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About Boston
Top 10 Tax-friendliest Cities - May 27 06:35 AM
REALTOR Magazine Online reported May 11, 2007 on the top 10 tax-friendliest cities in the United States.
The information comes from a recent survey by the District of Columbia government that identified the metro areas that take the smallest tax bite. The survey looked at the tax burden for families in the largest city in each of the 50 states and Washington, D.C.
The survey accounted for local income, sales, real estate, and car/personal property taxes ...
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Boston Condo Sales Report May 2008 - Jun 13 02:18 PM
In May 2008, Boston Condominium sales volume decreased from 536 in May 2007 to 429 in May of 2008. This represents a 20% decrease in volume. Prices remained relatively even for the same period. In May of 2007 the Median price for Boston condo was $389,450 while in May of 2008 the median price was $388,000. This is a decrease of less than 1% in value, which means Boston Condo prices remain stable. Although prices remain ...
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Transportation—From the Back Bay to the South End to the Suburbs and Beyond - Nov 26 03:40 PM
If you purchase a Boston property, then you have many options when it comes to transportation. Boston is known as the Walking City due to its extremely pedestrian friendly atmosphere-cars stop at crosswalks, sidewalks are maintained and abundant, and activities are located close in proximity. Many Bostonians who live in areas like the Back Bay, the South End, Beacon Hill or other central areas choose to not own a car, as walkers can supplement their routes ...
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Things to Do in Boston—Never a Dull Moment When You Own Boston Real Estate - Nov 26 03:30 PM
Boston property owners have a world of beauty and history right outside their doorsteps. Because Boston was one of the nation's first cities, it is steeped with history. Residents and tourists alike enjoy taking in history tours and the general atmosphere of this classic city. One of the most popular historical tours is the Freedom Trail. The Freedom Tail a is 2.5 mile trek that covers 16 historical sites that detail America's break from Britain. Another ...
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Where to Eat in Boston—The Wonderful World of Food Right Outside Your Boston Condo or Home - Nov 26 03:26 PM
Boston's real estate sits along the Massachusetts Bay, where the Charles and the Mystic Rivers' mouths empty into the ocean. Naturally, Boston's seafood restaurants are some of the best in the nation. One of the most famous seafood chains in Boston is Legal Seafoods. With several locations all around the city, it is a great choice for fresh seafood in an informal yet elegant environment. If you live in a Back Bay condo or home, then ...
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About Boston—What You Can Expect When Looking At Boston Real Estate Properties - Nov 26 03:23 PM
Boston perfectly blends modern amenities and classic buildings to create a timeless city, full of innovation. For those who are interested in purchasing Boston real estate, there are many options. Boston is known for its luxury real estate, which includes Brownstones, Rowhouses, high-rise condos, and a plethora of beautiful houses both in the city and on the outskirts. Because Boston's real estate is extremely diverse depending on which neighborhood you choose, it really has something to ...
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Chinatown Boston - Jul 16 04:46 PM
One of my favorite Boston neighborhoods and a booming Boston Real Estate neighborhood is our very own Chinatown. The empty lots, the tangle of highways above and below ground, and the power plant may not look like much. But everyone agrees it’s prime real estate.
Residents of Chinatown next door see the 20 acres – called the “Chinatown Gateway” on zoning maps – as their best chance to develop much-needed affordable housing and alleviate a severe ...
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Boston Real Estate: Logistic Confussion - Jul 16 04:44 PM
For any of you who may of been confused by the recent Banker and Tradesman misprint about our Boston Real Estate brokerage operations, here it is again.
ANTH | JAMES is an independent Boston real estate agent located here in downtown Boston, MA. Our primary brokerage service we offer is to work with buyer’s of Boston Condos, concentrating on New Construction Boston Condos.
On the Buy Side, we offer 2 levels of buyers brokerage services:
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Boston is only a heart beat away.... - Mar 17 01:48 PM
Growing up in Cambridge, MA was not only a great childhood experience and memory; it was also being able to see the history that surrounded my hometown. Only a hop, skip and a jump to the heart of Boston, I use to love taking the trolley from Lechmere station into what I felt was the greatest place on earth. Quincy Market and Faneuil Hall hold many dear memories for me. Where else can you go and ...
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The Week In Review (December 24, 2007): What To Watch For - Dec 24 09:34 AM
Mortgage rates moved away from the best levels of the year last week with force, and this week could resemble last.
Markets have been grappling with conflicting signals about the U.S. economy.
On one hand, there is evidence of inflation in the form of higher cost of living. On the other hand, there is evidence of a recession in the form of hiring and housing slowdowns.
