Boston real estate for sale: The new normal for showing Boston condo for sale listings

Hi, this is John Ford of Ford Realty and this is your weekly update regarding Boston real estate for sale and the COVID-19 outbreak update. Boston Real Estate for Sale – The new normal Viewing Boston real estate for sale, is no longer a recreational hobby to occupy your Sunday afternoons. Gone are the days […]

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Why the Boston real estate market will be a strong force in the Massachusetts economy?

Why the Boston real estate market will be a strong force in the Massachusetts economy?  With businesses starting to slowly open back up again in some parts of the country, it’s important to understand how real estate can have a major impact on the recovery of the U.S. economy. As we’ve mentioned before, buying a […]

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Boston real estate for sale: A thought is an idea in transit

The Greek philosopher Pythagoras,is credited of saying; Thought is an idea in transit. Yesterday, I had a conversation with a Beacon Hill real estate broker who shared an idea with me, his idea is that he would use National Floor Plans to help him sell real estate with high definition virtual tours, pictures and floor […]

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A Boston real estate broker should never be in charge of grocery shopping: The devil made me do it

Before I tell you about my grocery store shopping story, let me provide you with a grocery store tip. Tips on How to Beat the crowds: Before going grocery store shopping, look up where you want to shop on Google Maps, and it will display a bar graph of the busiest times of day for […]

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Boston real estate sales are still happening

Through all the volatility in the Boston real estate market right now, some have put their Boson condo for sale search on hold, yet others have not. According to ShowingTime, the real estate industry’s leading showing management technology provider, buyers have started to reappear over the last several weeks. In the latest report, they revealed: “The […]

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Boston condos for sale and the COVID-19 impact

f you’ve been thinking about buying or selling a Boston condo for sale in the near future, the unprecedented events of the last few weeks might have left you feeling a bit uncertain. COVID-19 has undoubtedly affected all of our lives, but that doesn’t mean you need to press pause on your Boston real estate […]

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Should I lower my downtown Boston condo list price because of the COVID-19 outbreak?

As the Boston real estate for sale market enters its 3rd month of uncertainty because of the COVID-19 outbreak. Many sellers are asking should they lower there list price on their Boston condo for sale. Although the year started off with strong sales activity and rising real estate prices, lower mortgage interest rates, things have […]

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I feel like I’m confined on a luxury cruise ship marooned on the Boston Common

This is a story of one of my clients told me about living in his high rise Boston condo. Once upon a time, a mysterious threat plagued the downtown Boston area with the cryptic name, COVID-19. All of a sudden strange things began to happen in his Boston luxury high rise condo building. First, the […]

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Boston condos for sale: Sellers get ready, Massachusetts is on the rebound

Boston condos for sale: Sellers get ready, Massachusetts is on the rebound. With the release of the latest Economic Pulse Flash Survey from the National Association of Realtors (NAR), results show that people selling their Boston real estate holdings today are holding strong on price. According to the most recent data, 74% of real estate agents noted that […]

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Boston high rise condo buyers use this downtime to research the market

“STAY AT HOME” USE THE TIME TO RESEARCH THE MARKET If you are like so many other people inside and outside downtown Boston are currently under a “Stay at Home” order.  Many are able to work from home.  Some find that difficult.  If you were considering a Boston high rise condo purchase or a home […]

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The importance of deep cleaning a Boston condo for sale during the COVID-19 outbreak

We can’t enjoy all the beauty of spring with the COVID-19 outbreak. As much as we want to welcome the springtime into our Beacon Hill condo by practicing traditional spring cleaning, this Spring we need to put extra care into our cleaning. Here are six deep cleaning tips to jump-start your COVID-19 spring cleaning and […]

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Home is a Feeling

The other day, I had an interesting conversation with my SEO coach Tim O’Keefe. In our  conversation, Tim brought up a movie he recently watched on Netflix. The point of why he brought it up was that he wanted to illustrate the necessity of selling lifestyle value in today’s real estate marketplace. As Tim told […]

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Boston real estate and the coronvavirus: Who should I listen to; Pres Trump, Alex Baldwin or that short, short doctor guy

It’s Monday morning,  as a Boston real estate broker, I’m so confused about who’s medical advice I should listen to: President Trump, Alec Badwin, the Scraf Doctor or the midget man. Hmm …. Ok Alec, what do you have to say: Alec Baldwin’s Trump impression is getting a Lysol booster shot. President Donald Trump last […]

