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[22 Apr 2010 | Comments Off | ]

What to do in a very HOT real estate market such as West Cambridge, when buying a Single-Family home?
If you are a home buyer looking to purchase a single family home in Cambridge over $900,000 get your check-books ready, have your agents scouring MLS all day long and above all do not hesitate to make an offer.
I have personally been involved in two multiple bid situations in West Cambridge on single-family properties in the last month. In one instance I was the first agent to get in to see the …

Advertising, Boston Lifestyle, Boston Real Estate, Boston Restaurants, Cambridge, RE.TECH »

[14 Apr 2010 | Comments Off | ]

Textaurant aims to improve how we wait for our tables at restaurants. As opposed to waiting in a stuffy room for your name to be called or hanging on to one of those weird coaster-like transponders until it vibrates, Textaurant utilizes web-to-mobile technologies to send patrons a text message alert when their table is ready.
Working directly with a restaurant’s hosting station computer, the web-based waiting list management service works automatically when a hungry patron gives the host or hostess their cell phone number, and is sent a text message notification …

Cambridge, East Cambridge, New Developments »

[30 Mar 2010 | Comments Off | ]

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Unit 511 at One First in East Cambridge has been listed for $899,000. With 1600+ square feet, this light-filled corner unit is a great deal for anyone in need of lots of space, under ground garage parking and a close commute into Boston.
If you are not familiar with One First Condominium, it is a 196 unit development located in Cambridge. It is located across the street from the Green line, Lechmere T stop. It is a full service; professionally managed building that offers a concierge, library and exercise …

Boston Apartments, Boston Condos, Boston Lifestyle, Boston Lofts, Boston Real Estate, Cambridge, Condominium Design, Featured Listings, Headline »

[23 Mar 2010 | Comments Off | ]

Did you know that Cambridge is home to three Revolutionary War era forts-turned-condos? Well, it’s true, and now one of these beautifully renovated historic homes, in this case a 3 bedroom condo in an sage-green duplex, is on the market at 64 Putnam Ave in Cambridge, right next to Putnam Square. The condo’s 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms sit in 1,474 square feet at the price of $669,000, but what is now a beautifully renovated condo was once a fort ordered to be built by George Washington himself. That’s right …

Boston Apartments, Boston Condos, Boston Lifestyle, Boston Lofts, Boston Real Estate, Cambridge, Condominium Design, New Developments »

[19 Feb 2010 | Comments Off | ]

The Reservoir Lofts in Cambridge sold their first unit in May 2008, but what started as a budding group of condo owners has flowered into a full-fledged community complete with BBQ’s, newsletters, and even their own website, reservoirlofts.net. The lofts are situated in an enclave of four garden-style buildings surrounded by landscaped courtyards with winding walkways.
First level condos have exclusive walk-out terraces and gardens, while the two-level penthouses sport 20 ft. ceilings with beautiful balconies and huge decks. Each loft has different specifications, but kitchens come fully-stocked including …

Boston Lifestyle, Boston Real Estate, Brookline, Cambridge, New Developments, Press Release, Project: Development, Super Luxury »

[17 Feb 2010 | Comments Off | ]

In yesterday’s press release, HGTV announced that the new show “Tough As Nails,” starring Cindy Stumpo, will make its premier March 14th at 11pm. The new reality TV series will follow Stumpo, a Boston contractor specializing in luxury homes, as she balances her hectic job, in which she receives over 200 phone calls per day on two cell phones, with her equally stressful family life. Stumpo is a prime example of a woman finding success in a “man’s field,” the contracting business, and her costars include her employee and ex-husband, …

Advertising, Boston Condos, Boston Lofts, Boston Real Estate, Cambridge, New Developments, RE.TECH »

[15 Feb 2010 | Comments Off | ]

The Northpoint Condominiums Sales & Marketing Team Goes “Social”.  Head up by The Collaborative Companies (TCC),  Sue Hawks takes her sales & marketing efforts social adding both an exclusive Northpoint Condominiums Facebook Fan Page and also a TCC company wide Twitter account – welcome to the social world Sue – come follow us here @CondoDomain or @Boston_Condo or me personally @tonylongo.
This should be an interesting case study on how a Facebook page will impact the sales & marketing scheme TCC has planned to finish up the Northpoint Condominiums development.  Keep …

