Boston Real Estate Blog

PT Vineburgh LIVE on CNBC Today

Take a minute out of your day and listen to PT Vineburgh of Charlesgate Realty as he speaks live on “Power Lunch” on CNBC Business News. The segment will be looking at Boston’s Housing Market and look at 3 different listings that we currently have on the market. The Starter Home - A great first home [...]

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The “Acronyms” of Buying A Home in Boston

You see them every day – real estate ads and MLS listings filled with acronyms like “HDW” and “vu.” While these may be on the simpler side to figure out, (Hardwood Floors and View), others may cause you to scratch your head and say BBIAB (Be Back in a Bit) while you go and figure [...]

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Charlesgate Multifamily’s Sale of 55-Unit Apartment Building Featured in NEREJ

Charlesgate Multifamily brokers $5.85 million sale of 55-unit apartment building The 55-unit apartment building located at 5-15 Hancock St. was underperforming for the previous seller with below market rental rates. By examining the financials and analyzing current market conditions, Joe DiGangi and Bobby Quinn of Charlesgate Multifamily were able to deduce that an 8% increase [...]

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Costs to Selling Your Multifamily Property

We are often asked the question, “what does it cost to sell my Multifamily?” While, real estate commissions are part of the equation, there are several other costs you need to be aware of.  A typical sale cost for an owner will include Broker Commission, Tax Stamps, Mortgage discharge fees, and Attorney fees. Bobby Quinn of Charlesgate Multifamily takes a [...]

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Great New Listings Open This Sunday!

We have some beautiful new listings that will be open this Sunday – you don’t want to miss them! Enjoy the beautiful weather, grab a coffee, and join us  in Beacon Hill, Back Bay, or South Boston! New to Market: Open Sunday 11:30 – 1:00 69 Joy Street Excellent opportunity to customize a single family [...]

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Pricing Your Home To Sell

The most important tool in selling your home quickly is pricing it well. Keep in mind that your home’s value is not based on the construction costs or the amount you paid; it is set by market conditions at the time you choose to sell. Obviously, real estate professionals and appraisers are equipped to determine [...]

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Community Servings LifeSavor Event

Community Servings is having their 21st annual LifeSavor event June 6 starting at 5:30 – new location this year at the Westin Waterfront . I love what this charity is all about – feeding almost 800 individuals and their families who are homebound with life threatening illnesses. Community Servings prepares and delivers 7500 meals every week. [...]

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What is a 1031 Exchange?

You hear a lot about 1031 Exchanges in the media regarding Boston’s investment property market. Especially around tax season, it becomes a hot topic to those looking to build their real estate portfolios. But what really is it? Bobby Quinn of Charlesgate Multifamily takes a minute to explain: “A 1031 tax exchange is something that [...]

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Be A Prince or Princess: Disney’s Castle Inspiration Hits The Market

It is said to be the  inspiration behind the iconic Cinderella castle which has delighted children and adults all around the world for decades. At a sale price of £18million (approximately $27,964,800), the property can be yours to live like a king in almost 27,000 square feet. The property features 15 bedrooms, vineyards, a chapel,billiard room, [...]

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Biking Events in Boston

Bike Boston Skyline

Great Biking Events in Boston While Cycling alone can be a great way to exercise, commute to work, or find your next home , group events where dozens or hundreds of cyclists gather are one of the best perks of being a cyclist.  Grouping up and biking en mass offers a safer and more enjoyable [...]

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