What I see trending in the Boston condo for sale market

Boston Condos for Sale and Apartments for Rent What I see trending in the Boston condo for sale market A trending topic in the Boston condo for sale market is a loan interest rate buydown paid by the seller as a credit in a condominium purchase. What is a Boston condo loan interest buydown? Boston […]

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New Back Bay apartment residence to open

New Back Bay apartment residence to open A newly constructed luxury Back Bay apartments at 212 Stuart St. is open to residents. Located at the intersection of Back Bay and Bay Village, 212 Stuart St. is Greystar Real Estate Partners’ first ground-up development in Boston.   The previously vacant lot now houses a 19-story building with more […]

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What is truly frightening to Boston condo owners?

What is truly frightening to Boston condo owners? In honor of Halloween, I thought I would write a Boston real estate blog post about what I find the most frightening as a Boston condo owner. The sound of dripping or running water anywhere in the condo after midnight. Scratching sounds in the walls. Running out […]

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It’s witching hour for this condo-home developer

It’s witching hour for this condo-home developer 78 (Illustration by Shea Monahan for The Real Deal with Getty) It’s witching hour in Salem and one real estate developer on the losing end of a trial is going to have plenty of time in the clink to reflect. Who is the real estate developer? His name […]

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A story about waiting for the Amtrak train to Boston

A story about waiting for the Amtrak train to Boston While waiting for the Amtrak train back to Boston, I was sitting acrosss from a mother and her daughter. After making some pleasantries, I told the mother, “I think its great that your young daughter is into reading books at a such a young age.” […]

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Sorry about the lack of new Boston condo blogs

Sorry about the lack of new Boston condo blogs I took some time off to travel to Somers NY and Cape May NJ to celebrate my fathers birthday. I’m Taking the Amtrack Accela home today, so I will be resuming my Boston real estate blog posts. If you were trying to reach me this weekend […]

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South End Soiree

South End Soiree South End Condos The South End of Boston has one of the more distinctive personalities of all the Boston neighborhoods. Your heels will click along brick laden sidewalks (don’t stick your stilettos!) and Van Gogh-like street lamps harken back to one of his luminescent, impressionist paintings. The South End boasts the largest […]

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Boston Apartment Rents Still Rising heading into 2023

Boston Condos for Sale and Apartments for Rent Boston Apartment Rents Still Rising Heading into 2023 Boston apartment rents are still rising even after the pandemic gains. Boston surpassed San Francisco to become the second most expensive city in the United States, as Bostonians navigate especially low supply.  Median one-bedroom rent in Boston jumped 5.9% […]

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I hope you didn’t buy these big real estate company stocks

Boston Condos for Sale and Apartments for Rent I hope you didn’t buy these big real estate company stocks No easy way to say this, the real estate industry is in the midst of a massive financial reckoning: public company valuations are down by billions, widespread layoffs, and a rush for venture-funded disruptors to conserve […]

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Boston condos: Look out below

Boston Condos for Sale and Apartments for Rent Boston condos: Look out below (Photo Illustration by The Real Deal with Getty) Look out below. U.S. home prices have grown since last year, but notched a record slowdown, according to the S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller U.S.: Look out belowtional Home Price NSA Index. Prices fell for the […]

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Will first-time homebuyers come back to market?

Boston Condos for Sale and Apartments for Rent Will first-time homebuyers come back to market? Will first-time homebuyers come back to market? The answer is a resounding YES! First-time homebuyers now make up 45% of current homebuyers — up 37% year over year — according to new data from Zillow. The numbers represent a rebound from […]

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Boston Real Estate is Tied Into the Unemployment Levels

Boston Condos for Sale and Apartments for Rent Boston Real Estate is Tied Into the Unemployment Levels The latest unemployment rate for Massachusetts is 3.4% which is below the national average. With that said, I can say there are jobs in Massachusetts. There are also people who can not find jobs that are a good […]

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Appraisal FAQ – Need to know info for Boston condo buyers

Boston Condos for Sale and Apartments for Rent Appraisal FAQ – Need to know info for Boston condo buyers Interesting fact: The appraisal report in a Boston condo purchase can make or break a sale. All lenders will require that a licensed appraiser determine the Boston condo value. The appraiser—-who works independently and is not […]

