The W’s filed for bankruptcy, the foreclosure rate is at a high, and unemployment has gone down all in the midst of what many are calling a “revitalized” real estate market.
This is craziness. Here are the bullets.
What’s The Deal With The W?
As you may well know, one of Boston’s newer luxury hotels and residencies, the internationally recognized W Hotel, has filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy.
The W lies in the heart of the Theater District on Stuart Street and is considered an artistic masterpiece, designed by Bill Rawn, however, many consider …

Over the last ten years lots of new housing has gone up in Boston, just not nearly as much as what’s been built in New York City over the same period.  Thank god we just opened our NY Condo market (and got a ton of press doing so…)
The Boston Herald reports, “According to New York University’s Furman Center for Real Estate, New York saw an increase of 170,000 units of housing during the period 2000 – 2008,” while Boston saw a mere increase of 3,147 units, according to the US …

Every year we write about the Top 10 New Construction Boston condos that are either just coming to completion or have just opened for sales.  Well, with new construction pretty much at a standstill (nationally) with very little new product coming to market, we still are placing our bets.  Below are the Top 10 Boston Condos for 2010.
#10 – The Signal Building (South Boston / Seaport)
Developer: N and P Associates, LLC
Architect: Ron Bennett, AIA
Marketing: Gibson Sothebys
Price Range: Starting at $300k
Cool hip lofts come unique, quaint South Boston neighborhood.  …

The Abbey Group and The Marketing Group of New England unveiled a new Penthouse unit at 45 Province yesterday, and I was lucky enough to attend the event.
The unit is a stunning two bedroom, two bath with study and two balconies. At 2,471 square feet, the unit has an open layout feel with a foyer that has built-in custom closets and black walnut hardwood floors.  First thing you notice when you walk into penthouse 3B is the spectacular panoramic views of downtown Boston.  The Great Room with balcony has 180 …

In its most recent “Connoisseur Article”, Boston Magazine named The Clarendon the king of classy condo buildings in Boston. Three newly constructed luxury condo buildings were ranked, adding a combined 371 new luxury condo units to the market, with the silver medal going to 45 Province and the bronze to The W Residences in this clash of the condos.
The third-ranked W Residences at 100 Stuart St. is a new 28 story high rise on the edge of Chinatown boasting Sub-Zero appliances, granite countertops, a mix of wall-to-wall carpet and bamboo …

45 Province is a new construction development with only the finest services, amenities, and finishes.
Touring this property, I was greeted by the valet who kindly parked my car and was escorted by the concierge to the elevator where I found myself moments later in the sales office with a panoramic view of the city through floor to ceiling windows.
45 Province is situated between Beacon Hill and the Financial District. One, two, and three bedrooms are available and range from 800 square feet up to 2,600 square feet.
Building amenities include: …

Just before Thanksgiving Mayor Thomas Menino announced the first annual Holiday Market in Downtown Crossing. The outdoor market debuted on November 28th and the festivities will continue through Christmas Eve!
The Downtown Crossing Holiday Market will be located in an enclosed tent on Summer Street and will feature goods from local artists and food vendors who are interested in sharing, among other things, their handcrafted jewelry, pottery, clothing and house wares. Holiday Market will be open Monday through Saturday from 11 AM to 7 PM and 12 PM …

Who doesn’t like to be pampered? Who wouldn’t want somebody to park your car for you, open the door for you and do your laundry? The answer is a lot of people. For as many people out there that are looking for the “full service – hotel service level” life in Downtown Boston, there are just as many who love all that this great city has to offer, that want to be in the hustle and bustle of the urban neighborhoods, but who also value privacy and independence.
For …

Do you love 45 Province and are just not ready to buy one of their fabulous new luxury Boston condos quite yet? There are currently 3 rental listings available in this new Boston condo development that you might want to take a look at.
45 Province is one of Boston’s newest luxury condominium developments located at the foot of Beacon Hill and just steps from Boston’s Financial District, Back Bay, and Midtown. Soaring 32 stories into the sky, 45 Province is quite unlike anything Boston luxury lifestyles have ever seen before.
Building …

Maaa! The meatloaf!
There’s that fine line with meatloaf where you can’t seem to ever really decide if it’s that disgusting who knows what beef shaped in an unnatural “loaf of bread” kind of shape…or if it gives you that twinge of nostalgia that brings you back to simpler days when Mom had dinner ready every night at 6pm…even if it was meatloaf.
Just the other day I was introduced to Silvertone located at at 69 Bromfield St in Boston just steps away from Downtown Crossing and the Park St MBTA station. …

Last night, I was fortunate enough to attend a fabulous cocktail reception located on the all-new 11th Floor rooftop four seasons pool located in the ultra-luxury new Boston condo development, 45 Province.
During the 45 Province event, brokers, interested clients and everyone in between mixed & mingled on the gorgeous patio which turned out to be quite the lovely evening.

This event at 45 Province allowed guests to take a peek at the second Exhale location in Boston, at this brand-new luxury Boston condo development. During the party, guests were invited to …

Another high-rise Boston condo development is in the works apparently and is seeking approval from the BRA. This proposed 28-story $200 million Boston condo development has been dubbed One Bromfield and will be located near the Bromfield and Washington streets. And this has raised some eyebrows around the city…
Problem is, One Bromfield Boston apartments will be just a short distance from the 137 unit luxury Boston condo development 45 Province. The developer for 45 Province, The Abbey Group, is concerned that this proposed   is more than this area of Boston …

On June 11th 2009 45 Province, Boston’s hottest new condo development celebrated its official Grand Opening and your CondoDomain team was lucky to be able to attend this exciting event where we officially watched Mayor Thomas M. Menino cut the red ribbon along with others such as Former Governor Cellucci in attendance.
45 Province is located was once known as Governor’s Alley, which was home to the Government House for sitting governors of the Commonwealth and the first Governor’s Mansion. Officially today, this vibrant new Boston condo community, 45 Province, is …

Beacon Hill condo Open Houses this Sunday, June 7th are taking place throughout all areas of Boston’s beautiful Beacon Hill.
The weather is supposed to be amazing so plan an awesome Sunday strolling around the gorgeous streets of Beacon Hill and take in everything this exciting and cozy enclave in Boston has to offer. Beacon Hill condos feature classic Boston architecture surrounded by green space and cobble stone roads. Attending a Beacon Hill condo Open House will open your eyes to the immense luxury and exquisite character of several of these …