Because market players had expected recession for so long, just the ...
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Boston Market Reports
Boston Real Estate Report By SharpBuyers.com - Jan 10 02:46 PM
Boston Real Estate Report By SharpBuyers.com
As we enter into the slowest time of the year for real estate sales it is important to keep a closer eye on the market. This is why SharpBuyers.com is providing this vital report that gives consumers an in-depth look at the real estate market. There are several different ways this information can be utilized. For buyers, declining home prices may be an indication to wait until the market bottoms out ...
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BOSTON & BOSTON METRO-WEST SHOW PRICE INCREASES! - Sep 10 08:56 PM
Downtown Boston Condominium sales are ahead of 2006 in total sales absorption and just a little behind 2005 and is showing upward pressure on pricing:
Average Price Jan. 1 - July 13 2006 $575,689 2007 $660,230
Median Price Jan. 1 - July 13 2006 $455,000 2007 $480,000
MetroWest Single Family Home market is 11% above the sales activity for the same time period last year and is almost at 2005 numbers. The high-end is particularly strong showing ...
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Massachusetts Ranks 9th in Foreclosure Filings, NH 34th - Aug 27 09:38 PM
According to RealtyTrac, Inc., Massachusetts ranks 9th in the country in foreclosures filings.
Massachusetts saw a month-to-month increase of 48.64 percent in July 2007.
New Hampshire ranks 34th and actually saw a decline in foreclosures in July 2007 compared to June 2007. On a month-to-month basis, foreclosure filings in the Granite State dropped nearly 54 percent.
One in every 580 Massachusetts household faced foreclosure. One in every 2,946 households in New Hampshire faced foreclosure. </p>
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Boston Single Family Home Sales May 2008 - Jun 13 02:01 PM
In May 2008, Boston single family home sales decreased from 111 in May 2007 to 73 in May of 2008. This represents a 34.2% decrease in volume. Prices also decreased for the same period. In May of 2007 the Median price for a single family in Boston was $385,000. In May of 2008 the median price was $356,000.00. This is an 8% decrease in value. Based on the data, it is clear that Boston single family ...
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Bank-owned, short sale and rehab properties update for 5/20/08 - Boston - May 20 02:25 PM
Bank Owned, short sale and rehab properties update for May 20th 2008
This week's featured city: Boston
These properties are predominately in the areas of Dorchester, Mattapan, Hyde Park, East Boston and Roslindale as well as other parts of the city. If you would like a similar report on a specific town or area anywhere in Massachusetts, or if you would like more information about the city of Boston distressed properties, feel free ...
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SharpBuyers.com Market Report: Selling In A Declining Market - Nov 07 10:25 AM
Attention sellers, we are currently in a declining market. If you are serious about selling your home then it is critical that your Realtor understands the dynamic between the market trend and your home's value. Let me explain. The longer your home is on the market the lower the market value. In order to sell your home as quickly and profitably as possible, you must get ahead of the trend. The 6-month trend for Boston Single ...
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Mortgage Applications Fall 3.4% - Jun 20 11:32 AM
U.S. Mortgage applications fell 3.4 percent compared to the previous week, the Associated Press reported June 20, 2007.
The data comes from the Mortgage Bankers Association. The number of applications for both purchase loans and refinance dropped.
"Mortgage lenders have been tightening lending criteria in recent months after a surge in defaults and foreclosures. Lenders catering to home buyers with weak, or subprime, credit, have seen a spike in loan defaults, and many have gone bankrupt or ...
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In Boston, is It Better to Buy or Rent? - Nov 05 07:19 PM
In Boston, is It Better to Buy or Rent?
By Michael Mahoney | http://www.mmahoney.com/ |Prudential Real Estate
The market is ripe for buyers right now. Interest rates, although slightly higher than this time last year, are still at an all-time low, and the National Association of REALTORS® predicts that 2006 will be the third all-time best year in real estate. So naturally you should be telling your landlord goodbye and saying hello to your dream home, right? Not ...
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No "bubbles" exist downtown...just Bubble Gum! - Feb 06 09:07 AM
Looks like the only bubble popped in Boston may be on the local newspapers face.
Our pals over at Otis & Ahearn, Inc here in Boston supplied us with the YE data for 2006 (properly organized & broken down). This report is not only going to EMBARRASS THE PRESS (as it should), but it will show you the reality of the 2006 Boston Real Estate market … no bubble here. One personal comment I have ...