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Boston condos for sale: Are we in a Recession, yes. Boston real estate crash, no

Boston Condos for Sale and Apartments for Rent Boston condos for sale: Are we in a Recession, yes. Boston real estate crash, no Since the 2008 housing bubble burst, the word recession strikes a stronger emotional chord than it ever did before. And while there’s some debate around whether we’re officially in a recession right […]

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What my Boston condo broker peers are saying

Boston Condos for Sale and Apartments for Rent What my Boston condo broker peers are saying Slowing Boston condo price appreciation is expected to continue as the housing market adjusts to the decline in affordability and the pandemic-era sellers’ market turns in favor of Boston condo buyers. The Boston condo price growth in the last […]

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Boston real estate for sale: What is a Pre-approval Letter? Why is it so important?

Boston real estate for sale: What is a Pre-approval Letter? Why is it so important?

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Sometimes dreams cost more than they’re worth

Boston Condos for Sale and Apartments for Rent Sometimes dreams cost more than they’re worth Sometimes dreams cost more than they’re worth. A hedge fund manager and minority owner of the Arizona Coyotes, Andrew Barroway, found this out the hard way. He sold his Gothic Revival-style home outside of Philadelphia for $9.26 million after spending […]

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Trying to figure out the Boston condo for sale market

Trying to figure out the Boston condo for sale market If you’re data based driven, one can see a positive outlook for the Boston condo for sale market for the remainder of 2022 and going into 2023. Hers’s why, based on birth rates, a steady influx of new Boston condo buyers will be in their […]

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“May the road rise to meet you” in a South Boston condo

Boston Condos for Sale and Apartments for Rent “May the road rise to meet you” in a South Boston condo South Boston Condos “May the road rise to meet you,” as South Boston Condominiums are at once entrenched in the history and pride of a strong Irish American heritage, and forefront as an evolving neighborhood […]

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A thought about resale value

Boston Real Estate Search A thought about resale value It’s hopeful to believe that our Boston condo furniture or even car that we next purchase is going to go up in value. It probably won’t. The secret is to only acquire things where the resale value doesn’t matter to your overall satisfaction. That’s one reason […]

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Boston Real Estate Bidding Wars Resume

Boston Real Estate Bidding Wars Resume

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When it comes to the Boston condo market perspective is everything

Boston Condos for Sale and Apartments for Rent When it comes to the Boston condo market perspective is everything If I knew where things were headed, I most likely wouldn’t be sitting on my computer blogging about what the market is or isn’t going to do, or maybe I would be, relishing the moment. That […]

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St. Regis Boston Seaport Condo Prices

Boston Condos for Sale and Apartments for Rent St. Regis Boston Seaport Condo Prices St. Regis Residences is located on the Seaport waterfront and has an architectural style that’s inspired by a ship’s mast and sail. Residents can enjoy city and harbor views from their floor-to-ceiling windows and Juliette balconies. They also have the option […]

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Charles River Park Condos: Sales Fall Season 2022

Charles River Park Condos: Sales Fall Season 2021

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Charles River Park Today’s Newest Apartments for Rent 2022. Most with Reduced broker fee

Charles River Park Apartments for Rent 2021. No broker fee

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Boston condo sellers thinking about renting their unsold condominium

Boston Condos for Sale and Apartments for Rent Boston condo sellers thinking about renting their unsold condominium It’s one of the inevitable signs of a waning Boston condo seller’s market—homeowners who list their properties with certain value expectations but end up resorting to renting out those properties when they don’t get the price they want […]

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A story about a Back Bay condo agent and her daughter

Boston Condos for Sale and Apartments for Rent A story about a Back Bay condo agent and her daughter A while back, I was showing a Back Bay condo for sale with a neighborhood agent, while we were waiting for my client she told me this story about her young daughter that happened the night […]

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How Kayne West is impacting the housing market

Boston Condos for Sale and Apartments for Rent How Kayne West is impacting the housing market Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss appraiser challenges on this week’s The Real Word, along with Realtor.com’s new campaign and why you should pay attention to Kanye West’s newest social acquisition.

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Boston condos prices above affordability?