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Boston real estate: Updated rules for “Coming Soon” real estate listings

  The National Association of Realtors (NAR) will ban off-market listings. This refers to Boston real estate properties (i.e. Boston condos) marketed outside of the local Multiple Listing Service (MLS) and promoted within large brokerage networks (i.e. Coldwell Banker, Century 21 and Compass etc.). NAR is working to ensure that boutique real estate brokerage firms and […]

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Boston real estate: The affordability issue and zoning. How do young families cope? (video)

The video below, is an interesting story about the affordability issues of growing cities. The video concentrates on Seattle, but it can be easily applied to the downtown Boston real estate market. Highlights from the real estate video: Young families are struggling to make it downtown cities because of “up zoning”. How city zoning segregates […]

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What impact will COVID-19 have on Boston condo values

A big challenge facing the Boston condo market is determining what impact the current pandemic may have on downtown Boston real estate values. Some buyers are hoping for major price reductions because the health crisis is straining the economy. The price of any item, however, is determined by supply and demand, in reference to the […]

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Tom Brady Accidentally Walks into the Wrong House in Tampa

Talk about a fumble. Our former superstar quarterback Tom Brady. accidentally walked into the wrong house in Tampa Bay, believing it belonged to his new Buccaneers offensive coordinator, Byron Leftwich, TMZ reported. Watch the real estate/sport news videos below: File Under: Tampa or should I say Tompa Boston real estate for sale search

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Boston Real Estate: Loving couples can even get irritated with home isolation

If you’re thinking of doing some home improvement projects with your love one, like painting a wall in your Boston condo. You may want to watch this video(may take a few seconds to load). Boston real estate tip: Keep practicing social-distancing the more we keep our distance, the safer you’ll be, Boston real estate for […]

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How the COVID-19 affects your ability to buy or sell Boston real estate

I think we can all agree that this COVID-19 pandemic has thrown the Boston real estate market for a loop in more ways than one. Like you, I don’t have all the answers but I can at least talk about how the COVID-19 Stay at Home requirements and how it impacts you if you’re looking […]

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Boston Real Estate Brokers Sunday Sermon

As we continue to soldier through this pandemic, there is one lesson that is abundantly clear: we are all in the same boat together. This crisis will end. It may not be tomorrow or next week or even next month. We all know that it will end and the process of rebuilding our lives, our […]

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What would happen if you’re were furloughed during a Boston condo purchase?

When mortgage underwriters approve a downtown Boston condo loan application, these underwriters base your loan application on several financial factors, and the most important is your income and your ability to repay the loan. Other factors are also included, but lenders focus more on what they perceive as the applicant’s likelihood of being able to make […]

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My favorite Boston real estate agent Tweets

Boston Real estate is a serious business. When you match Boston condo buyers and sellers with top real estate agents, you become privy to the challenges, pet peeves, and frustrations faced by each group. We thought it would be fun to add some Boston real estate humor to the mix by kicking off your weekend. Are you […]

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Why is Boston a popular living location?

Why is Boston a popular living location? It is a fact that more and more families are choosing this city as a place to raise a family and build a career. If we consider the thriving job market, a fantastic education system, and tasty food, we can only say that Boston is the perfect location. […]

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For this Boston real estate broker its Happy Hour: Time for a quaran-tini

I’ll tell you, I wish my real estate neighbors were like this group in Italy: File File Under: Saluti a tutti (Greetings to all)    

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Bank of America: Predictions on the real estate market

Highlights on the real estate video below: Sharp decline in the housing market in the short-term. Home prices will decline on a national level but only briefly. Mortgage standards are tightening.  Boston real estate for sale search

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New Boston Condos for Sale “Coming Soon”

There are a couple of Boston condos for sale in the queue that will be ready to go when the the ban on Open House showings ends. Of course, both of these Boston condo listing and their sellers and their agents would be quite happy to entertain offers sooner rather than later. Offer dates, for […]

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Boston Real Estate: A message from National Association of Realtors

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Boston real estate thought: Don’t be pushed around by the fears in your mind. Be led by the dreams in your heart.

