Articles Archive for January 2009
Boston Condos »
There’s good news for home buyers throughout much of Massachussetts. Standard and Poors released the monthly Case-Schiller home price indices yesterday, and home prices for the Boston area have dropped 15% since the market peaked in September, 2005. It says that prices are now at a level where buyers are finding that housing is not unaffordable. We’re seeing prices that have not been seen since 2003, in many places.
Boston Condos, Boston Lifestyle, Boston Real Estate »
The Atlantic at Marina Bay has a limited number of residences left and they are selling quickly. In fact, out of 108 homes, only 20 remain. Right now they are offering tremendous discounts as well as FREE upgrades!
Now, you’ve probably heard that in this economy, condo buildings are just sitting empty. Well, check out this great development in Marina Bay. The deals are incredible!
If you think you should wait for prices to get even lower – well, think again. Smart buyers know a good opportunity when they find it, and …
Back Bay, Boston Lifestyle, Boston Lofts »
Trendy twosomes and single minglers alike all know what holiday is in store in the next few weeks- Valentine’s Day. EEEk.
Whether you have a romantic outing planned or a hopping night on the town with all your single friends, getsugar has some steals you want to check out as soon as you can!
Grab a Brazilian Buddy one of these cold winter days and book back to back waxing appointments at Miniluxe for their 2 for 1 waxing special. This offer can be redeemed at both the Back Bay Newbury Street …
Boston Condos, Boston Lifestyle, Boston Lofts, Boston Real Estate, Commissions, Mortgage Financing, Press Release, RE.TECH »
Putting this Whitepaper together was almost as exciting as engaging in the real estate brokerage community this year. For all of you who have followed us through social media and our blogging efforts… and for all of you who have met us or become a client of ours: you all know we like to have fun along the way!
Well, while all of that fun that is publicly displayed, there is actually quite a bit of work that went on behind the scenes. I believe that this CondoDomain Year 1 Review …
Boston Lifestyle, Seaport »
Thirsty? Take a swig of vino- or two, or three, or four, or five this weekend at the Boston Wine Expo.
With 13 winemaking countries participating, 450 wineries, and a variety of over 1,800 wines, the 18th annual Boston Wine Expo is sure to keep you warm this bitterly cold Boston weekend.
Whether you’re a wine enthusiast or just looking for something to do this weekend, head over this Saturday and Sunday (January 24th-25th) to the Seaport World Trade Center for the largest trade and consumer wine event in the country.
Here is …
Boston Condos, Boston Lofts, Project: Development »
As part of our Project Development Series, I have recently toured the DNA Lofts located at 944 Dorchester Ave in Boston. These new construction Boston lofts offer 30 different floor plans and the ability to “put your own fingerprint” on your new Boston loft.
Located just minutes from Boston’s South End, South Boston, and Savin Hill, DNA Lofts offer spacious loft living in a convenient location to everything in the city of Boston. With only a five minute drive to the South Bay shopping plaza and only 3 T stops away …
Back Bay, Boston Condos, Boston Real Estate, New Developments, Super Luxury »
Yesterday Jessica Quirk and I attended a luncheon for the W Boston and could not be more excited to see this awesome Boston condo development completed! Not only is this going to be an awesome luxury condo project to hit Boston, but it was exciting to get to learn as much new information as we could about the W Boston Hotel & Residences.
The W Boston Residences will be in a variety of different floor plans ranging from studio, 1, 2, and 3 bedroom condos and will reside above the luxurious …
Back Bay, Boston Condos, Boston Real Estate »
Using the search feature on our boston site, I decided to conduct a search for Back Bay condos. But not simply any Back Bay condos, but Back Bay condos under $500,000. After I put in my specific information to find Back Bay condos under $500,000, I was pleasantly surprised to find that there were in fact 28 listings!
Here are some of the results I found on my search for Back Bay condos under $500,000.
1 Charles St Unit #407, Studio, 610 sq ft, $495,000
31 Massachusetts Ave Unit #4-4, 1 Bd 1 …
Back Bay, Boston Condos, Boston Lifestyle, Charlestown, North End, Waterfront »
The holidays are over and we are all searching for something else to look forward to until springtime…well, at least I know I am. Good thing there have been a lot of new restaurant/lounge openings in Boston to report! So on these dreadful winter nights, check them out…and let me know how they are!
Head over to the Back Bay to the newly opened Minibar located in the Copley Square. This chic, super cool lounge offers a fabulous variety of mixed drinks and specialty cocktails, fantastic service, and a unique piattini …
Back Bay, Boston Lifestyle »
As a recent newbie to the Wagamama restaurant chain (and quite a huge fan) I feel the need to share my recent discovery. Many of you probably already know, but for those of you who were in the dark like me, here it is…Wagamama is opening a second Boston location in the Prudential Center in February!
Already a Wagamama fan, it was great to know that now I can visit the Back Bay location. Granted I don’t mind checking out the one in Faneuil Hall, but I love shopping at the …
Boston Condos, Boston Real Estate »
Tony from Tony’s Realty over in East Boston noted that East Boston Condos were like pillows; “Down”, in a recent blog post he wrote.
In 2008, as recorded by our Multiple Listing Service, 104 condos were sold in East Boston. The average selling price was $230,748 and the average days on market (DOM) was 138 days. The average price per square foot was $228.
These figures differ from 2007, when 142 condos were sold. The average days on market was similar at 137 days, but the average price for the previous year …
Boston Condos, Boston Lofts »
Take a look at this fantastic penthouse loft located in the heart of the Financial District! Located at 289 Devonshire Street in Boston’s Financial District, unit #5 features 15 foot ceilings, granite countertops, a chef’s kitchen with high-grade appliances, as well as sparkling hardwood floors.
This penthouse loft at 289 Devonshire St #5 not only offers the convenience of living in the middle of downtown Boston but an open floor plan perfect for entertaining! A spacious 1564 square foot space, the penthouse loft at 289 Devonshire St #5 includes one bedroom …
Boston Condos, Boston Real Estate, New Developments, South Boston, Super Luxury »
The Greening of Southie features none other than the Macallen Building, a new development at 141 Dorchester Avenue. This Boston Condominium was conceived as a green condo, using recycled materials, copper plumbing, and natural cotton insulation.
Back Bay, Beacon Hill, Boston Condos, Boston Lofts, Boston Real Estate, Charlestown, Leather District, Midtown, New Developments, North End, Seaport, South Boston, South End, Super Luxury, Waterfront »
Has the press finally seen the light? After an entire year of bad press after bad press, the luxury market in downtown Boston gets a sunny-side-up review!
The Boston Hearld reports today that …
Condominium sales may have tanked statewide, but Boston’s luxury condo market is still cruising along.
Sales of condos priced at $600,000 or more rose to 849 from January through November, up from 806 for the same period in 2007, a 5.3 percent increase, according to The Warren Group, publisher of Banker & Tradesman.
Meanwhile, the median price for high-end properties …
