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Thursday Throwdown: Back Bay vs South End Condo Market

Now THIS is a heavyweight battle. Two of the most desirable Boston neighborhoods are going to battle it out for supremacy. And we need YOUR vote to decide! Does the South End or the Back Bay have better properties?  Which neighborhood is hotter right now? Which has the better value? Would YOU rather live in the [...]

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Best Boston Neighborhoods to Live If You’re a Runner

It’s a Sunday morning and you’re stretching to prepare for your long run. It’s seasonably warm for February and you can finally get an outdoor run in. You slept great, had a wonderful breakfast, and now you feel like you can take down your PR. It’s only a few short months before Patriot’s Day where [...]

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The Real Rental Agents of the Back Bay

Rentals in the Back Bay are a game, but I make all the rules… …is what I would have said if Bravo turned my life into a reality realty show….but, of course,they didn’t, and I most certainly do not make the rules in the Back Bay Rental Market. But here’s an inside look at my [...]

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3 Lesser Known Factors Affecting Your Back Bay Condo Search

The following are 3 factors to know when looking for a new condo in the Back Bay.  While searching for downtown Boston real estate can be stressful and full of decisions – here are a few lesser-known things to think about.  Pricing is not an exact science, but we like to go beyond the obvious here [...]

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300 Days on Market? What’s wrong with this house?

“What’s wrong with that property?” “I don’t want to see this property. It has been on the market for over 300 days.” “Something has to be wrong with it! If it was a good property, wouldn’t someone else have bought it by now?” All quotes I often hear from Buyers.  What are they looking at [...]

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If it’s a buyer’s market, why can’t I find a Boston condo I like?

I recently received this question from a buyer client.  In fact, I get this question all the time.  But in this particular case, my client was struggling to find a Back Bay condo that matched what she was looking for.  She was disappointed because the Boston condo market did not meet her expectations.  Expectations, as [...]

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A Tale of Two Marlborough Street Homes

Much like a parent of multiple children, a realtor is not supposed to pick favorites. But seeing as my parents have always liked my brother better than me, I am jaded, and will deviate from this unwritten rule. I love Marlborough Street. It is my favorite street in Boston. It is centrally located, picturesque, quaint, [...]

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Online Auction for Back Bay Condo

Here’s an extraordinary opportunity for buyers in Boston.  We’ll be conducting an online auction for a Back Bay condo on Marlborough Street on November 20.  Auctions have been used to sell residential condo developments previously, but what makes this different is the online format of the auction, similar to an EBay auction with special modifications [...]

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What Can $3 Million Get You in Boston Real Estate?

Three million bucks to spend on Boston real estate?  Aaaahhh.  Life is good and Boston luxury real estate can be a great asset.  But not  just any old “luxury” units – we’re talking $3MM plus luxury.  There was an interesting article in the Boston Business Journal about the super luxury market in Boston, in which [...]

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