If your not headed out of town for the 4th of July or you are visiting Boston this weekend and want to take a look at a few Boston Lofts this weekend then we recommend checking out our list of Lofts having open houses in Boston. Since it is a holiday weekend there are not a ton of open houses but there are still some pretty nice properties that are open for viewing this weekend. Here is a sampling of some of the Boston lofts having open houses this weekend.   Some open houses we reccomend...> 21 Wormwood St, # 516Boston - Seaport District, MA MLS #: 71402342 Price: $569,000 1 Bed 1 Bath Sq. Ft. 1,124 Map This Property Schedule a Showing Open Houses: Start Time End Time     07-01-2012 01:00 PM 07-01-2012 03:00 PM     735 Harrison, # 406Boston - South End, MA MLS #: 71330765 Price: $599,0... 06/29/2012

Boston's Seaport District is one of the hottest markets to buy real estate in right now. So, in an effort to keep you updated I wanted to share with you the current list of Seaport District Real Estate. Hope you enjoy!   Seaport Distrcit Real Estate       9 W Broadway, # 513Boston - Seaport District, MA MLS #: 71380778 Price: $469,000 1 Bed 1 Bath Sq. Ft. 758 Schedule a Showing 35 Channel Center, # 407Boston - Seaport District, MA MLS #: 71392852 Price: $479,900 1 Bed 1 Bath Sq. Ft. 994 Schedule a Showing Virtual Tour 25 Channel Center, # 607Boston - Seaport District, MA MLS #: 71390641 Price: $548,100 1 Bed 2 Baths Sq. Ft. 1,229 Schedule a Showing 141 Dorchester Ave, # 116Boston - Seaport District, MA MLS #: 71344441 Price: $579,000 2 Beds 2 Baths Sq. Ft. 1,210 Schedule a Showing 3-a D... 06/21/2012

This 1 bed 1 bath Back Bay condo is nicely renovated and offers buyers a chance to get into one of the best locations in the Back Bay at an affordable price point. This building also has an awesome common roof deck! View Full Details On This Property View All Back Bay Condos For Sale 06/21/2012

Shoal Bay Anguilla view from the porch When looking for the best in the world in terms of vacations everyone has an opinion.  According to polls conducted in a variety of travel magazines and on-line surveys Anguilla has come up as one of the Top 20 places in the world for both their beaches and several of their restaurants.  If you are looking for the best, Anguilla has it all.  Shoal Bay East is world known for the amazing, romantic, family friendly beach. This is just one of the many beaches on this beautiful island located just 7 nautical miles from St Martin’s.  Unlike the rowdy, gambling night life you can find in St Martin’s, Anguilla is a quiet and family friendly resort that caters to the wealthy, the celebrity and you if you are lucky enough to have found this wonderful vacat... 06/07/2012

When it comes to buying and selling a home, a home inspection is a significant step in the process. It can be likened to removing a veil of sorts, in that, a home may look great and appear to be everything you ever dreamed of, but a home inspection reveals the good and the bad. Having a home inspection allows you to see a house up close and personal, and enables you to make an educated decision on how to move forward after seeing the good and the bad. Sometimes and inspection can lead to a buyer deciding not to move forward, but if nothing else it is leverage to get a better deal. On a side note to sellers, If a home inspection is being performed on your house, STAY AWAY! As a seller it is natural to want to defend the defects found in your home, but a home inspection is no the time or... 06/07/2012

533 Cambridge Street Allston MA Overview: 533 Cambridge Street is one of Allston's newest luxury condo buildings. Built in 2008 this 44 unit building offers a mix of 1 and 2 bedroom condos with one bedrooms typically selling for 350k and two beds selling for 450k+. Located in the heart of Allston MA 533 Cambridge offers easy access to the T, Boston University & Saint Elizabeths Hospital.    533 Cambridge Street Allston MA Amenities: Condos at 533 Cambridge offer cheery floors, granite kitchens and tile baths. Some units also include parking which is great for this location! Overall 533 Cambridge is considered to be one of Allston's finest buildings.  View current condos and rentals at 533 Cambridge Street in Allston 05/26/2012