Boston Condos for Sale and Apartments for Rent Boston condos prices above affordability? Home values are 25% above affordability norms, the worst it’s been in years, according to a new report from Zillow. That increase is forcing many Boston condo buyers to reset their expectations, with the market reflecting those decisions.  How much has the […]

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Gary Keller of Keller Williams predicts housing DOOM

Boston Condos for Sale and Apartments for Rent Gary Keller of Keller Williams predicts housing DOOM My real estate thoughts I do see a slowdown in the Boston condo for sale market, but I don’t think it will be as bad as Garry Keller predicts.

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One analyst thinks we’ll have double digit declines in home sales

Boston Condos for Sale and Apartments for Rent One analyst thinks we’ll have double digit declines in home sales Housing Recession? Diane Swonk, KPMG chief economist, joins ‘Power Lunch’ to discuss whether the U.S. is currently in a housing recession, if the housing sector is a leading indicator for the rest of the economy and […]

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While waiting for the Redline T

Boston Condos for Sale and Apartments for Rent While waiting for the Redline T While waiting at the MGH/Beacon Hill T stop to go to a Boston Midtown condo showing, I began to sing one of my favorite songs to pass time. A gentleman next to me perked up his ears. “Who sings that?” he […]

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Home sales that may spook you

Boston Condos for Sale and Apartments for Rent Home sales that may spook you (Getty; Illustration by Kevin Rebong for The Real Deal) Existing home sales decreased in September, with rising mortgage rates as the key culprit behind the the eighth straight month of decline. Home sales sunk 1.5 percent last month from August to […]

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Boston condo sellers: Ask yourself these 3 questions

Boston Condos for Sale and Apartments for Rent Boston condo sellers: Ask yourself these 3 questions

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OMG Comparing year-to-year Boston condo sales.

Boston Condos for Sale and Apartments for Rent OMG Comparing year-to-year Boston condo sales. Thanks to Mike another real estate blogger for pointing out that comparing 2022 data to last year isn’t really fair: The pandemic years, especially 2021, were a strange aberration where everyone moved, house prices and Boston condo for sale prices skyrocketed, and nearly […]

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Boston suburb condo associations way out of control

Boston suburb condo associations way out of control Boston suburb condo associations way out of control Over the years I’ve heard many complaints about condo associations. Here are two from the Boston suburbs. Many years ago, a condo association complained that they saw an owners bike outside his front door and in the yard. In […]

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A thought for Boston condo sellers

Boston Condos for Sale and Apartments for Rent A thought for Boston condo sellers Objections are helpful. We object by holding back taken action or support of an idea because we question one or more pieces of data. But the other half of this is the obligation: if the data ends up meeting the standard […]

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Boston condo 30-year mortgage rates soar to 7.22%

Boston Condos for Sale and Apartments for Rent Boston condo 30-year mortgage rates soar to 7.22% My Boston condo for sale thoughts Even though Boston condo prices are either steady or in some Boston neighborhoods slightly rising, I can’t see this continuing much longer. There comes a point where these high interest rates will impact […]

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What’s ahead for Boston condo for sale prices

Boston Condos for Sale and Apartments for Rent What’s ahead for Boston condo for sale prices As the Boston condo for sale market cools in response to the dramatic rise in mortgage rates, home price appreciation is cooling as well. And if you’re following along with headlines in the media, you’re probably seeing a wide range of opinions […]

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The housing market deteriorates nationally. How’s the Boston condo market?

Boston Condos for Sale and Apartments for Rent The housing market deteriorates nationally. How’s the Boston condo market? My real estate thoughts Our Boston condo for-sale market is not all doom and gloom. The video above does not reflect our current market. We are seeing a slowdown and the day’s-on-market to sell a downtown Boston […]

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Why I like small independent Boston real estate offices

Boston Condos for Sale and Apartments for Rent Why I like small independent Boston real estate offices A while back I was approached by a large real estate office to join their team. Obviously, I turned it down. I’m reminded of what someone once told me; When the stakes are high, when it has to […]

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The emotional benefits of owning a Boston condo

Boston Condos for Sale and Apartments for Rent The emotional benefits of owning a Boston condo With higher Boston condo mortgage rates, you might be wondering if now’s the best time to buy a home. While the financial aspects are important to consider, there are also powerful non-financial reasons it may make sense to make a move. Here […]

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Boston condo broker trying to blog while at home.

