Articles Archive for August 2008
Commissions, RE.TECH »
Many of you have asked us in the past:
“So when I get my commission refund in form of a check after the closing, am I taxed on this as income”
The Answer: No, you are not. Commission refunds given from CondoDomain.com to you are not considered taxable income.
While we are pretty good at math and very good at giving our customers back big checks at closing…we are not accountants and don’t mean to give any tax advise. Please read below on a favorable ruling from the IRS in which Redfin …
Boston Condos, Boston Lofts, Dorchester, Featured Listings, New Developments »
So today, we got the special privledge of a private tour of the brand new DNA Lofts that are about to come online very shortly. Coldwell Banker New Home Division will be handling the sales and marketing for the DNA Lofts. There is a lot of buzz surrounding this project because of its price point and cool loft product that they have built…so if you are interested in touring the DNA Lofts please let us know so we can get you in right away and you get the very first …
Beacon Hill, Boston Condos, Featured Listings, Super Luxury »
Beacon Hill Condos are some of the most prestigious and most expensive condos in the downtown Boston marketplace. Beacon Hill is a very unique, beautiful and very small neighborhood in Boston. This exclusive neighborhood sits right between the Back Bay, the West End and the Charles River.
Living in a Beacon Hill Condo is like no other. This quaint neighborhood offers every amenity imaginable and is right next to the Boston Common. Most Beacon Hill Condos are gorgeous old converted townhomes and brownstones. There are a few converted apartment buildings and …
Back Bay, Boston Condos, Boston Lofts, Boston Real Estate, New Developments »
Searching for a Back Bay Condo Development? Maybe new construction?Possibly an existing luxury Back Bay condo building? Well….we got them all here. The Back Bay is one of Boston’s core residential neighborhoods. It has every amenity you can dream up from shopping, dinning, entertainment and is one of the most beautiful neighborhoods to live in Boston — and the price will surely explain that loud and clear.
Most of the Back Bay Condos are made up of traditional brownstone living on tree-lined streets however there are some new luxury condo buildings …
Advertising, Boston Condos, Press Release, RE.TECH »
CondoDomain.com takes second place in the 2008 Real Estate Pacesetters contest which ran last week highlighting the best of the best in real estate and technology, web 2.0 and innovative real estate companies. See the results here
Obeo took the gold in first place.
CondoDomain.com took silver
Roost.com took the bronze
Thank you all for you support and your votes. This was a fun event and we were estatic to just make it to the final…forget about winning a silver medal! See you guys all next year….and Stearns…your going down!
Boston Condos, Boston Lofts, Boston Real Estate, New Developments, South Boston »
Allele is Boston’s newest condominium development, offering a hybrid of traditional home features with loft style. Each home has an abundance of functional space with separate bedrooms, storage areas and closets. There is private outdoor space a rarity in the city. And every last finish has been expertly chosen to reflect the quality and luxury by which we define Allele. Our convenient location is close to Downtown, the South End, Fort Point Channel, the Seaport District and the Waterfront.
Allele Update (as of today)
Phase I of the development is almost 50% …
Boston Condos »
Credit crunch, mortgage fallout, rising rates – don’t really effect the nations wealthiest all too much. In this recent article which highlights some top U.S. markest including Boston, NYC, San Francisco and even Miami, the High End Condo Market contiues to be white hot!
The article
If you’re looking for a high-end, luxury condominium, there’s more choice out there but you won’t find any bargains in Boston or New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, or even Miami. That’s right, Miami.
And don’t make too much of the credit crunch or the housing slump. …
Boston Condos, Boston Lofts, Boston Real Estate, Featured Listings, New Developments, Seaport, South Boston, Super Luxury »
A quick tour today @ FP3 Lofts in Fort Point Channel. What can we say…this new loft condo development by Berkley Investments is gorgeous!We took a ton of photos…too many to post for now, but we had to get this penthouse up!