Boston Condos, Boston Lifestyle, Boston Real Estate, Cambridge, Featured Listings, New Developments »

[30 Nov 2009 | Comments Off | ]

One First is over 85% sold and the developer is cutting prices!! Come take advantage of the deals as the developer sells off the remaining units at this East Cambridge luxury development.
The One First condominium development is comprised of 5 different buildings that encompass a common courtyard. It is located across the street from the Lechmere T Station in East Boston and has been very successful, especially in comparison to NorthPoint, the other “new” development in East Cambridge. At One First there are 196 units and 86 …

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[5 Aug 2009 | Comments Off | ]

One First is an all-new East Cambridge condo development comprised of five distinct Boston condo buildings located within just minutes of downtown Boston. Offering a quiet and inviting, close-knit community feel, One First East Cambridge condos offer all of the new Boston condo development amenities as a larger Boston condo development, but in smaller residential buildings.
East Cambridge condos place its residents in the center of a culturally diverse area filled with several cafes, boutiques, bookstores, and restaurants. One First East Cambridge condos feature a quiet courtyard, roof deck, garage parking, …

Cambridge, Featured Listings, New Developments, Open Houses »

[27 Mar 2009 | Comments Off | ]

Cambridge Condos
Cambridge Condos: Varied Architecture in a Vibrant Community
Life as a Cambridge condo owner is never dull. This culturally diverse area is filled with cafes, boutiques, bookstores, and restaurants. Cambridge real estate is also home to two of the most prestigious colleges in the nation, Harvard University and MIT. Harvard Square is prime commercial Cambridge condos and a bustling area, popular among tourists and residents alike. If you are considering purchasing Cambridge condos, you’ll find the varied architecture of Cambridge condos appealing.
One day you may walk out of your Cambridge …

Back Bay, Boston Lifestyle, Boston Lofts, Boston Real Estate, Brookline, Cambridge, Commissions, Dorchester, East Cambridge, RE.TECH, South End, Super Luxury »

[25 Mar 2009 | Comments Off | ]

Beacon Hill Condos
Beacon Hill Condos: Peaceful Living with Downtown Convenience
Looking for downtown location that maintains a close community feeling? Investing in Beacon Hill real estate may be your best option. While Beacon Hill condos makes up one of Boston’s smallest communities, it is also one of the most charming and prestigious. However, new construction of Beacon Hill condos, including Beacon Hill condo developments, is rare, so having an experienced real estate agent is essential.
Beacon Hill real estate’s classic Boston architecture is surrounded with plenty of green space. Many brick …

Boston Condos, Boston Real Estate, Cambridge »

[13 Nov 2008 | Comments Off | ]

According to an article in the Boston Business Journal posted today, Boston-are home prices are the lowest since 2003!
This is very interesting news for Boston real estate.
Our friends over at Zillow have released their third quarter home sales data indicating that Boston real estate prices are off 16.6% from their all-time high in 2005.
The average home in the Boston area was worth $405,849 in the second quarter of 2005 and now the average price has dropped to $338,538, a level not since seen since the second quarter of 2003.
Zillow also …

Boston Condos, Cambridge, East Cambridge, New Developments, Project: Development »

[7 Nov 2008 | 3 Comments | ]

In the recent months, I have heard a lot about the NorthPoint project and just yesterday, I was able to tour the site personally. Of course, it is my job to be in the know of all of the Boston condo developments, and because I love my job, touring a new condo project made my day!
The very gracious and informative Elsbeth Pratt, who manages the marketing for NorthPoint, gave our very own buyers agent Thomas Cincotti and myself a personalized tour. Thanks you Elsbeth!
Located just north of the Charles River …

Boston Condos, Boston Lofts, Boston Real Estate, Cambridge, Featured Listings, New Developments »

[14 Apr 2008 | One Comment | ]
reservoir lofts cambridge

Reservoir Lofts in Cambridge is a brand new loft condominium development built right next door to the Alewife T-Stop in Cambridge, MA. We were over there last week and this weekend to wrap up a gorgeous duplex loft unit for one of our clients With underground garage deeded parking!
Reservoir Lofts – located in the heart of the Fresh Pond neighborhood, where residents benefit from the best of both worlds. Enjoy a vibrant city lifestyle with the convenience of shopping at Whole Foods Market, coffee at Starbucks, movie theaters, restaurants, a …