Boston condo broker trying to blog while at home. Today, I’m working from home. As I was thinking about what to blog about, I was reminded how Mona’s little cousins were at the house over the weekend. I was reminded of this, because I almost tripped on one of their walkie-talkies they left behind. Purely […]

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Here’s a bathroom tip for Boston condo owners

Here’s a bathroom tip for Boston condo owners Whether you own a Boston condo or rent an apartment you may find this an interesting decorating tip for your bathroom. Rooms with limited windows, such as bathrooms, are great for privacy but bad for house plants. Or are they? What are some good bathroom plants? Some […]

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Are Boston solar panels rented or owned?

Boston Condos for Sale and Apartments for Rent Are Boston solar panels rented or owned? This is a little off topic; I live in Lexington, and I’ve noticed solar panels are becoming more popular. Did you know that solar panels can be rented/leased?  When buying a home with solar panels ask if they are rented […]

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Are credit reports reliable when applying for a Boston apartment?

Boston Condos for Sale and Apartments for Rent Are credit reports reliable when applying for a Boston apartment? They have Fast results, but unreliable. The national credit bureaus Equifax, Experian and TransUnion — the Big Three — provide credit reports for Boston apartment applicants. But there are thousands of smaller consumer reporting agencies, the most […]

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Boston condos for sale: It’s all about supply & demand

Boston Condos for Sale and Apartments for Rent Boston condos for sale: It’s all about supply & demand Over the past two years, the substantial imbalance of low Boston condos for sale and high buyer demand pushed home sales and buyer competition to new heights. But this year, things are shifting as supply and demand […]

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Boston Waterfront Condos a Safe Harbor Investment

Boston Waterfront Condos a Safe Harbor Investment Boston Waterfront Condos Are you the nautical type? Can you feel an ocean breeze lifting over the Boston Waterfront as the sun sighs into the horizon? Do you want to know the freedom of the expansive ocean while at the same time anchoring securely in the historical Boston’s […]

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A fable about a Boston condo golfer

Boston Condos for Sale and Apartments for Rent A fable about a Boston condo golfer Last night I went out to dinner with a small group of Boston condo brokers. While enjoying our meal one person in our group was telling us this problem, he was having with a condo sale. Another broker chimed in […]

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What is the average price per sq. ft. for Boston condo in the 3rd Q 2022?

Boston Condos for Sale and Apartments for Rent What is the average price per sq. ft. for Boston condo in the 3rd Q 2022? The average price per sq. ft. for a Boston condo in the 3rd Q of 2022 was $585.00. This sales number is down from 3rd Q of 2021 which was at […]

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The whacky world of Boston condo sales

Boston Condos for Sale and Apartments for Rent The whacky world of Boston condo sales One of the greatest frustrations I have with the Boston condo sales is that process seems murky at times and somewhat unpredictable. There is ambiguity when there should not be. Everything is spelled out in a contract yet sometimes it just doesn’t […]

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Boston condo brokers changing breakfast diet

Boston Condos for Sale and Apartments for Rent Boston condo brokers changing breakfast diet I’ll make this a short blog post. My doctor told me I need to have more fruits in my diet. So I gave it a try. I need to be in good shape walking up and down Beacon Hill showing apartments.

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Boston condo buyer: Then and now

Boston Condos for Sale and Apartments for Rent Boston condo buyer: Then and now If a Boston condo buyer took out a loan in March 2022 for $1M there monthly payment would have been about $4,100.00 per month. That same loan today because of rising interest rates would be about $6,500.00 per month.