FP3 Lofts are right across the street from our office. We have watched this new building emerge, along with the neighborhood over the past year. Fort Point Channel / Seaport District is proned to be one of the best if not THE BEST neighborhood in the very near future. …
RE.TECH »
We are a finalist in the Real Estate Pacesetter 2008 put on by Inman News and their Real Estate Olympics for most innovative, web 2.0 real estate company.
If your a member of Inman News please Join the Real Estate Trends Group
And
Vote for us Here
“This week, till Friday 6PM Pacific, the Trends Community Blog will accept nominations of Companies that you consider to be one of the industry premier Pacesetters in our industry. Companies that are creating and leading our industry towards change. Then over the coming weekend I will select …
Back Bay, Boston Condos, Boston Real Estate, New Developments, Super Luxury »
W Boston Hotel & Residences recently launched their temporary website / landing page. Check it out here.
From the W Boston Hotel & Residences website:
W Boston Hotel & Residences merges nature, design, and culture to redefine one of America’s great cities.
Enjoy inspired views of the Public Garden, Boston Common, Back Bay, Charles River, and the downtown skyline. Enter a world of WOW in this iconic glass tower just moments from the best of Boston. Explore the surrounding parks, shop Newbury Street,and experience the excitement of the theatre district. Engage in the …
Back Bay, Boston Condos, Boston Real Estate, Open Houses »
Pulled a quick search this a.m. for all Back Bay Open Houses this weekend. This weekend there are 31 open houses listed on the Boston MLS in the Back Bay ranging from $276,000 to $2,195,000. Out of these open houses below are units that are brand new to the market over the past week.
277 Marlborough Street – $1.49M
248 Commonwealth Ave – $1.2M
19 Arlington Street – $979k
186 Commonwealth Avenue – $560k
65 Commonwealth Ave – $395k
* Photo Courtesy of Rebecca Davis of Hammond Residential featuring 277 Commonwealth Ave listed above.
Press Release, RE.TECH »
CondoDomain.com appoints Director of Real Estate in efforts to expand their new web-based buyers brokerage real estate model nationwide into its 33 pre-existing markets. Now operating in Boston (since January ‘08) CondoDomain.com is now ready to expand into its 3 year old network across the U.S.
Brian-Logan (“B-L”) will lead these efforts as the Director of Real Estate. He will oversee the initiation and launch of satellite offices across the country for CondoDomain.com. Working alongside CEO Tony Longo, B-L is responsible for recruiting and managing all new brokers nationwide …
Back Bay, Boston Lofts, New Developments, South End »
285 Columbus Lofts is down to its last 10 units! They have now sold 55 out of their 65 units this year. Talk about hot property!
Four units currently listed on the Boston MLS:
$1,345,500, 2 Bd, 2 Ba, 1578
$1,015,500, 2 Bd, 2 Ba, 1339
$975,500, 2 Bd, 2 Ba, 1240
$645,500, 1 Bd, 1 Ba, 753
Units sold & closed in the last 6 months:
1,545,500, 2 Bd, 2 Ba, 1578
$1,095,000, 2 Bd, 2 Ba, 1339
$1,075,000, 2 Bd, 2 Ba, 1240
$1,035,500, 2 Bd, 2 Ba, 1339
$965,500, 2 Bd, 2 Ba, 1339
$965,500, 2 Bd, 2 Ba, …
Boston Condos, Boston Real Estate, South End »
Check out this gorgeous South End Penthouse which just came online late last week.
This South End condo is a penthouse duplex and boasts unreal views of the Back Bay from both levels. Newly renovated the three bedroom + study condo has 2 1/2 baths and a private roof deck. The unit also comes with a full deeded parking space. More details on the unit here.
SPECS:
Price: $1,495,000
CondoDomain Cash Refund $32,375 *
598 Tremont St
Unit # 3
Boston, MA 02118
MLS # 70803346
Status: Active
Type: Condominium
Beds: 3 Bedroom
Bath: 2 (Baths)
Sq/Ft: 2040
Price per Sq/Ft: $732.84
Condo Fee: $341 …
