This scene is from the Museum of Fine Art Boston's beautiful front lawn sunflower garden. Theres even a wide expanse of grass alongside it with chairs to relax on.

If you've looked at Back Bay real estate you've probably noted how near it is to arts and culture sites like the Museum of Fine Arts, Symphony Hall (home to the Boston Symphony Orchestra and Boston Pops), New England Conservatory, and Berklee College of Music. It's also home to world class dining and shopping.

If you're looking for a centrally located Boston neighborhood, Back Bay offers easy access to mass transit and highways as well. It's bordered on the north by the Esplanade with its bike and foot paths. Here's info about Back Bay's housing types, location, transportation, dining, and properties currently for sale. https://bit.ly/3tmO5yL

If you have questions about buying or selling Boston real estate, please call me at  617-584-9790 or email joe.wolvek@gibsonsir.com.

My prime Back Bay 2 bed 2 bath condo in the first block of Commonwealth Avenue has sold at $100,000 over the asking price! Situated in an immaculately maintained brownstone, this superbly renovated home features classic Back Bay elements while also offering modern amenities.

See more photos and details for 34 Commonwealth Avenue, #3.

Results like this are not a given in any market. It takes experienced sales representation, quality professional showings, the highest quality marketing, and expert transaction management.

If youre planning to sell your Boston area home or condo, take advantage of the widest possible exposure for your property to the most highly qualified clientele in the world. As Associate Director of Sales, a longtime South End resident, and a 29+ year sales associate, I combine my local expertise with the powerful global marketing resources of Sothebys International Realty.

You can view my recent sales and listings here.

If you have questions about buying or selling Boston real estate, please call me at  617-584-9790 or email joe.wolvek@gibsonsir.com.

The Boston residential real estate market has slowed a bit as it usually does at this time of year, during what we think of as the dog days of summer.  That having been said, market activity is very good for August in the downtown neighborhoods as well as the inner suburban markets. You can expect the rate of inventory entering the market to be slow until mid September, though.

Here are the full market reports for all Boston neighborhoods and inner suburbs.

For a little fun, here are the priciest listings in the Boston area.

Heres how I can help you maximize your chances of a best-price, best-terms, best timeline real estate sale!

If you have questions about buying or selling homes in Boston or beyond, please get in touch! You can call me at 617-584-9790, or email joe.wolvek@gibsonsir.com.

Located right on the coast of beautiful and exclusive Koh Samui Island, this is jaw-dropping. The listing says, "The second-floor cantilever over the pool deck, the indoor/outdoor patio garden with mature tree integrated in the house structure, the glass curtain staircase, the 3.5m high ceilings and expansive glass openings along the facades cast the villa as a class apart." Etc. Listed by my colleague Phloenphor Dumrongwibulsin of List Sotheby's in Bangkok. 

See more details and photos for Bophut, Koh Samui, Surat Thani, 84320 Thailand.

I can handle your real estate needs here in Boston as well as globally. If you have questions about buying or selling homes in Boston or beyond, please get in touch! You can call me at 617-584-9790, or email joe.wolvek@gibsonsir.com.

This 3 story townhouse with soft morning light pouring in from 2-story ceilings and rooftop decks is listed by Heidi Lake of my affiliate Sothebys brokerage, Sothebys International Realty Beverly Hills Brokerage.

This northeast facing front unit is nestled between Montana Ave and the 3rd street Promenade, the Palisades Park and the beach beyond. A gently curving staircase takes you to mezzanine family room, 3 bed (and 3.5 baths) with additional terrace spaces creating the feel of a private home with indoor/outdoor expanded living areas. Theres a 2 car private garage and underground gated parking with entry into the unit. Gleaming cherry hardwood floors are throughout with double sided fireplace open to the living, kitchen and dining areas. Leave your car at home, and enjoy this rare locatio

See more details and photos for 844 3rd Street, A, Santa Monica, CA.

I can handle your real estate needs here in Boston as well as globally. If you have questions about buying or selling homes in Boston or beyond, please get in touch! You can call me at 617-584-9790, or email joe.wolvek@gibsonsir.com.

This immaculate studio with separate sleeping room is in an elegant brownstone condo building. Located on lower Marlborough Street, this is one of Back Bay's most coveted locations, just steps from the Public Garden and Copley! There is a recently renovated open plan kitchen with dishwasher as well as a redone full tile bath. Recessed lighting and hardwood floors complement the built in shelving and and Murphy bed. Common laundry and storage are just a few feet down the hall. This ideal Back Bay location is near best restaurants, bars, shopping, and transit. Low condo fee, well-run, highly owner-occupied association. Pets allowed with trustee approval.