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Mortgage Rates could hit 8.5% according to National Assoc. of Realtors

Boston Condos for Sale and Apartments for Rent Mortgage Rates could hit 8.5% according to National Assoc. of Realtors If you think Boston condo mortgage rates are high now, just wait, they can get a lot worse. Mortgage rates could climb another 1.5 percentage points, according to a leading economist. National Association of Realtors chief […]

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6 Negotiating tactics that Boston condo buyers and sellers should know

Boston Condos for Sale and Apartments for Rent 6 Negotiating tactics that Boston condo buyers and sellers should know If you’re a Boston condo buyer, seller or real estate agent you show watch this YouTube video regarding the 6 negotiating tactics for a real estate sales. To view the tips move the cursor at the […]

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Millennials gain a foothold in the Boston real estate for sale market

Millennials gain a foothold in the Boston real estate for sale market

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You won’t believe my morning

Boston Condos for Sale and Apartments for Rent You won’t believe my morning You won’t believe my morning. I went out on my new daily excursion walking the dog (Gino) who we’re house sitting while my girlfriend’s nephew is on his honeymoon. Normally, I spend the time walking the dog and diddling around with my […]

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Boston condo inventory for October

Boston Condos for Sale and Apartments for Rent Boston condo inventory for October Nationally the number of properties on the market is rising at the same time that fewer homes are going under agreement. Here in the Boston condo for sale market, there are fewer Boston condos on the market than there were last year […]

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First Time Home Buyers -2022

First Time Home Buyers -2021

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Do Boston haunted houses sell for less?

Boston Condos for Sale and Apartments for Rent Do Boston haunted houses sell for less? The Boston real estate game is full of superstitions, as befits a business where so much of your success depends on invisible market forces and the whims of buyers and sellers. As the spooky season rolls around this month, I […]

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Boston real estate thoughts/predictions. Is it too early to make 2023 predictions?

Boston Condos for Sale and Apartments for Rent Boston real estate thoughts/predictions. Is it too early to make 2023 predictions? I’d like to begin this post by telling a little story about myself (I’ll keep it short I promise). When I was kid, I was obsessed with astronomy. I had all the books and watched […]

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1,000 minutes a day…

Boston Condos for Sale and Apartments for Rent 1,000 minutes a day… Most Bostonians sleep about seven or eight hours a night. That leaves 16 or 17 hours awake each day. Or about 1,000 minutes. Let’s think about those 1,000 minutes as 100 10-minute blocks. As a potential Boston condo buyer That’s what you wake […]

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Inspirational story for Boston condo buyers

Boston Condos for Sale and Apartments for Rent Inspirational story for Boston condo buyers I recently had a conversation with a frustrated first-time Boston condo buyer. He was getting depressed about the prices of downtown Boston condos and the never-ending rise in mortgage rates. Many times in life we have hurdles we need to overcome, […]

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Boston condo buyers four factors that determine your mortgage rate

Boston Condos for Sale and Apartments for Rent Boston condo buyers four factors that determine your mortgage rate If you’re looking to buy a Boston condo for sale, you probably want to secure the lowest interest rate possible for your home loan. Over the last couple of years, that was easier to do as the housing market […]

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Boston condo 30 year mortgage rate hits 20 year high

Boston Condos for Sale and Apartments for Rent Boston condo 30 year mortgage rate hits 20 year high More bad new for Boston condo buyers, 30 year mortgage hits 320 year high. In the video below, CNBC’s Diana Olick joins ‘Power Lunch’ to discuss mortgage rates hitting new record levels, and drops in mortgage availably […]

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Horrifying condo décor trends

Boston Condos for Sale and Apartments for Rent Horrifying condo décor trends Every year, there are new and evolving home design fads that should “scare” you to death. Last year, there were moss-covered accent walls (gasp!), acrylic furniture (shriek!) and Tuscan-style kitchens (yelp!). This year, it’s the “cloffice”—a pandemic-era closet-turned-office—and many others. With Halloween around the […]

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How many Realtors are in Massachusetts?

How many Realtors are in Massachusetts? How many Realtors in the U.S.? There are more Realtors than ever. 1.599,135 to be exact in the U,S. That is for up 2.72% from a year ago. How many Realtors are there in Massachusetts? In Massachusetts, there are 25,769 members up from September 2021. Are all Boston condo […]

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Boston condo buyers and sellers this is very, very serious

Boston Condos for Sale and Apartments for Rent Boston condo buyers and sellers this is very, very serious JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon on Monday warned that a “very, very serious” mix of headwinds was likely to tip both the U.S. and global economy into recession by the middle of next year. Dimon, chief executive of the largest […]

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Boston condo for sale fall market is in flux

Boston Condos for Sale and Apartments for Rent Boston condo for sale fall market is in flux The Boston condo for sale market is rapidly changing from the peak frenzy it saw over the past two years. That means you probably have questions about what your best move is if you’re thinking of buying or selling a Boston condo this fall. […]