There’s reason for optimism for the Boston real estate market. To keep up with the rapid changes COVID-19 is having on the economy and the housing market, Realtor.com economist Daniele Hale, created a video (below) to update us on the real estate market, plus useful economic information you need to know on how to navigate […]

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When is this Boston real estate slowdown going to end?

Yesterday, we discussed how most projections from the Boston real estate community are calling for a quick recovery from this economic downturn, and today, I have found research on previous post-pandemic recoveries, and what top economist expect how our recovery will take place. Warning: If you’re a Boston real estate broker, you may not want […]

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Boston real estate broker who really, really misses his barber

I have a question, where you guys getting a haircut? I had to go into the underground market  to find someone who can give me a haircut. Bad idea.

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Boston real estate market: I can’t be running back and fourth forever between grief and high delight.

Normally, this should be a Boston real estate blog post that I and my fellow Boston real estate brokers would read and thus, bring great delight. But why do I have a feeling this will be a short lived positive Boston real estate story. The Boston real estate market had a strong month in March. […]

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What’s the biggest concern for the Boston real estate market: COVID-19 or Affordability?

Both the COVID-19 and affordable Boston condos for sale are two big issue facing the Boston real estate market in 2020. I’ve spoken with both Beacon Hill apartment renters along with out of state individuals looking to move to Boston, both groups agree that affordability is a major issue for them. Some buyers optimistically think […]

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Elegance is the only beauty that never fades.

As COVID-19 social distancing and stay-at-home mandate continues in Boston, some of us may be going stir crazy, not able to go and do the things we’re used to. So, if you are like me in this stay-in-place funk, you might be thinking its time to freshen up the interior of your home. You might […]

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SURVEY: COVID-19 and the Boston real estate market

SURVEY: COVID-19 and the Boston real estate market by TIMOTHY INKLEBARGERAPRIL 22, 2020 It’s been a world of workarounds and adjustments for the last several weeks as real estate folks, along with the rest of the nation, move forward with their lives. We thought it was time for a wellness check to see how our readers are doing […]

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Can I afford a Beacon Hill condo for Sale? The Suzie Orman rule

For many Beacon Hill condo buyers, they expect their mortgage payment may not be all that different from their current Beacon Hill apartment rent. But even if you have a down payment saved up, you still may fall short when it comes to paying for all the monthly expenses of owning a downtown Boston condo. […]

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Renting a Beacon Hill apartments without visiting it. Not an easy jump to make, but its becoming reality

This is a major dilemma, it’s not easy for either the renter or the broker to rent out a Beacon Hill apartment without actually showing it. As I sit here, I’m throwing out a carrot to any potential renters, or landlords that are having trouble renting out their apartment in Boston. I’m cutting the Ford […]

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Boston real estate: Reality is starting to set in with the realty industry – major sales declines ahead

The spring and summer months are traditionally the hottest Boston real estate season, but the leading economist for the National Association of Realtors predicts real estate sales could drop as much as 40% during this time dues to the coronavirus outbreak. Lawrence Yun, chief economist of the National Association of Realtors, said in a press […]

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Selling your Beacon Hill Condo Virtually

In a recent survey by realtor.com, people thinking about selling their Boston condos indicated they’re generally willing to allow their agent and some potential buyers inside their home if done the right conditions. They’re less comfortable, however, hosting an open house. This is understandable, given the health concerns associated with social contact these days. The question […]

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A Boston real estate brokers reflection: History really does repeat itself.

There’s not too much I believe in except; God, family, and that history always repeats itself (I use to believe in Tom Brady). I also believe in the Boston real estate market, I had to add that in somehow. For you skeptics that don’t believe that history repeats itself, I thought you would find the […]

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Boston condo inventory 1st Quarter 2020

Boston condo inventory 1st Quarter 2020 As part of our effort to monitor the Boston condo market, below is a graph that compiles data on Boston condo inventory in the 1st Q, this is an insight into the current performance and longer-term trends within the Boston condo for sale market. Boston condo inventory 1st Quarter […]

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Boston condos for sale: Tip of the day for viewing properties

Hello, this is John Ford, and this is your real estate tip of the day. Are you in the market for a Boston condo for sale? As you’re aware, physical showings for Boston condos for sale have been a challenge for both buyers and their downtown Boston real estate brokers. Due to the COVID-19 it’s […]

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Boston Real Estate Market: What type of recovery will we have?

