Articles Archive for May 2008
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Forbes Park is an exciting new loft conversion over in Chelsea, MA. The new loft development is located at One Forbes Street, Chelsea, MA 02150.
Forbes Lofts is being transformed into the region?s most visible model of sustainable development.
In the first re-development phase at Forbes Park, the four-story concrete Building X has been converted into 68 live/work lofts, creatively adapted to meet the needs of a new generation of users, and reused to salvage a beautiful and durable historic structure.
The radical re-design slices through the center of Building X with an …
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45 Province the all new ultra sleek, ultra high-end new Boston condo development is now viewable from all the way across town. Check out these pictures below of 45 Province. These photos were taken from a unit at Flagship Wharf which is all the way across town and over the Boston Harbor in the Charlestown Navy Yard.
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Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group, the upscale international hotel chain, said today that its Boston hotel and condominium complex will open in October.
Mandarin Oriental, Boston, on Boylston Street in Boston’s Back Bay had been scheduled to open in July. But a fire broke out in April on the fourth floor, causing smoke damage that required contractors to restore a handful of its 148 hotel rooms and its 16,000-square-foot spa and fitness center for condo owners and hotel guests.
While the fire was contained, custom-made stonework, cabinets, and carpets had to be reordered …
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Many of you saw on the front page of the WSJ yesterday the 3 year old battle between the National Association of Realtors (NAR) and the Department of Justice settled on Tuesday.
*** If you dont have the time to read this post…the most important part of this settlement is: Under the terms of the settlement, the Realtors will enact a new policy that guarantees Internet-based brokerage companies (US) will not be treated differently than traditional brokers!!! ***
Beginning in 2005, the antitrust lawsuit was against the real-estate trade …
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Got a note from my pal Serafin Sanchez from the Coldwell Banker New Homes Division today with some updated exterior photos of the DNA Lofts in Dorchester.
Serafin – get us some behind the scenes interior shots! Thx – Tony
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We say NOT!
Just because an ‘alternative’ real estate brokerage firm chooses to compensate the company and its employees differently does not mean they are a discount brokerage! We read on a few blogs early this week some more “discount brokerage” bashing and it really got under our skin.
So…here in Boston you have a few choices to buy or sell your condo or home for “less than the average” 5% – 6% commission. ZipRealty is around, EntryOnly is a flat rate MLS entry only service and there are a few others …
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Looking for the coolest “corporate” summer internship ever
One last internship position still available here @ CondoDomain.com in downtown Boston!!!
We are looking for a fun, high energy college intern who is interested in marketing, real estate & technology.
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Persephone the restaurant component of the Achilles Project is now open for lunch!!! The ultra-hip clothing boutique, turned restaurant and lounge after 5pm everyday is now open for lunch. Just steps from our office here…you can tell we are pretty pumped up!
Last week our pals Pierre & Ninve from Trulia came up and they got to experience Persephones tasty menu.
Past Blogs on Achilles Persephone: here & here
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Porter 156 was the loft condo conversion development that jump started the East Boston marketplace. Built in 1912, this former warehouse building was converted in 2005 into 217 unique loft spaces. The Porter 156 Lofts are just a short walk from either the Maverick Square or Airport T Stops (Blue Line). Minutes away from Route 1A, 93 North and the Ted Williams Tunnel with access to South Boston, Downtown and 93 South.
Porter 156 offer its residences stainless steel appliances, bamboo floors and amazing views: Boston’s sky line or a new …
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Extraordinary duplex penthouse in world renowned Four Seasons. 4,000+SF of architectural drama. Views of Public Garden, idyllic Swan Pond & beyond from every room in this spectacular home w/available services of 5 star Four Seasons Hotel. Soaring 2 story high ceiling & 2 story window wall overlooking Park. 3 BRS, 4 BAS, FDR, library, den, kit with breakfast room, Luxurious master suite with sitting room, 2 sided fireplace, sound system. Exquisite throughout this “one of a kind” home. Private 3 car garage. View More Pictures
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(Photo Courtesy of ArchBoston)
DNA Lofts in Dorchester, MA
944 Dorchester Avenue
59 for sale Loft Condominiums
RaiCoh Partners is currently developing the former Meisel Press Building located at 944 Dorchester Avenue in the Boston neighborhood of Dorchester in to a 59 unit loft development. After successfully permitting the project through a rigorous neighborhood review board as well as steering the project through the Boston Redevelopment Authority (BRA) large project review and the Boston Zoning Board of Appeals RaiCoh teamed with R&R Realty who is providing equity financing.
Construction started in March of 2007 and …
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It looks like CondoDomain.com is becoming the official online source for individuals looking to relocate to Boston. For some reason this month (May) we have been contacted by a bunch of clients looking to relocate here to our lovely city we call Boston.
So, how can we help you relocate to Boston?
1) Every Listings For Sale: Every listing for sale including all Boston MLS, New Developments, Luxury Buildings, Lofts, Foreclosures & FSBO and even Auctions are listed on our site? so you can start your search here.
2) Tight Schedule: If you …
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Below are some new Boston MLS listings that hit the market the last few days…here are a few that caught our eye.
251 Bunker Hill Street (Charlestown) – $375k
65 Worcester Street (South End) – $439k
126 Prince Street (North End) – $449k
240 Marlborough Street (Back Bay) – $719k
44 Prince Street (North End) – $1.295M
Battery Wharf #4503 (Waterfront) – $1.795M
5 Arlington (Back Bay) – $3.950M
0 Marlborough (Back Bay) – $4.765M