Currently tenanted until August 31.

See more photos and details for 103 Marlborough Street, #2. If you have questions about this lovely Back Bay home, please call me at  617-584-9790, or send me an email at joe.wolvek@gibsonsir.com.

The chart above illustrates a comparison between the number of core downtown Boston condos and homes going under agreement from June 15-July 15 to the number available at the end of that period (July 15).

For the purposes of this comparison, core downtown neighborhoods are defined as Back Bay, Beacon Hill, South End, Midtown/Downtown, Seaport, Waterfront, Leather District, Charlestown, South Boston, Fenway, West End, Bay Village, and Chinatown.

Sales activity in the downtown Boston real estate market in that time frame is up by 12.02% from last year at that time.

Up until about 4 weeks ago condo and home listings were also outpacing last year, however they've been decreasing and are now down by 25.05% from last year at this time. Still, we have about 2.17 months of inventory. Despite the increased sales activity, pricing should still be on the conservative side, marketing has to be top-notch, and the property should show as well as it possibly can.

If you or someone you know has questions about selling a Boston home or condo, please feel free to call me at 617-584-9790, or send me an email at joe.wolvek@gibsonsir.com.

The chart above illustrates a comparison between the number of core downtown Boston condos and homes going under agreement from June 15-July 15 to the number available at the end of that period (July 15).

For the purposes of this comparison, core downtown neighborhoods are defined as Back Bay, Beacon Hill, South End, Midtown/Downtown, Seaport, Waterfront, Leather District, Charlestown, South Boston, Fenway, West End, Bay Village, and Chinatown.

Sales activity in the downtown Boston real estate market in that time frame is up by 12.02% from last year at that time.

Up until about 4 weeks ago condo and home listings were also outpacing last year, however they've been decreasing and are now down by 25.05% from last year at this time. Still, we have about 2.17 months of inventory. Despite the increased sales activity, pricing should still be on the conservative side, marketing has to be top-notch, and the property should show as well as it possibly can.

If you or someone you know has questions about selling a Boston home or condo, please feel free to call me at 617-584-9790, or send me an email at joe.wolvek@gibsonsir.com.

This Perkins Cove waterfront oasis in Ogunquit, Maine is listed by my affiliate Sothebys brokerage, Anne Erwin Sothebys International.

Built in 2017, this home's design and layout highlight unobstructed water views of the active cove in an open-concept contemporary style. The kitchen has a pantry, expansive center island with bar top seating, and wine refrigerator all surrounded by beautiful wood cabinetry. The adjacent living and dining area, with access to the water side porch, is open and warmed by a cozy gas-powered hearth, one of two fireplaces in the home. Upstairs the primary bedroom features a second fireplace, en-suite bath, walk-in closet and a private cove-side deck. Additionally, there are two guest bedrooms sharing a full bath and stackable laundry.

Resort-like amenities are surrounded by stone cut hardscapes, beach roses and evergreens, and a rooftop deck with picturesque views of the active yet peaceful cove and the Perkins Cove drawbridge with open ocean in the distance.

See more details and photos for 7 Oarweed Cove Lane, Ogunquit, ME.

I can handle your real estate needs here in Boston as well as globally. If you have questions about buying or selling homes in Boston or beyond, please get in touch. You can call me at 617-584-9790, or email joe.wolvek@gibsonsir.com.

This beautiful 19th century New Orleans townhouse with 3,452 interior square feet is listed by Michael Bain of my affiliate Sothebys brokerage, Dorian Bennett Sothebys International.

Built around 1852, this stunning Faubourg Marigny Greek Revival two story side hall townhouse features all that 19th century New Orleans homes have to offer: beautiful plaster moldings, heart pine floors, lofty ceiling heights and large, airy rooms. This property has four bedrooms and 3.5 baths. A separate guest house includes french doors, brick floors, updated kitchen and bathroom and its own very private brick courtyard. The French Quarter and Frenchmen Street are within blocks.

See more details and photos for 2011 N Rampart, New Orleans, LA.

I can handle your real estate needs here in Boston as well as globally. If you have questions about buying or selling homes in Boston or beyond, please get in touch. You can call me at 617-584-9790, or email joe.wolvek@gibsonsir.com.