Many Boston businesses (especially Boston real estate brokers) have been put on hold as the country deals with the worst pandemic in over one hundred years. As the states are deciding on the best strategy to slowly and safely reopen, the big question is: how long will it take the economy to fully recover? Let’s […]

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Boston real estate broker: A tale about a UPS delivery

As like many of you, I’ve been calling my parents on a regular basis to see how they’ve been doing during the COVID-19 outbreak. On our last conversation, my mom told me she wasn’t able to get some essentials because the grocery store no longer had them. You guessed it, toilet paper and Clorox. This […]

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Will Paranoia of the Coronavirus kill the Boston Real Estate Market?

Will the paranoia kill the Boston real estate for sale market? Click here to view April 20, 2020: Boston real estate and the Cornavirus updates Top real estate stories as it relates to the cornavirus Here are some excerpts of what I’ve been reading recently regarding the Coronavius and its impact on the Boston real […]

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Another Boston real estate thought: What happens if you get scared half to death … twice?

Boston comedian Steven Wright once said: What happens if you get scared half to death twice?” How does this apply to Boston real estate market? Covid-19 scared the Boston real estate market. Scared it half to death, didn’t kill it … so let’s all take a calm breath for a second. As we know, the […]

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Boston real estate thought: The Best Social Program is a Good Job

There are two crises in downtown Boston right now: a health crisis that has forced everyone into their homes and a financial crisis caused many to have their jobs placed on hold. Over 20 million people in the U.S. became instantly unemployed when it was determined that the only way to defeat this horrific virus […]

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Sunny 2 Bed Rental Beacon Hill off market opportunity $3000

Sunny 2 Bed Rental Beacon Hill off market opportunity $3000 – Totally renovated luxury rental available 7/1/2020 in beautiful Beacon Hill – this off market unit features hardwood floors, an open layout, perfect for entertaining.  Heat and hot water included, laundry next door ;Side by side bedrooms – Bedroom #1 fits queen sized bed with double closet, and Bedroom # 2 fits […]

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Find information most real estate brokers don’t know. Interesting methods of researching Boston condos online.

If you’re like most Boston real estate buyers, then you’ll probably begin your Boston condo search online. But did you know that you could go beyond just the listings to learn more about a home? With so much information at your fingertips, it can be tough to know where to start. Let’s take a look […]

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Beacon Hill apartments: In the midst of chaos, there is also opportunity

Beacon Hill apartments: In the midst of chaos, there is also opportunity. Listen below are the most updated Beacon Hill apartments for rent with 1/2 month broker fees or reduced fees. Updated April 19, 2020 Beacon Hill Apartments for Rent: Now and Starting Sept 1,2020 Beacon Hill apartments 1/2 month broker fee. View these Listings! […]

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Boston real estate brokers practicing for the Winter Olympic games. Not even the Coronavirus can stop us

Our Boston real estate brokers are practicing for the Winter Olympic games. Not even the Coronavirus outbreak can stop the Ford Realty staff from our intense training program. If we don’t make Winter Olympic team, at least we’ll have new skills for cleaning up for our next Beacon Hill Open House John, this is hilarious! […]

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Boston real estate buyers are expecting Boston condo prices to decline

Well, trurth be told; This isn’t what buyers think. It’s what Boston real estate brokers are thinking that their buyers are thinking, but we aren’t mind readers so it’s really what realtors think…..who by the way haven’t left their downtown Boston condo for a month, other than going to Whole Foods. Yes, the Boston real […]

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A good real estate story always provides a benefit to the reader

Back in the early 1900’s, a young man asked Will Rodgers how does on obtain richness? There are two different answers that have become folklore; Buying real estate is the best investment in the world. Buy land because they don’t make it anymore. The other response is also real estate related Don’t wait to buy […]

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Boston Condo Sales Report 1st Q 2020 – Price per sq ft.

The 1st Quarter Boston condo sales reports are in. The chart below compares 2018 thru 2020 Boston real estate sales based on square footage   Boston real estate for sale search

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Boston condo 1st Quater Sales Report.

