting trade in keys for cash. Being behind on your Beacon Hill apartment rent.

Beacon Hill Condo and Apartment Search Being a Beacon Hill apartment landlord in 2020 has proven to be difficult, especially when it comes to the enforcement of an apartment lease. I have preached the word “empathy” a lot in recent months, but there are certain situations in which “empathy” as a landlord doesn’t make up […]

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Beacon Hill apartments $2,000 per month or under – No Broker Fee

 All Beacon Hill apartments  We have a large selection of Beacon Hill apartments for rent available Now. No  broker fee. Request Form Updated: Boston Real Estate 2020 Click to View Beacon Hill Apartment recent rental data & stats View Beacon Hill condos for sale: Beacon Hill Condos for Sale Boston Beacon Hill Condos  Back to […]

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A Golf Story about Four Boston Real Estate Brokers and a Cell Phone

Yesterday I was invited to play golf at the private Winchester Country Club.  A rare treat for me. Around the ninth hole, the skies opened up and it began to rain. We all raced to our golf carts and headed to the country club locker room to dry off. While in the locker room, a […]

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The Joys of Home Schooling. Maybe not?

Boston Real Estate Search The Joys of Home Schooling This comedian wonders whether another semester of “distance learning” will provide much learning for his kids when they won’t be all that distant from him.

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A major pharmaceutical tenant for its sprawling mixed-use complex in the Camridge/ Boston area

Boston Condos for Sale  DivcoWest snagged a major pharmaceutical tenant for its sprawling mixed-use complex in Boston. Bristol Myers Squibb has agreed to lease 360,000 square feet at the 4.5-million-square-foot Cambridge Crossing, according to Bisnow. The complex is under construction on 43 acres at the borders of Cambridge, Somerville, and Boston. Bristol Myers signed a lease […]

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Boston Real Estate: Why people are moving this year.

Boston Real Estate Search Today, Boston real estate owners are moving for a variety of different reasons. The current health crisis has truly re-shaped our lifestyles and our needs. Spending extra time where we currently live is enabling many families to re-evaluate what homeownership means and what they find most important in a home. According […]

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Boston Midtown Condo Sales Stats 2020

Boston Midtown Condo Sales Stats 2020 Midtown and Downtown Boston condo values are continuing to rise in 2020, indicating that the the Boston real estate market is doing remarkably well. Boston Midtown Condo Sales Stats 2020 In this market report, we’ll be looking at median sales price, days-on-market and what features these condos contain. Here […]

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Seaport Condo Sales data Summer 2020

Despite the ongoing global health crisis and continued social distancing orders, the Seaport condo market is still humming along with this summer. As we continue to navigate a new normal, both Boston condo buyers and sellers alike are eager to make a move—which means it’s still a good time to enter the market. Seaport Condo […]

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It’s oh so quiet

Boston Real Estate Search Nothing going on, which is why there have been so few posts, this Sunday. There has been a lot of activity, however, behind the scenes.  I have heard from many agents who will be putting new listings on the market, before Labor Day. Where sellers go, buyers will follow.  I believe […]

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Dorchester – city’s hottest neighborhood

Boston Real Estate Search The Boston Globe Magazine continues its exploration of Boston’s neighborhoods with a great article about Dorchester.  The article covers everything, from its origins, through its history (including the nasty 1970s and 1980s) up through today.  I can’t say enough positive about Dorchester.  It’s a great place to live. Emily Sweeney, The […]

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Downtown Boston condos for sale: Is it a buyers or sellers market?

The Boston condo sales market in some neighborhoods is very slow, but the Boston suburbs has fierce competition.    That is a tough question to answer. Some Boston downtown condo owners would say that it’s a good time to sell because the prices are going to continue to go down and if you want to […]

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Looking for Boston condos for sale for first-time buyers. What you need to know

Purchasing your first Boston condo for sale is a huge financial undertaking, but it doesn’t have to be a daunting task. Whether you are in the market for a new Beacon Hill home or simply interested in learning more about the home buying process, we’re here to answer any questions you may have. To help, […]

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Boston condo and single-family homes sales

City of Boston Real Estate Sales Summer 2020 The median selling price for a single-family home rose 8.9 percent, from $660,000 in June 2019 to $718,500 in June 2020. Boston Condo Sales Condo prices went down 7.7 percent, from $704,016 in June 2019 to $649,500 in June 2020. Boston Real Estate Inventory Single-family homes spent […]

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One out three Boston apartment tenants could face eviction

Boston Real Estate Search More than 315,000 Massachusetts tenants have little to no confidence that they will be able to pay rent in August, according to survey data collected by the U.S. Census Bureau, a figure that one group said indicates as many as one in three renter households could soon face eviction. Boston Real […]

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National Housing Market Setting Records

Boston Real Estate Search The U.S. housing market is setting records despite a pandemic. Home Sales Grew by 24.7% The number of existing home sales across the country grew by 24.7 percent to 5.86 million last month compared to the 4.72 million homes sold in June, according to a new report from the National Association of Realtors. Month’s […]

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Is Relief Here for Boston Real Estate Landlords and Renters?

Boston Condos for Sale Search   The Federal Housing Finance Agency is offering help due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Relief is here for Boston real estate landlords and renters On Monday the FHFA stated that Boston real estate landlords  who’re currently behind in their mortgage payments will be able to request an extension of […]

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Are suburbs nothing more than generational Ponzi schemes?

Boston Condo for Sale Search Here’s a fascinating look at how suburban towns spend way too much, per household, on basic infrastructure projects, leaving future generations to ultimately pay off the bills. OK, so comparing it to a Ponzi scheme (their comparison, not ours) is a little strong. But it is curious to think how […]

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Tips you should know when purchasing your first Boston condo for sale

Purchasing your first downtown Boston condo is a major life choice. For some, it represents moving out of your parents Beacon Hill home, that you may have been striving for, while others see their home purchase as a path to financial security As a Boston real estate homebuyer, you have choices about how you approach […]

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Boston Beacon Hill condos for sale: Beating all cash offers

Boston Condo for Sale Search Cash-rich investors are one of the biggest obstacles prospective Beacon Hill condo buyers have to overcome in the real estate market. An all-cash offer can simplify and expedite the sales process considerably, making it far more appealing than one that has yet to be backed by guaranteed financing. If you’re […]

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Home Builders are Optimistic

Boston Condo for Sale Search With more and more individuals and families leaving major cities like downtown Boston, home builders are seeing a boom in business. Boston Condo for Sale Search

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What Does Home Insurance Cover?

Boston Condo for Sale Search If simple home repairs for a Boston condo can already cost you anywhere between a few hundred to a thousand dollars, can you imagine how financially debilitating it would be to your home after a disaster such as a fire or a flood? Most mortgage companies and banks require you have home […]

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