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Boston condo broker is confused about what holiday today is

Boston Condos for Sale and Apartments for Rent Boston condo broker is confused about what holiday today is When I grew up in NY today was called Columbus Day. Fast forward to 2022, What holiday is this? Some say today is indigenous peoples day and others Columbus day. As a real estate professional, I guess […]

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Boston condo buyers. You may not like this, but this is how it is

Boston Condos for Sale and Apartments for Rent Boston condo buyers. You may not like this, but this is how it is When the Federal Reserve slashed interest rates early in the pandemic, it was the opportunity of a lifetime for Boston condo buyers who took advantage of the cheap financing that was available. Two […]

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Boston condo buyers want to know how to save for a down payment

Boston condo buyers want to know how to save for a down payment As you set out to buy a Boston condo for sale, saving for a down payment is likely to be top of your mind. But you may still have questions about the process, including how much to save and where to start. One […]

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Boston Condo Broker and ‘Pumpkin Season’

Boston Condos for Sale and Apartments for Rent Boston Condo Broker and ‘Pumpkin Season’ As a Boston condo broker, I agree with Jim Gaffigan, what’s up with pumpkin season?

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Boston condo brokers conversation with a meditation therapist

Boston Condos for Sale and Apartments for Rent Boston condo brokers conversation with a meditation therapist Early this morning, I received a call from a client who wants to rent a Boston Beacon Hill apartment sight unseen. This is still unusual but is becoming more popular since the pandemic and the easy use of FaceTime. […]

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Boston condo owners beware of these home scams

Boston condo owners beware of these home scams Impersonation scams are getting more challenging to spot. Thieves are better at spoofing companies and government agencies than ever. Tap or click here for details of a recent scheme where crooks impersonated IRS agents. How are criminals using a new scam to steal Boston condo home titles? Losing […]

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Boston condo brokers revenge is a dish…

Boston Condos for Sale and Apartments for Rent Boston condo brokers revenge is a dish… Best served anytime. I know this sounds mean, but when I’m mad at Mona and want to lash out, I instead open a bottle of some condiment when there’s already one open.

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Shocking Boston Condo for Sale Data Numbers

Boston Condos for Sale and Apartments for Rent Shocking Boston Condo for Sale Data Numbers September 2022 Boston condo sales numbers may come as surprise to many observers. What were the number of Boston condo sales for September 2022? Number of Boston condos for sale – 271 DOWN 47.9% vs Sept 2021 ———————————————————————————————————————————————————————————- What was the […]

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Beacon Hill Condos for Sale 2022 – New Listings-

Beacon Hill Condos for Sale 2021 - New November Listings

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After an apartment showing I stopped by Dunkin Donuts

Boston Condos for Sale and Apartments for Rent After an apartment showing I stopped by Dunkin Donuts After conducting an apartment showing I stopped by a local Dunkin Donuts, I couldn’t but over hear a mother talking to her young daughter about what noises certain animals and other things make. Her daughter was rambling off […]

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Boston condo affordability is hard with surging mortgages

Boston Condos for Sale and Apartments for Rent Boston condo affordability is hard with surging mortgages With mortgage interest rates which have doubled in the last year, new potential Boston condo buyers are being priced out of the local housing market. Coupled with the Fed consistent battle on inflation, there looks like there’s no relief […]

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What is the future of the Boston condo for sale market?

Boston Condos for Sale and Apartments for Rent What is the future of the Boston condo for sale market? As interest-rate hikes slow the housing market, what will happen next for the Boston condo for sale market? Can the Fed land the economy into a soft landing? Many real estate analysts are expressing doubts over the […]

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St. Regis Boston Seaport Condo Prices

Boston Condos for Sale and Apartments for Rent St. Regis Boston Seaport Condo Prices St. Regis Residences is located on the Seaport waterfront and has an architectural style that’s inspired by a ship’s mast and sail. Residents can enjoy city and harbor views from their floor-to-ceiling windows and Juliette balconies. They also have the option […]

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Boston Real Estate Scorecard for 2022

Boston Real Estate Scorecard for 2021

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Charles River Park Condos: Sales Fall Season 2022

Charles River Park Condos: Sales Fall Season 2021

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Some facts about Boston high rise condos

Boston Condos for Sale and Apartments for Rent Some facts about Boston high rise condos What is classified as a Boston high rise condo building? The Boston High Rise is a 617-foot (188 m) tall skyscraper in Boston, Massachusetts. What kind of condos are in a Boston high-rise condo? Most Boston high-rise condo buildings are […]

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How will a slowing housing market impact the Fed’s fight against inflation?