The chart below shows 1st Q Boston condo sales report comparing 2018, 2019 with 2020 Boston real estate for sale search

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Boston real estate blog posts about the coronavirus & the Boston real estate market – UPDATED TODAY

Boston real estate blog posts: April 2020 the coronavirus Selling Boston real estate isn’t about waiting for the storm to past … It’s learning how to dance in the rain. Recession, I’m afraid so, Boston real estate crash – not necessarily Would you like to know what its like to own a Beacon Hill real […]

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Selling Boston real estate isn’t about waiting for the storm to past … It’s learning how to dance in the rain.

Here’s how real estate brokers are doing business today amid the stormy COVID-19 outbreak. In downtown Boston, brokers are becoming more familiar with using video to show listings whether for Beacon Hill apartment rental or a high rise luxury condo sale. At Ford Realty we’re hiring professional videographer to film the completed units, amenities, and […]

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11 Hidden costs in buying a Boston Seaport condo

11 Hidden costs in buying a Boston Seaport condo. In today’s blog post I’ll go over the 12 hidden costs when buying a Seaport condo, whether it’s closing costs, insurance costs, or utility costs. When many Boston real estate for sale buyers consider the cost of buying a home, the mortgage payment is typically the […]

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Boston real estate: If plan A doesn’t work out, the alphabet has 25 more letters

Boston real estate Sellers. If plan A doesn’t work out, the alphabet has 25 more letters If you’re interested in selling your Boston condo, you need to realize that the price you will currently be able to get for it may be lower than the price you would have gotten before the onset of the coronavirus […]

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Beacon Hill condo buyers: Don’t lose hope when the sun goes down, the stars come out

Beacon Hill condo buyers: Don’t lose hope when the sun goes down, the stars come out Prospective Beacon Hill condo buyers who are confident that their income will remain consistent throughout this crisis now find themselves in a good position. The Boston real estate market is likely to weaken as a result of the coronavirus, […]

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Boston real estate for sale, how technology is helping in Boston condo searches

Boston Real Estate Highlights: A recent NAR survey revealed that buyers are still considering moving forward with the real estate buying process, even if they can’t see the home in-person. While they still prefer to physically see a Boston condo, virtual tours and accurate listing information top the list of tech specs buyers find most […]

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Here’s when the coronavirus is expected to peak on each New England State

Every state is handling the COVID-19 pandemic differently, so it is no surprise that each New England state is expected to see peak Coronavirus deaths on different days throughout April. There is no nationwide federal order to shelter in place, which means every state in New Endgland is handling the novel coronavirus pandemic differently. From […]

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Boston real estate: Should you have a coronavirus addendum on your Offer?

Should you have a coronavirus addendum on your Offer? Even in this environment, Boston real estate transactions are moving froward. So the question is this; with the coronavirus pandemic has an unprecedented impacts on Boston real estate transactions, including, but not limited to, travel restrictions, self-imposed and government stay-in-place requirement, and closures of both government […]

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Massive real estate agent layoffs are occurring

Real Estate industry experts foresee sales dropping up to 50% in 2020, but there’s even a bigger problem. Baby Boomers We have 10,000+ baby boomers retiring every day in America, but they aren’t moving – they are staying put. They don’t have to sell their house to survive. Sales could drop 50% this year, and not […]

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A story about simplier times

A few months back this older lady shared her story wih me. I’m not sure why it comes to mind now, perhaps because of the coronavirus outbreak, maybe because I just had a phone conversation with my mother. I guess it doesn’t really matter. Here’s the story from her words: On my granddaughter’s 21st birthday, […]

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The Boston real estate market “post” coronavirus outbreak

It’s been almost a month since The downtown Boston has been in lock down. The good news is that our collective efforts appear to be bending the curve. And talk with Boston Realtor circles is turning to how we should initially begin reopening real estate sales marker after the government lifts stay-in-place ban We are […]

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Would you like to know what its like to own Beacon Hill real estate office during the coronvirus outbreak?

Would like to know how it feels to be in the Beacon Hill real estate business during this coronavirus pandemic? Remember when the Titantic was sinking … And the Band continued to play? Well, at Ford Realty – we’re the Band.    

