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The Curious Case of The Disappearing Boston Condos

Boston condos are evaporating from the market faster than they can come on. Strange times indeed. We previously wrote about the Boston condo inventory problem, and now it’s looking like a problem that is only deepening. In the Boston real estate market, trends are continuing to show declining inventory. Boston condo inventory available on the [...]

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Property Porn: 10 Highest Priced Homes For Sale in Boston

We all need a little distraction from time to time. Sometimes that calls for looking at properties you can’t have. Even if you already own a home, that shouldn’t stop you from peeking, now should it? If you’re curious, here you go…     10 Most Expensive Boston Real Estate Listings For Sale Now (click [...]

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Boston real estate sales up 25% in February, Prices up 4%

With our national economic recovery picking up steam on top of tales from a crazy Boston real estate market like multiple offers, limited inventory for sale, and condo developments selling out in a weekend at over asking price, is the Boston market primed to move consistently upward?  February market stats would seem to indicate that. [...]

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Another shot fired in the Boston real estate rent vs buy debate

Michael DiMella was interviewed by WCVB Channel 5 News last week for his thoughts on the Boston real estate market, specifically whether it is better to rent vs buy in Boston right now and also thoughts on whether the for sale market has bottomed out or not.  The interview was filmed in our listing at [...]

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Signs of a Boston Condo Inventory Problem

Every Wednesday morning we have a sales team meeting and we discuss current market conditions, client needs, and more key items to help serve our clients better. But I’m starting to notice a recurring theme. Our buyer agents are working with a lot of really great, motivated buyers looking for homes and condos in Boston. The problem [...]

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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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Condo Fees in Boston: Comparing Apples to Apples

This is the first in a series of posts about Condo Fees in Boston, and what buyers should expect when looking at condos in Boston to buy.  We’ll start here with the basics about condo fees and average costs, then jump into more details about building reserve funds, and how to make sure the condo [...]

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Will Boston Condo Sales Rise in 2012?

There are clear signs the Boston apartment market is overheating.  Vacancies are extremely low, there is limited development in the pipeline, and rents are rising.  The question, therefore, is will this rental market dynamic cause Boston condo sales to rise in 2012. In a newly posted blog at IGNITION Residential, our sister company and marketing [...]

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Open House on Thursday at Gorgeous Beacon Hill Condo with Wine & Hors D’oeuvre

Consider this your invitation to a special Thursday night open house this week (November 3rd) at a luxury Beacon Hill condo we just placed on market for sale.  After an extremely successful Thursday open house in South End recently, we’ve decided to make a weeknight open house a recurring event at our other Boston listings [...]

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