Boston Condos for Sale and Apartments for Rent How will a slowing housing market impact the Fed’s fight against inflation? 30-year mortgage rates have more than doubled in 2022, an increase that will reverberate throughout the US economy. Hopefully, this will slow down the Fed on its continue path of raising interest rates.

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While doing a real estate showing I saw this…

Boston Condos for Sale and Apartments for Rent While doing a real estate showing I saw this… I usually don’t do real estate showings in Cambridge, but occasionally on a slow day I’ll go outside my comfort zone. Yesterday was one of those days. While walking down the street with my client I was encountered […]

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This is surprising. Apartment demand is dropping.

Boston Condos for Sale and Apartments for Rent This is surprising. Apartment demand is dropping. Nationwide apartment demand declines, marking the first third-quarter drop in 30 years. Can this be good news for Boston apartment renters moving forward into 2023?

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Two Boston Condo Brokers Playing Golf, Yesterday

Boston Condos for Sale and Apartments for Rent Two Boston Condo Brokers Playing Golf, Yesterday A Boston condo broker golfing standing at a tee overlooking a river sees a couple of fishermen and says to his partner, “Look at those two idiots fishing in the rain.”

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Compass Denies Takeover Talks

Boston Condos for Sale and Apartments for Rent Compass Denies Takeover Talks After a report this week that Compass was being eyed for a takeover by a private equity firm, the brokerage denied having been approached about that possibility. “Compass has not been contacted by any private equity firms expressing interest in taking the company […]

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Where are Boston condo prices heading?

Boston Condos for Sale and Apartments for Rent Where are Boston condo prices heading? While rising interest rates have begun to slow an overheated Boston condo for sale market as monthly mortgage payments have risen dramatically since the beginning of the year. This is leaving some Bostonians who want to purchase a Beacon Hill or Back Bay condo priced […]

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A South Boston condo owner wrote a poem to the board of directors about her complaints

Boston Condos for Sale and Apartments for Rent A South Boston condo owner wrote a poem to the board of directors about her complaints The owners of a South Boston condominium were upset with the Board of Directors. If something wasn’t done it would be an all out war. So one South Boston condo owner […]

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Boston condo sellers need to properly react to a changing market

Boston Condos for Sale and Apartments for Rent Boston condo sellers need to properly react to a changing market Let me ask you a question, are you the type if there’s a dirty dish in the sink, you load the the dishwasher and scrub the entire kitchen? On the other extreme, do you wait until […]

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This fall season: Would you rather view Boston condos for sale or go apple picking?

Boston Condos for Sale and Apartments for Rent This fall season: Would you rather view Boston condos for sale or go apple picking? I just spoke with one of my clients, she said she may have to cancel our Boston condo showings this weekend because she might go apple picking with her husband. Really? Apple […]

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Boston condo mortgage payments up 15% since August

Boston Condos for Sale and Apartments for Rent Boston condo mortgage payments up 15% since August Boston condo mortgage payment is up 15% since mid-August, climbing $337 to a new high of $2,547, according to a new Redfin report. Are pending home sales up or down? Pending home sales fell 21% year over year, the […]

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The outlook on the Boston condo market

Boston Condos for Sale and Apartments for Rent The outlook on the Boston condo market it could be a frigid winter for Boston condo brokers and lenders if the Federal Reserve keeps raising interest rates on potential Boston condo buyers. What’s happening with mortgage applications? Mortgage application fell 14.2 percent from a week prior according […]

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There’s blood to pay inside Compass

Boston Condos for Sale and Apartments for Rent There’s blood to pay inside Compass When Compass was raising record-shattering sums of venture capital, rattling the residential industry in the process, a rival brokerage leader described it as the “greatest fundraising machine in the history of America. Compass CEO Robert Reffkin and SoftBank founder Masayoshi Son. […]