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Home prices in Boston Cambridge Quincy MA - Nov 21 12:52 PM
CNN reported on home prices across the country. Hold onto your hats people, the bubble has popped, the sky is falling, housing prices fell a whopping ...... 1.2% this quarter compared to a year ago. What does that mean? Not too much because real estate is local. Fortunately, the article is kind enough to break it down by city, and by single family homes and condos. These numbers were based on the median price of homes.
Cheers go to:
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Boston News & Events
Boston Condo News: Mandarin Orinetal Boston - Jun 02 10:48 AM
The Mandarin Oriental is a highly anticipated luxury real estate project located at 800 Boylston St in the Back Bay of Boston. The building will feature 50 condominiums, 25 apartments, 148 guest rooms and mixed retail space including a 16,000 square foot spa. The Mandarin and its highly touted management team promise to provide the highest quality of service to all who reside in its quarters.
The Mandarin Boston will open in October 2008. It was ...
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How About Pats QB Tom Brady As Your Neighbor? - Sep 21 06:55 PM
Your high school quarterback son need some help reading defenses or spotting the open receiver?
Well, then move in next door to Patriots QB Tom Brady.
The Boston Herald reported (actually using the Boston Globe as a source) September 13, 2007 that Brady is selling two condo units he owns in a Beacon Hill brownstone. The new dad reportedly will keep the top two floors, which have "panoramic views of the Charles River."
As for ...
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PRESS RELEASE : Home Staging - May 21 09:25 PM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Maureen Reddy
Tel.: 617-539-0241
Cell Phone: 617-319-2837
Email: davinci29@verizon.net
Home Staging:
Original oil paintings “Set the Stage” in Boston’s Real Estate Market
HOME STAGER HANGS HER OWN ART TO CREATE A DESIRED ENVIRONMENT, ENTICE POTENTIAL BUYERS, AND MAKE THE SALE.
Boston, MA- May 21, 2008- In today’s slumped market, where single-family home and condominium sales are down 28.3 percent and 35.6 percent respectively from last year, sellers are looking ...
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Dowtown Boston is Getting a Face Lift - Sep 04 10:39 AM
With the closing of Historic Filene's Basement in Downtown Boston, the heart of the city will be revamped with a fresh new look. A 38 tower retail building will be added above Filnene's Basement when the project is completed. Some of the other changes that will be taking place are, 350,000 Sq. Ft. of Retail space to attract New stores and Shops, 500+ new residential unites, 300+ New Hotel Rooms, and 700+ New parking spaces. The entire project ...
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Calling All Buyers! - Aug 23 10:40 AM
Attention All Buyers,
As a buyer of real estate you have a choice in your representation. Did you know that you don't pay a fee for this representation? The fee gets paid by the seller after the sale. With that said, All Massachusetts Buyers qualify for up to a 50% commission rebate if you use SharpBuyers.comto make your next real estate purchase. Check out our website at www.SharpBuyers.com, or call us today at 800.880.0468
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Mass. AG Imposes New Regulations To Curtail 'Foreclosure Rescuers' - Jun 20 12:26 PM
Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley imposed new emergency regulations to curtail “foreclosure rescuers” who have been accused of cheating consumers out of their homes, the Boston Herald reported June 1, 2007.
The regulations would bar so-called “foreclosure rescuers” from making profits on homeowners struggling to afford their mortgage payments.
The new regulations do not apply to non-profit groups or family members who step in to try to help people burdened with mortgages they can't pay.
“'These ...
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How Boston's getting its groove back - Nov 21 03:23 PM
Apparently I've been under a rock, I swear I wasn't playing Mansion Impossible. Regardless, Boston's skyline might be getting a facelift. Only one developer, Steve Belkin, actually bid on the project. He might have had a slight advantage, seeing as he owns an adjoining property.
As seen above, the new building designed by Renzo Piano, will be 75 stories, 15 stories higher than the current New England record holder, the John Hancock Tower. It will feature 1.3 million square feet ...
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Boston Listings
New Construction Single Family, 3 Beds, 2.5 Baths for 347,900 - Jul 03 01:48 PM
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New Construction 3 Bedroom, 2.5 Baths, 3 Living Levels, 1700 Sq Ft, for $245,000 - Boston - Jul 03 01:44 PM
Brand New Luxurious Town House, 3 Bedroom, 2.5 Baths with 1700 sq ft of living space for $245,000Location: DorchesterThis luxurious town home is close to the T and I-93. It features an open floor plan, beautiful hardwood flooring, granite counter tops and stainless steel appliances. Be first to live in this 3 level Brand New Town Home.InformationContact InformationRobert L. Nichols Jr6174485112Contact Reply FormForward to a FriendView Other FlyersPricingAsking Price: $245,000Flexibility: NegotiableAdditional Pricing Information: Priced at $144 ...
