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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The Curious Case of The Disappearing Boston Condos
Posted on April 20, 2012 by Michael DiMella in Market Trends & Stats
Top 10 Reasons to Buy Real Estate in Boston
Posted on March 2, 2012 by Brian Montgomery in Buying Advice
As a Real Estate Agent here in Boston, part of my job is being consistently available for clients. Often times my work happens during evening hours or over the phone from home so my (extremely loving and patient) wife often sees first hand how busy I am as I do my job representing clients and [...]
Signs of a Boston Condo Inventory Problem
Posted on February 27, 2012 by Susan Doig in Market Trends & Stats
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 [...]
5 Ways to Negotiate Rent in a Tight Boston Rental Market
Posted on February 3, 2012 by Adrian Mahan in Renting Advice
Are Boston Apartment rents “Too damn high!”? For most people they seem to be. And even in the midst of a stalled economic recovery, they’re only getting higher. According to new data from Reis Inc., a New York company that tracks real estate, rents in Boston hit record highs in the last quarter of 2011 [...]
Boston real estate sales flat for 4 years, prices on the rise
Posted on January 31, 2012 by Michael DiMella in Market Trends & Stats
With the day to day and month to month reporting of the Greater Boston real estate market stats you see in the news all the time, sometimes it’s easy to lose sight of the big picture. Well, here’s the BIG PICTURE: As you can see, annual Boston home and condo sales* have essentially been flat [...]
Mortgage Rates Lowest in 60 Years. Why Aren’t You Buying?
Posted on September 22, 2011 by Michael DiMella in Buying Advice
According to Freddie Mac, 30 Year Fixed Mortgage rates are averaging 4.09% as of last week, a level we have not seen in 60 years. 5/1 ARM’s are averaging a ridiculous 3.02%. Here’s a chart of Fixed Rate Mortgages since 1971: Wow. Let me ask you this…..why aren’t you buying? Possible answers: 1. Because prices [...]
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Online Auction for Back Bay Condo
November 1, 2011
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Thursday Throwdown: Back Bay vs South End Condo Market
April 12, 2012
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If it’s a buyer’s market, why can’t I find a Boston condo I like?
November 22, 2011
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Rent vs Buy equation has flipped in the Boston real estate market
January 28, 2012
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5 Ways to Negotiate Rent in a Tight Boston Rental Market
February 3, 2012
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Extravagant Estates: 9 Largest Homes in Boston Neighborhoods
May 4, 2012
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The Curious Case of The Disappearing Boston Condos
April 20, 2012
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Free Boston Home Buyer Class April 25th
April 18, 2012
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Thursday Throwdown: Back Bay vs South End Condo Market
April 12, 2012
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Boston Pending Sales Rise 22% in 1st Quarter of 2012
April 11, 2012
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P.T. Vineburgh: Back Bay...love the proximity to the outdoor space...
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Sarah: Cannot go wrong in either!...
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Jeff Sirkis: Both neighborhoods are attractive on so many diffe...
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Jonathon Curley: South End is so much fun!...
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Stephanie Sguigna: Loving your blog, Susan. You're making me ido...
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