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How to price a Boston condo for sale

Boston Condos for Sale and Apartments for Rent How to price a Boston condo for sale Pricing a Boston condo for sale correctly isn’t s easy as we make it look. In today’s Boston Real Estate Blog post we’ll discuss one of the factors we take into consideration when pricing a Boston condo for sale. […]

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Tips for Boston condo sellers for the Fall season

Boston Condos for Sale and Apartments for Rent Tips for Boston condo sellers for the Fall season Today’s Boston condo for sale market is different than it was just a few months ago. And if you’re thinking about selling your condominium, that may leave you wondering what you need to do differently as a result. The answer is […]

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Boston condo sellers an important tip

Boston condo sellers an important tip In the past, Boston condo buyers who were willing to purchase a Boston condos ‘as-is’ with no repairs, because of bidding wars, are contemplating what to fix next. Boston condo for sale market is shifting Today’s Boston condo buyers – which is a whole new set of people – […]

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Boston condo sales and inventory tumble

Boston Condos for Sale and Apartments for Rent Boston condo sales and inventory tumble What I feared most may be happening, the Fed raising interest rates is starting to impact the Boston condo for sale market.

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Beacon Hill Apartments

Beacon Hill is one of the most beautiful areas in Boston. It has quaint streets lined with old-fashioned brick houses. The Massachusetts State House is also located in Beacon Hill and overlooks Boston Common. Charles Street is a popular shopping area for boutique shoppers and antique collectors. The Charles River Esplanade is also a popular […]

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Comparing the cost of buying vs. renting

Boston Condos for Sale and Apartments for Rent Boston Condos: Buying vs Renting Holden Lewis, who writes the great Mortgage Matters column for bankrate.com, follows up on an earlier article he wrote regarding the infamous “buy vs. rent” comparison that some (educated) people use to back up their argument that housing is “expensive”. The concept, […]

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Boston condo broker goes to downtown Boston gym.

Boston Condos for Sale and Apartments for Rent Boston condo broker goes to downtown Boston gym. Okay, here’s the story, I really don’t like going to the gym. Here’s why: On using gym equipment [on using gym equipment] I always hate having to use the equipment after these huge buff guys used them, like, they […]

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Is the Boston condo market going to face tough lending practices?

Boston Condos for Sale and Apartments for Rent Is the Boston condo market going to face tough lending practices? Patrick Carroll, founder and CEO of Carroll, a real estate investment firm, joins CNBC’s ‘Squawk Box’ to discuss the state of the real estate market. “This is very reminiscent of 2008,” Carroll tells CNBC. A Boston […]

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Boston condo buyers are regaining some of their negotiation power

Boston Condos for Sale and Apartments for Rent Boston condo buyers are regaining some of their negotiation power If you’re a potential Boston condo buyer today, there’s some welcome news for the Fall 2022 buying season. Even though it’s still a Boston condo sellers’ market, it’s a more moderate real estate market than last year. […]

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Worse excuses for being late for a Beacon Hill apartment showing

Boston Condos for Sale and Apartments for Rent Worse excuses for being late for a Beacon Hill apartment showing As a Boston real estate broker, my staff and I over the years have conducted numerous Beacon Hill apartment showing. When my client is about an 15 minute late, I gave them a buzz to see […]

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Oh! The stories Boston condo brokers hear

Boston Condos for Sale and Apartments for Rent Oh! The stories Boston condo brokers hear A Boston condo client recently lamented to one of my agents, “It may take a village to raise a child, but I swear it will take a vineyard to homeschool one.”

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What is a Boston condo Reverse Offer?

Boston Condos for Sale and Apartments for Rent What is a Boston condo Reverse Offer? Until recently, Boston condo buyer-agents have just been telling their clients who really wanted a Boston condo to bid over the list price, so now they may need to change their tactic in advising their buyer on how to proceed […]

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What is your favorite season?

Boston Condos for Sale and Apartments for Rent What is your favorite season? Well for me its the fall season. Is the Fall season good for Boston condo buyers and sellers? Welcome to the Boston Fall real estate season. One of the best times for Boston condo buyers and sellers. Along with the Spring months, […]

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