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Boston Real Estate: 2 bedroom Beacon Hill apartments for rent – Reduced Fee

2 Bedroom Beacon Hill Apartments 1/2 month broker fees – Avail  Now & Sept 1, 2020 Will be displayed by 5 pm today March 30, 2020. LANDLORD REQUESTED NO ADDRESSES BE DISPLAYED Phillip Street – Located in the 20 -30 block, this 2 bedroom Beacon Hill apartment is a garden level unit renovated with hardwood […]

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Are you buying a Beacon Hill condo based on price per sq. ft.? Would you buy a SUV based on per pound?

Are you buying a Beacon Hill condo based on per sq. footage.? Would you buy a SUV by the pound? In the Boston real estate industry, many brokers looking at price per square foot when pricing a downtown Boston condo.  While price per foot can be an important measurement when looking at comps in developed […]

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Boston real estate: Beacon Hill 1 bedroom apartments for rent – Reduced Fee

1 Bedroom Beacon Hill Apartments: 1/2 month broker fees – Avail Sept  LANDLORD REQUESTED NO ADDRESSES BE DISPLAYED South Russel Street – This apartment is located in the 10-15 address range. This is a penthouse level, renovated one bedroom Beacon Hill apt with hardwood floors Updated kitchen and bath, laundry in the building. Quite professional […]

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Boston real estate buyers say we’re in a recession. Seller’s think not, its an induced coma

The uncertainty the world faces today due to the COVID-19 pandemic is causing so many things to change. The way we interact, the way we do business, even the way we buy and sell Boston real estate is changing. This is a moment in time that’s even sparking a debate, some buyers claim we’re in […]

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Boston real estate: Beacon Hill Studio apartments Reduced fee

  Studio Beacon Hill Apartment: 1/2 Months broker fee Phillip Street located on the 20 block this is a this is a 3rd floor rear unit, heat and hot water included in the rent. Quite prof managed, laundry in the bldg. Avail Sept 1st 2020 – $1,950.00 West Street located on the 40 block this […]

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Is the coronavirus impacting downtown Boston real estate listing prices?

COVID 19 hasn’t had a tremendous impact on the spring Boston real estate market, thus far. As the coronavirus is neither sending condominium prices down nor sending prices up. The Boston real estate maket appears to have a balance of the number of available buyers vs. the number of available homes –  so prices are […]

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Boston real estate: Indicators of a strong comeback

he baseline for the mortgage industry is Fannie and Freddie.  Let’s keep an eye on their thoughts – especially if they start pulling back on their loan programs: Freddie Mac’s Economic and Housing Research Group says that due to the stay-at-home orders in effect in more than half of the states, housing markets will not have their typical […]

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Is the Boston real estate market in touble? If so how bad?

With all of the unanswered questions caused by COVID-19 and the economic slowdown we’re experiencing across the country today, many of my readers are asking if the Boston real estate market is in trouble. For those who remember 2008, it’s logical to ask that question. Some of us experienced financial hardships, lost our Boston condo, […]

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Beacon Hill condos for sale 2020

All Beacon Hill Condos for Sale Our office is located in the heart of Beacon Hill at 137 Charles Street. View Beacon Hill condos for sale with photos and recent sales data for the last 30 days. View exclusive listings before they appear on Zillow!  Beacon Hill Condo Sales Data Updated in Real Time  Click […]

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Beacon Hill Apartments for rent for starting Now and Sept 2020

Beacon Hill Apartments for Rent: Now and Starting Sept 1,2020 Reduced Broker Fee – Updated April 14, 2020   Beacon Hill apartments 1/2 month broker fee. View these Listings! Before we list all the Beacon Hill apartments for rent with photos that are avail now or thru September 2020. Listed below are reduced broker fee apartments and […]

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The dangers of overpricing a Beacon Hill condo

Beacon Hill condos – overpricing. In this market, it’s hard to define what is an overprice listing. As far as I am concerned, an overpriced Beacon Hill condo is one that does not sell. In other-words, a Beacon Hill condo is not “overpriced” is a buyer moves forward with the purchase price. The supply & […]

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Boston apartment rents are holding steady. But for how long?

The chart below shows apartments rents in most of the major U.S. cities. Boston still remains in the top tier with an average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in downtown Boston for $2,300.

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“They say time changes things, but you actually have to change them yourself”

Andy Warhol, artist is credited for saying: They say time changes things, but you actually have to change them yourself If you’re are tired of living in your parents basement, or tired of your current roomates. Do something. Today, I’ll give you an opportunity to save money on Boston real estate broker fees for your […]

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Does the time of day have anymore meaning?

