The rumor is out and I personally think it is very close to becoming a reality. The BRA has approved the designs for a new glass tower that will house a W Hotel and luxury Boston Condos. To say this will enhance W Hotel Boston neighborhood is the understatement of the century. Just a block away from One Charles and the Boston Common, what some might think is a risk for W/Starwood, in my opinion is a HOME RUN. The Midtown/Theater District transformation is coming to fruition much sooner than …

The Clarendon Condos located right down the ‘vine’ between the South End and the Back Bay to be the best residential property in the city in 2008!!!!
The Clarendon will boast 107 condos for sale, probably starting in January, 2008. We anticipate closings to be in the fall, 2009.
The Clarendon will have studios, one beds , one bed plus study areas, two and three bedrooms, three penthouse units with outdoor space. Above is a rendering of the exterior of The Clarendon which will hold a Stuart Street Address!
 
The development will have …

What is up with that Mr. Palmer from the Boston Globe tore into the Goldman Properties & Archon partnership again! Today they announced the sale of 2 buildings that were once talked about going condo…to a commercial developer. How can you blame them when it costs so much to build here in Boston. Sure, the market a little bit slower right now because of credit crunch…but at the end of the day thats not the reason they cant build (without loosing money). They can’t build because of the politics in …

Who said the Seaport District and the Fort Point Channel area in Boston are up and coming Jease….these neighborhoods are already here and active and lively! Check out the full size version of this map that includes all the new condo buildings including Channel Center, FP3 to all the new restaurants, pubs and lifestyle activities.
Source: Goldman Properties Map
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As some real estate companies and franchises close up shop, innovative firms and entrepreneurial companies fill the void. The past year we have seen more companies, bloggers and ‘teams’ leave the corporate giants and go out on their own. What is going on out in the industry Is the old commission standard on its way out Has the market tighted so much to put these well funded firms out of business GMAC noted the growth in online information to be the trigger…read below.
Lots of movement in both the mortgage and …

Here is a great article on all the new tools and innovative companies and what they are bringing to consumers via the web. With the launch of our new website, we are obviously very intersted in hearing feedback from you on how we can improve our website & information gathering.
What is most important to you (above and beyond the basics): Community Information School Information Neighboorhood Info Crime News Etc
The Web has helped home buyers find places to live for years, through real-estate agencies’ sites and classified listings. But now a …

Residents of Harbor Towers, the Brutalist-era condominium building with some of the city’s best views of Boston Harbor, are close to coming up with the $76 million assessment to fund badly-need maintenance.
So far, about about $68 million — 89 percent of the total — has been collected from residents, according to Bill Packard, a Coldwell Banker agent in downtown Boston who owns a rental property in the building. Payments were due Nov. 29. Individual unit fees range from ranging from $70,000 to a budget-busting $400,000.
“It’s probably the largest building assessment …

The Macallen Building Year-End Clearance Sale runs until December 31, 2007.
Unprecedented discounts up to $250,000 for buyers that sign a contract (10% deposit required) before12/31/07 and close before March 1, 2008.
AND….. if you purchase before 12/31/07 and close before March 1, 2008 you ll also receive a complimentary Toyota Camry Hybrid – a $30,000 value – in addition to the incredible savings already on offer!
The Macallen Building stands on its own over in South Boston. The building is precious to look at, the architecture is gorgeous and its GREEN! The …

Mayor Thomas M. Menino yesterday said he doesn’t want the South Boston Waterfront to be just for luxury condos and glittery retail stores.
In a speech to the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce, Menino also reiterated his provocative call of last year to move City Hall to the South Boston Waterfront.
The 1,000-acre waterfront, he said, has room for other businesses and activities: universities, hospitals, nonprofit organizations, life sciences laboratories, and financial services firms.
After decades of false starts, the area is busy with development. The 21-acre Fan Pier is under construction, develop …