Click here to view all available listings at 15 North Beacon in Allston.  This high-end luxury condo building has plenty of ameneties including a roof-top deck and pool and is located close to BU, BC and Harvard.  This property is also convenient to the Green Line MBTA and should not be missed! The Boston Realty Team can help you find listings all through Allston and Brighton, from luxury to multi-family investments.  Contact us 24/7 at 617-987-4811 for more info on this property or to arrange a private showing. 10/28/2013

  Beautiful triplex located right in the private community of Montgomery Park! Bright, sun-filled rooms are all ajointed by a classic winding staircase. The lavish home contains three wide-windows with direct views of park. The home also includes a sun-filled garden that provides direct access to the private park. For more information on this property, please click here. 10/26/2013

Check out the current South End Boston Multi-Family Homes for sale.  The South End is a top-notch Boston neighborhood, with low vacancy rates coupled with high rents, which makes for an investor/developers dream!  Look for fantastic 3-4 unit brownstones that come on the market, because they do not last for long.  Take a look and see what's available today! Our experts at the Boston Realty Team can help you find the ideal investment property in Boston's South End - contact us 24/7 ay 617-259-0235 or visit www.hotbostonproperties.com for more info or to arrange a private showing today! 10/25/2013

View our informational listing guide for the W Boston Residences at 110 Stuart Street in the Back Bay.  A five star hotel with private residences in one of Boston's premiere neighborhoods, with hardwood floors throughout, skyline views, valet parking, 24-hour concierge service and access to the hotel's ameneties!  With studios often in the mid $300's and 2 bed's in the $1,000,000 plus area, this awesome complex offers variety for the able buyer. Our experts at the Boston Realty Team can help you find the ideal lucury property you desire - contact us 24/7 at 617-259-0235 or visit www.hotbostonproperties.com. 10/25/2013

Click here to view all available listings at 533 Cambridge Street.  Located in the Allston section of Boston, 533 is a top-notch luxury building that's just minutes from Mass pike, Storrow Drive, Charles River, Cambridge and Boston University.  The building is convenient to the MBTA Green Line and has an average price of around $450/sq. ft. for condo sale.   10/25/2013

Brighton MA Condo Prices: Comparisons All numbers rounded to closest $1,000's These numbers are based on sales from the past six months.  Source: MLS   ONE BEDROOM CONDOS in Brighton MA: Average price of all one-beds $247,000 Average price, one-beds with parking $276,000 Average price, one-beds without parking $234,000 Does this mean your parking space is worth $42,000?  Probably not.  Condos with parking are usually bigger and in higher priced locations.  But a parking space is highly valued.   TWO BEDROOM CONDOS in Brighton MA: Average price of all two-beds $397,000 Average price, two-beds with parking $427,000 Average price, two-beds without parking $312,000 Remember, many of the two bedroom condos with parking in Brighton are in modern elevator buildings with more amenities.    Inte... 10/17/2013

Single family home sales in the Boston market took a little dip this last quarter,...compared to the same quarter in previous years. Although the median price is higher, average prices dropped a bit. Here are some statistics and trends for the 3rd quarter compared to the previous 4 years. Single Family Home Prices for Boston MA - 3rd Quarter Average Selling Price The average selling price in Boston MA for the 3rd quarter decreased -7% from $593,824 (in 2012) to $552,277 (in 2013). This after it decreased -9.47% from $655,968 (in 2011) to $593,824 (in 2012). That after a 13.25% change. These figures present no consistent pattern over the last few years. 2009 $450,893 2010 $579,203 2011 $655,968 2012 $593,824 2013 $552,277 Lowest Selling Price of Properties Sold The lowest sale price in B... 10/11/2013

 Michael Mahoney | Remax Boston | 617.980.9025 | http://www.homesinbostonmass.com The Lofts at Westinghouse Plaza in The Readville Section of Hyde Park Massachusetts The Lofts at The Westinghouse Plaza are located in Readville Massachusetts which is an area within The City of Boston. There are 74 lofts in the complex. Each loft is a little unique from the next one.  The complex is pet friendly. They have been mostly selling around $250,000.  Each unit will come with it's own parking space.  If you want to see what is available today in the complex, please call 617.980.9025 to speak with Michael Mahoney of Remax in Boston.  You may also email mike@mmahoney.com To see these lofts and more lofts like it in the City of Boston, please log onto www.homesinbostonmass.com I did create a two min... 10/10/2013

Dorchester Real Estate Market Continues to perform well through the end of the third quater in 2013. 2 vs 2013. Median Values are up 10%, Average values are up 1% and the volume is up 10%. Things are looking up! Robert Nichols | Boston Trust Realty Group | http://BTRealtyGroup.com | 617-674-2077 10/09/2013

The Boston Condo Market is HOT! For September 2013 The Median value is up 10%, Average Value is up 15% and sales volume is up 18%. As a buyer, now is the time to start looking.  10/09/2013

Assisted showings is a term used for property viewings accompanied by listing agents. Purchasers and sellers, and seller and buyer agents, typically have contrasting opinions about this. The following is an overview of those points of view and the pros and cons of assisted showings for Roxbury MA homes for sale. Consumer Standpoints on Assisted Showings Home Owner Points of View People generally dislike having strangers wander through their home but they understand it is needed to sell their home. Sellers therefore feel more comfortable having someone they trust attend showings. Although uncommon, there are situations where articles are removed from a home or a home is not secured properly after a showing. Sellers also see the benefit of having their agent provide information on the vi... 09/26/2013