Does it matter what time it is? Since the coronavirus outbreak, one has to ask; Does time of day matter anymore? I was thinking about this as I was trying to decide what my next blog post should be. Fuuny thing, I had mrore vistiors yesterday on my Boston real estate webbsite at 1 am […]

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Let’s start an epidemic of compassion – 1/2 FEE Beacon Hill apartments for rent

Updated April 15, 2020 The uncertainty that has spread even more rapidly than the COVID-19 virus itself has led to drops in the stock market, businesses closing with no knowledge of when or if they’ll be able to open again and many individuals feeling insecure about the immediate future. We at Ford Realty Inc., understand […]

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What if I need to sell my Boston condo Now? What can I do?

Every day that passes, people have a need to buy and sell Boston real estate. That doesn’t stop during the current pandemic. If you’ve had a major life change recently, whether with your job or your family situation, you may be in a position where you need to sell your Beacon Hill condo or Seaport […]

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Recession, I’m afraid so, Boston real estate crash – not necessarily

Recession, I’m afraid so, Boston real estate crash – not necessarily With Boston and rest of the country now under a shelter-in-place order, many experts are warning that the American economy is heading toward a recession, if it’s not in one already. What does that mean to the downtown Boston real estate market? What is […]

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Are you working from home? Here’s a tip from my 80 year old father

My 80 year old father told me this, when working from home on Boston real estate deals; When working from home. Work eight hours and sleep eight hours and make sure they are not the same eight hours. Boston real estate for sale search  

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Beacon Hill Housing Report

Demand for Beacon Hill condo has surprisingly remained brisk in recent weeks as the fallout from the coronavirus pandemic ripples through the country. The number of pending sales in Beacon Hill in last four weeks was five, based on data from MLS. However, the average time on market for a Beacon Hill condo has increased […]

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Pricing a Beacon Hill Condo for Sale. This is Not Black Magic

There is a general rule of thumb in the Boston real estate industry when pricing a Beacon Hill condo for sale. It states that if a new Boston condo listing for sale is as little as 5% above marker value, the seller may lose as many as 50% of potential internet buyers on the internet. This […]

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Boston real estate: Boston condo sellers. On your market….get set…..

Downtown Boston real estate is down from this time last year. Prior to the COVID-19 This area was already seeing historically low levels of inventory. Why am I bringing this up?  Because for sellers who planned on selling this spring, the timeline obviously got pushed back, but many Boston real estate leaders feel there is […]

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Is the Boston real estate handshake dead?

It’s a ritual we take for granted, when we say hello, when we say goodbye, as a gesture of good will, as a show of respect … and it’s something we’ve all of a sudden had to learn not to do. What are other options? But even if we can’t touch, we can still use our hands […]

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Boston real estate: Happy Easter in 2020

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Boston real estate: Deferring Mortgage Payments – What you need to know

There appears to be some confusion regarding the laws on deferring mortgage payments. In this blog post, I’ll do my best to clarify the rules as I understand them. Deferring Mortgage Payments – What you need to know If you hold a federally backed mortgage on your downtown Boston condo (keep reading to find out if […]

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Boston real estate update on COVID-19

In light of the situation regarding the COVID-19 (coronavirus), Ford Realty In., will follow the practice of social distancing as suggested by the CDC to limit exposure to our customers as well as our employees.  Our sales/rental offices will remain open at this time and we would like to assure you that we are following […]

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Beacon Hill apartments in 2020 – 1/2 month broker fee – Exclusive apts – Not on MLS

Beacon Hill apartments 1/2 month broker fee. View these Listings! Just Updated April 2020 Before we list all the Beacon Hill apartments for rent with photos that are avail now or thriu September 2020. Listed below are reduced broker fee apartments and excusivie listings Due to the coronavirus Its been tough to obtain photo’s or […]

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Thanks Mom…nothing like home sweet home

The coronavirus outbreak is impacting us all. To give you an example; ever Easter I visit my parents in Yorktown Hts., N.Y. This year with the cronavirus, I knew I  shouldn’t visit my elderly parents for their own safety. Although, after reading my moms e-mail, I wasn’t invited anyway   Dear John, In the Bible […]

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