15 North Beacon Brief Overview: In today's Boston Luxury Real Estate spotlight we take a closer look at 15 North Beacon Street. 15 N Beacon is a luxury condo building located in Allston Massachusetts. This property has 155 condos with the majority of the units being one and two bedroom units. A typically one bedroom condo at 15 North Beacon will sell in the 250-325k range and two bedrooms sell in the 350-425k range. Also, because of the low vacancy rates in the area and the lack of luxury condos units at 15 N Beacon are very easy to rent with a one bedroom renting for $1800/month and a 2 bedroom unit renting for roughly $2400/month. Finally, 15 N Beacon is located close to several T stops, shopping, universities and restaurants!   15 N Beacon Amenities: Many of the condos in 15 North Be... 05/26/2012

The real opportunity with a vacation home is not the fact your family will love you, or your friends and colleagues will covet your home and want to visit. The real opportunity is to put your money into a growth investment that you can use.  Real estate is at a point right now that you can sink way less than the $2,000,000,000 that JP Morgan Chase lost in the market last week and come out so much further ahead in 5-10 years.  No sense in throwing your money away, why not have  your money work for you while it works for your family and friends. Fractional ownership is one way to get far more bang for your buck.  This is getting together a few of your friends to share in the ownership and time in the place.  This is common here in the Northeast where families share their ski lodges.  This... 05/21/2012

When purchasing a home, it is common to request that the seller pay your closing costs. This provides a great opportunity for buyers to minimize their out of pocket expenses for lender fees and other prepaid expenses that come along with purchasing a home. 05/20/2012

Boston’s South End Condo Market on the uptick and showing no signs of weakness. In April of 2012 there were healthy increases in both sales volume and value relative to the same month last year. Sales volume increased by 17% while median values went up by a respectable 12%, from $535,600 to $600,000. The market is on the uptick so if you are thinking about purchasing a home in the South End, you should seriously explore your options. To search for a South End condo visit http://www.BTRealtyGroup.com or give me a call today at 617-448-5112. 05/17/2012

In this spotilight we look at a great Charlestown MA Home for sale. This 1988 Sqft greek revival has been taken care of by the owners and offers a attention to detail that is hard to find in tradtional Charlestown Homes. From the  fireplaced living room to the formal dinning room & grand entrance with sweeping staircases you will not be dissapointed in this home. If you would like to find out more about this home please use this link....> 7 Elm Street Charlestown MA Home For Sale If you would like to see more Charlestown Real Estate please use these links..> Chalrestown Single Family Homes For Sale Charlestown Condos For Sale Charlestown Multifamilies Popular Charlestown Real Estate Searches: Charlestown Apartments, Charlestown Condos,  Sullivan Square Station, Community College Station... 05/07/2012

Since launching on Thanksgiving day 2011, my team and I have seen a healthy and steady increase in new visitors to MungoList.com. Every Listing on MungoList has a unique SEO (Search Engine Optimization)  friendly URL that links directly to your listings and your contact info so that all prospective buyers can contact you directly. The key is that the property address is in the URL so when buyers use search engines to perform searches in a particular neighborhood, your listing will appear in the search results. This is similar to Trulia and Zillow, however we do not charge you a fee to be exclusively featured on your own listings.  As we continue to grow, we will always be looking to improve our strategy to help you increase your listings exposure and sell faster! Increased traffic on Mu... 04/27/2012

In today’s climate, mortgage lenders have become very conservative about how they lend their money. As a result, there are many buyers who do not qualify for a mortgage.  Getting declined for a mortgage can be discouraging but that doesn’t mean you have to give up on your quest for a home. If your credit is not up to par you may only need to take a few steps to improve it to enough to purchase a home. A good mortgage lender or credit counselor can tell you what steps you need to take to get on track. No matter how bad your credit report may appear you can always take steps to make it better.  For some buyers this may take a few months and in other cases a few years, but at the end of the day, if you are disciplined and follow the steps outlined by your mortgage pro or credit counselor y... 04/25/2012