If you are renovating your kitchen in South Boston, you will have a great opportunity to include some features that will make the kitchen special. There are a wide range of South Boston kitchen renovation design enhancements to consider. Below are a few desirable ones that you can install. South Boston Kitchen Renovation Design Enhancements Appliance Options Appliances are available in varied styles, finishes, brands, and price levels. You can certainly select higher offerings with advanced features without altering the layout of your space, but for a more customized kitchen, you can select a few interesting appliance options. Below are a few examples. Double Wall Ovens Dishwasher Drawers Island Cook Tops Recessed Refrigerator Food Warming Drawer Integrated Microwave Wine Coolers Comme... 09/24/2013

Did you know that Generation X and Y will acoount for nearly 60% of home buyers in 2013? According to the NAR ( National Association of Realtors) Generation X accounted for 31% of home buyers while Generation Y accounted for 28%.  Together, these two groups currently account for the largest percentage of home buyers in America, nearly double the amount of baby boomers (32%). The majority of these buyers are between the ages of 28-39, which means that they are tech savvy and chances are they own a smart phone. According to report conducted by emarketer, 72% of Gen Y and 61% of Gen X, owns a smartphone. So why is this relevant to you as a real estate professional in 2013? If you want to position your business for future growth, your marketing efforts need to be based on understanding wher... 09/18/2013

What is RADON   Radon is a naturally accruing radioactive, odorless, colorless, tasteless gas that is the result of decaying Uranium or Thorium. Radon normally will work its way up from the ground or ground water and into a home from cracks in the walls and/or floors, spaces inside walls, construction joints, gaps around floors or service pipes, and water supplies. An acceptable level of radon is below 4 picocuries per liter of air (pCi/L).Now below 4 pCi/L is an acceptable level of Radon established by the EPA; however, there is no level considered safe and the effects of Radon exposure is believed to cause lung cancer.   Typically, Radon is mentioned during the real estate process and is tested for by the potential buyer between the time after the accepted offer and before the signing... 09/14/2013

 Why Apartment Rental Prices in Boston are High   I always seem to hear the same thing from clients looking for rentals, “wow, Boston apartment’s rental prices are so high”, even more so with out of state clients relocating to the Boston area. Boston is one of five cities that have the most expensive apartment rentals in the country, followed by New York, Miami, LA, and San Francisco, according to Trulia. Over the past few years, the country has seen a drastic increase in rental prices and about 3.9% increase just this year alone. Now, as you my already know, this nationwide increase is mainly due to the recession we just went through. Mainly because when people are losing their homes or when large amounts of people can’t be approved for mortgages because of banks tightening of loan req... 09/14/2013

This multi-floor townhouse is complete with a spacious, open floor plan and a gourmet kitchen that opens to the dining area. The luxurious property features a deck with steps that lead down to a large blue stone patio. The townhome contains four bedrooms, including a master suite with an en suite bath. For more information on this property, click here. 09/14/2013

Located right across from the Boston Commons, this estate enjoys all the amenities of being in the heart of Boston. Restaurants, shops and parks are all located within a short walk from your doorstep. The property itself contains 18 new windows, high ceilings, and oak floors. The custom-designed kitchen contains red birch cabinetry, granite counters, and state of the art kitchen appliances. For more information on this property, please click here. 09/14/2013

Veterans have use of VA loan programs offered by individual lenders but guaranteed by the federal government. The guarantee buffers lenders against loss up to a specific value if a borrower defaults on the loan. With this guarantee, lenders are able to extend veterans features not easily found in other alternatives. Below is an overview of the features of VA loan programs in Boston. Features Of VA Loan Programs In Boston The best advantages of VA loan programs are the options for no money down and no mortgage insurance. Veterans can finance the entire purchase price, assuming the appraisal is sufficient and the particular lender does not have a special mandate for down payment. VA mortgages also allow veterans to purchase a home by reducing the additional expense of mortgage insurance,... 09/11/2013

93 North through Boston Chinatown Financial District Taking an Overpriced listing is a fact of life in real estate, for a number of reasons. Calling it a listing means that it is listed with the MLS services-in this area the service is called MLSPin, or Pinergy.  It has all the professional listings in the Greater Boston Area.  It also contains all the statistics on sales, the market, the laws and any other information you may want or need. This is a valuable resource for all questions real estate.   I am a member of GBAR (Greater Boston Association of Realtors) that represents the Realtor®’s in this area.  I am also a member of the MAR and NAR, the Massachusetts and National Associations of Realtors.  These are the professionals who are shaping the housing story to our Legislative and... 09/09/2013

Boston Back Bay Brownstone on Beacon St Boston Back Bay Condo market statistics Aug 2013 had 159 properties in the market as Active, Under Agreement, Sold, Expired and Canceled.  These statistics are from the Regional MLS Pin, Pinergy.  These are the accurate dates and amounts as reported to the Registry of Deeds within Suffolk County where Back Bay is part.  Back Bay is one of the most picturesque parts of all Boston, but not the most historic. Certainly not like near by Beacon Hill crowned with a golden domed State Capital but sharing edges of the Public Gardens and Boston Common is very special way to connect the neighborhoods.  As it was intended. Condominium Active Listings: 61    Avg. Liv.Area SqFt: 1,958.13     Avg. List$:$2,626,908    Avg. List$/SqFt: $1,193     Avg. DOM: 87.36... 09/09/2013