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New Construction Condo in Gated Dorchester Community $252,900 3 Beds 2.5 Baths, Garage, 2 Levels Of Living. - Jun 23 03:43 PM
New Construction In Gated Dorchester CommunityLocation: DorchesterThe Norfolk Residences combine luxury living with the privacy of the suburbs in the heart of Dorchester. There are a total of 21 brand new units remaining. They feature beautiful hardwood floors, stainless steel appliances, granite counter tops, central air, cherry wood cabinets, private garages and are located in close vicinity to supermarkets public transportation and the highway. Get yours before they are sold out. InformationContact InformationRobert L. Nichols Jr6174485112Contact ...
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2 Bed 1 Bath Brick Town House in Boston $276,400; Great Location - Dec 28 11:30 AM
Spacious 2 Bedroom Condo In Jamaica Plain. Prime Location: Only $276,400Location: Jamaica PlainTHIS IS A BEAUTIFUL SPLIT LEVEL BRICK TOWN HOME, STEPS FROM THE TROLLEY STOP, AND LOCATED NEAR SEVERAL AMENITIES. IT IS CLOSE TO OLMSTEAD PARK, THE RIVERWAY AND JAMAICA POND. THIS IS AN AFFORDABLE HOUSING UNIT. ALL BUYERS MUST MEET INCOME REQUIREMENTS. 1 PERSON HOUSEHOLD = $46,300 $57,700, 2 PERSON HOUSEHOLD = $52,950 - $65,900, 3 PERSON HOUSEHOLD = $59,550 - $74,150, 4 PERSON ...
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West End Place Boston - Sep 26 10:33 AM
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Condo For Sale Boston: $120,000 Buy With Sharpbuyers.com and Receive $2400 at Closing! - Sep 08 07:31 PM
Buy This Condo With Sharpbuyers.com and Receive $2400 at Closing!
Come and see this Well Maintained Charming Condo on the Quincy Dorchester line. It is conveniently located so you are close to everything. It features wall to wall carpet, off street parking and is just minutes away from the expressway. Condo Fees are paid until January 2008! Seller will consider all reasonable offers! Priced to Sell! Please be advised that this is a short sale and all ...
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Condo For Sale Boston: $155,000 Buy With Sharpbuyers.com and Receive $3010 at Closing! - Sep 08 07:23 PM
Buy This Condo With Sharpbuyers.com and Receive $3010 at Closing!
This is a great opportunity to purchase a condo at a great price. Come and see this Well Maintained Charming Condo on the Quincy Dorchester line. It is conveniently located so you are close to everything. It features beautiful hardwood floors, off street parking and is just minutes away from the expressway. Condo Fees are paid until January 2008! Seller will consider all reasonable offers! Please be ...
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BostonCondo For Sale: $180,000 Buy With Sharpbuyers.com and Receive $3600 at Closing! - Sep 08 07:16 PM
Buy This Condo With Sharpbuyers.com and Receive $3600 at Closing!
This is a great opportunity to purchase a condo at a great price. Needs some minor work but it s priced accordingly. It is conveniently located so you are close to everything. It right next to a recreational park and it is steps from the MBTA. No Condo Fees! Seller will consider all reasonable offers! Please be advised that this is a short sale and all offers ...
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Commonwealth Ave Auction - Jun 29 10:17 AM
Last Thursday 130 Commonwealth Avenue held its private auction rambled off by Sheldon Good & Company out of Chicago. I still don’t believe any offers have been accepted (anyone, anyone?).
It will be interested to see what this valued $15M Townhouse will go for. Neighborhing 130 Commonwealth Avenue is 128 Commonwealth Avenue which also has come on the market - the owner - mega car dealer Herb Chambers (moving to the Mandarin Oriental) and he ...
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1900's Brownstone with 4 Ready to Renovate Units-Great Investment Property - Jun 25 02:36 PM
1900 Brownstone with Four Units-Wide Pine Floors-Exposed Brick-Vacant - Near Egleston SquareLocation: Roxbury, MAFour unit Brownstone on five levels near Egleston Square.Located near newly developed housing, first floor unit is a duplex unit, exposed brick in several units,wide pine floors, thermopaned windows, and yard for garden or parking. Near public transportation and downtown area. Vacant and ready for new owner to renovate. InformationContact InformationKim Ecevido617-469-4888 Ext. 201keopendoor@aol.comPricingAsking Price: $412,500.00LinksPhoto SlideshowOPEN DOOR REALTYFeaturesBedrooms: 8Bathrooms: 5Year Built: 1900Lot ...
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