This Spring has been one of the most competitive I’ve seen in years. As a result many buyers feel like they can’t catch a break. In many markets throughout the country, the Spring market has given birth to property bidding wars of the like we have not seen in years. This turn around has been fueled by historically low interest rates, improvement in the unemployment numbers, lower home prices relative to the peak and increased optimism about the economy. For home buyers it is important to understand how to make an offer. The very first step in the process of making an offer is understanding the market value of a property. Before I a make an offer for any of my clients I perform a CMA (Comparative Market Analysis). This provides a real time valuation of a property based on the sales comps... 04/24/2012

If you are trying to sell your home but it continues to linger on the market, here are the top 4 reason why: 1. Pricing – If your home is overpriced, you will miss out on many buyers that would have viewed your home had it not been overpriced. If you price a home too low, you will increase the likelihood of a bidding war, which is great for any seller. If you price it too high your home may linger on the market and become less attractive to buyers. The longer a home sits on the market the less a buyer is interested in viewing the property which decreases the sales price in many cases. 2. Presentation – A huge part of selling residential real estate, is making sure  a home looks its best. This includes, the landscaping, staging, interior paint colors, lighting and removing all clutter. I... 04/23/2012

While great landscaping can make the right first impression and even increase a homes value, bad landscaping, or a lack there of, can really effect how fast you sell and your final sales price. Landscaping is something that is commonly overlooked, but studies have shown that homes that are professionally landscaped sell faster and help increase a neighborhoods home value, especially if the majority of neighbors do the same. For more info on landscaping and some quick tips for landscaping on a budget visit http://www.bhg.com/gardening/landscaping-projects/landscape-basics/money-saving-landscaping-tips/. This article on the Better Homes and Gardens website will give you some great pointers to help you transform your landscape and get your home sold fast. 04/22/2012

Many For Sale By Owner Sellers Make the Mistake of trying to oversell. As a FSBO seller, it is important to make sure your home is presentable in regards to being clean, nicely landscaped, staged properly and clutter free. But another factor that is less talked about is how to successfully interact with buyers and make them feel comfortable as they view your home. I have been to many showings and open houses hosted by FSBOs over the years and I find that many sellers tend to try and oversell their homes. Specifically, they share their likes about the property and location instead of letting buyers look at the home from their personal perspectives.  Buyers need to be able to envision themselves in a property before they can look at it as their home and when a seller continues to inject t... 04/20/2012

Boston Market Report Q1 2012 – The Numbers Show Improvement Across The Board The Boston Real Estate market is showing signs of a rebound following some healthy growth in Q1 2012 vs. Q1 a year ago. The most telling figure is the sales volume. In 2011 a total of 828 properties sold totaling $446,658,862 in market volume. In 2012 there were 967 properties sold, totaling $527,030,057 in market volume. This represents a 17% increase in sales volume. The median sales price also increased from $351,000 a year ago to $375,000, a 7% rise. While the average sales price did not have quite the increase the volume did, the numbers show the Boston market is healthy and poised for rebound in 2012. You can view the full report below. Q1 2012 Numbers Lowest Price: $54,900 Median Price: $375,000 Highest ... 04/19/2012

I was recently browsing MLS and saw an entry only listing a.k.a. a For Sale By Owner (FSBO) listing that was offering a $1 dollar commission. Not 1% but $1. The property was priced at over $500k. After lingering on the market for close to 6 months, the listing expired and the property didn’t sell. I called the seller and am in the process of potentially getting the listing but I hope the seller learned her lesson. Over 90% of buyers work with an agent and as a result she eliminated 90% of the potential buyers that would have viewed purchased her home. Many FSBO sellers don’t value the expertise an agent can provide in assisting with getting their home sold. They think agents are only out to make a big commission and don’t really add much to the transaction. While many FSBOs succeed at s... 04/19/2012

While your home is a reflection of you, it is important to look at your home from an objective perspective when it comes time to sell. One area that can make a significant difference is your choice of paint colors. You may like dark rich reds or vibrant pastels, but many buyers may not share your taste in this regard. The wrong color can act as a distraction and become a real negative when showcasing your home. For example, rich colors and accent walls can really add a nice touch, but they can also make a room look smaller. When selling a home, it is best to paint the walls with light neutral colors throughout the home. Lighter colors make a room look more spacious and brighter, which is more attractive to buyers. Instead of walking into a room and asking, “why did they pick those color... 04/18/2012