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The Boston Haggler & His Negotiating Tricks for Boston Real Estate

So, if you were to Google “Boston Haggler” I come up #1 for the following article in the New York Times: Knowing Cost, the Customer Sets the Price. This is the New York Times here people, not the National Enquirer. Granted, the content of the story is discussing my negotiating prowess in a retail setting, but [...]

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Not only can 909 Beacon St play in the big leagues, but…

A home run in the Fenway that cleared Landsdowne Street and lands all the way at 909 Beacon St…we must be Juicing! As always, many people are asking “how’s the market”? If what happened at our recently sold out new Boston condo development at 909 Beacon St in The Fenway is any indication, which I [...]

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A needle in a haystack: finding a good real estate buyer agent

Well, it’s time to just say it: 90% of real estate agents are useless. Seriously, utterly useless…or even worse. As a listing agent, representing sellers, the worst offenses I’ve seen a lot of recently come from so called “buyer agents” (at least that’s what they call themselves) who offer no value, and worse, actually INHIBIT their [...]

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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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Rent vs Buy equation has flipped in the Boston real estate market

My Facebook Messenger talk from last night… Me: I miss you. Do you still have that room available in your basement? Mom: Um, you are 33 and you co-own a successful real estate company, why do you ask? Me: Well, um, as you know I sold my condo last year and I am renting now. [...]

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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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The Unchangeables: 4 factors that drive real estate property values

Everybody has heard the age old real estate cliché: “Location. Location. Location…” If you haven’t, please leave our blog. Seriously, go away, we can’t help you.  Now, for those of you still here, the aforementioned mantra is only part of the equation of real estate property values. In this age of excess in which we live, [...]

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How’s The Market?

Having practiced in the Boston real estate market my entire professional life, I am always getting asked, by both clients and friends, “how’s the market”? Perhaps for more than for any other industry, the general population always seems very interested in real estate. Maybe it is because everyone lives somewhere, and most people’s core expense is [...]

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