#BostonOpenHouses#BostonRealEstateAre you searchingfora Boston condo or single family home?Here are the Boston open houses scheduled forSaturday & Sunday, July 30& 31,in the downtown Boston neighborhoodsand beyond.To see the locations and times, click the neighborhood links ofinterest to you. If youd like tolook beyond Boston, click the Search for other neighborhoods and towns link.Inventory of Boston condos and homes for sale is still historically low, and that can often causenew listings to gounderagreement quickly. If youreserious about buying, my suggestion is to get toopenhouses as soon as those properties come on the market.If you can,go withanexperienced broker (that would be me24 years and counting). That is,someone who canexpertly advise you, prepare and present anoffer for you, negotiate in your interests, and guideyour transaction throughthe various potential pitfallsthat can derail a Boston real estate deal. If you cant have me attend with you, please write my name in with yours on the sign-in sheet.In my 24 years in the Boston real estate market, I havehelpedhundreds of people buy and sell Boston condos and homes. If you need assistance, call me.

If youhavequestions about buying or selling Boston real estate, please call me at617-584-9790, orsend me an email via the linkbelow.  

Boston Real Estate Headlines:

• Sothebys Affiliate Feature: Beautiful and Spacious Homes in the Berkshires
• The Greater Boston Real Estate Market is Skipping the Usual Summer Slowdown
• Taj Boston Sale Officially Closes, Improvements to Come
• New Projects Keep Boston on Top of Foreign Investments
• Bostons Seaport District Rolls Along

Featured Boston Real Estate:

• 177 Beacon Street #1, Back Bay $2,250,000
• 346 Congress Street #414, Seaport $650,000
• 112 Fulton Street #2B, North End $929,000

#BostonHomes #BostonRealEstateThis elegant South Boston single family home on Thomas Park is a Victorian beauty with historically significant original detail throughout the entire house. These detailedfeatures include a lovely etched glass double door vestibule, a master-crafted grand staircase, towering ceilings, cornice moldings, intricate English herringbone parquet floors with inlaid mahogany borders and Greek key corners, ornate hand-carved mantels of solid white Carrara and Italian beige marble, and mahogany doors with mercury knobs.A front to back double parlor, it is well suited for entertaining. There is a butler's pantry with wet barand a formal dining room. The gourmet eat-in kitchen has a large island with a butcher block waterfall countertop.This home also has a deck and landscaped courtyard. There are4 large bedrooms plus an office, and 2.5 baths.The headhouse has panoramic views of the Bostonskyline andthe Blue Hills.See more photos and details for 18 Thomas Park.See other South Boston condos and homes for sale.Ifyou have questions about this lovely single family attached home, or about buying or sellingBoston condos or homes, call meat 617-584-9790. Orsend me an email via the blue link below.  

Boston Real Estate Headlines:

• Sothebys Affiliate Feature: Beautiful and Spacious Homes in the Berkshires
• The Greater Boston Real Estate Market is Skipping the Usual Summer Slowdown
• Taj Boston Sale Officially Closes, Improvements to Come
• New Projects Keep Boston on Top of Foreign Investments
• Bostons Seaport District Rolls Along

Featured Boston Real Estate:

• 177 Beacon Street #1, Back Bay $2,250,000
• 38 Concord Square #2, South End #1,440,000
• 346 Congress Street #414, Seaport $650,000
• 112 Fulton Street #2B, North End $929,000

#BostonRedevelopment #BostonCondosA South End Boston building approved last year for redevelopment as an apartment building will be taking a new turn. The former piano factory at 46 Wareham Street, betweenHarrison Avenue and Albany Street, is instead looking to go condo.The Boston Herald reports that Holland Development discovered the 19th century former warehouse to be in worse shape than originally thought, creating delays inconstruction and increased costs.The original plan involved just partially demolishing the three story building,leaving the front and west facades, and adding on three more stories. A second plan had no apartments, but rather commercial space only. This third plan was submitted July 18 of this year to the Boston Redevelopment Authority (BRA) as a Notice of Project Change.According to the Notice of Project Change, 49% of the building would be used for 18condos. The remaining 51% would be 32,875 square feet of commercial/retail/office space.Read the Boston Herald's Developer Plays Another Tune for Piano Factory Site.Are you relocating to the Boston area?Are you thinking about where to live in Boston?In my 24+ years in the Boston real estate market, it's beenmy priority to develop anextensive knowledge of the city, neighborhoods, buildings, people, and the many issues involved in the local real estate market. I have helped hundreds of people buy and sell homes.I can help you, too.Ifyou have questions about buying or sellingBoston condos or homes, call meat 617-584-9790. Orsend me an email via the blue link below.  

Boston Real Estate Headlines:

• Sotheby's Affiliate Feature: Beautiful and Spacious Homes in the Berkshires
• The Greater Boston Real Estate Market is Skipping the Usual Summer Slowdown
• Taj Boston Sale Officially Closes, Improvements to Come
• New Projects Keep Boston on Top of Foreign Investments
• Bostons Seaport District Rolls Along

Featured Boston Real Estate:

• 177 Beacon Street #1, Back Bay $2,250,000
• 38 Concord Square #2, South End #1,440,000
• 346 Congress Street #414, Seaport $650,000
• 112 Fulton Street #2B, North End $929,000

 #BostonRealEstate #BostonCondosThe Pulitzer prize winning architect critic Robert Campbell is always ready withcompelling and thought-provoking perspectives on architectural design. His latest Boston Globe piece about Boston's Millennium Tower is no exception.Payingclose attention tohow buildings interact with and contribute to street life, Campbell takes note of the tower's visual and physical permeability factor:

Millies designers are hipped on a concept they call permeability. A permeable building, they say, is one where you can see from the sidewalk deep into the interior. Instead of a display window, you look at actual people indoors, working or shopping or schmoozing. The rule at Millie is that whatever is happening inside, even four or five stories up, must be apparent from the street.

Construction of the tower, located in Downtown Crossing, is just about finished. As of July 23, fifteen new condo owners had moved in.I was able to visit one of the higher floors during construction, and I can tell you this 685 foot tower has the best possible views of Boston.The building has adramaticexterior as well, evenwhen viewed from somedistance. I say this having just viewed it heading northinto the city as the setting sun was reflected on its westernmost side. The effect is stunning.Millennium Tower's442 luxury condos begin on the 10th floor and go up to the 60th. The lowest five floors are retail space, and the floors just above them contain residential amenities such as a sports club, pool, kids' playroom, library, restaurant, and high-end lounging space.Read the Boston Globe's On Close Inspection, the Millennium Tower Stands Out.Here are somegraphics thatillustratehow the building is divided up.If you have questions or are interested in viewing Millennium Tower condos, or have any questions about buying or selling Boston real estate, please call meat 617-584-9790. Orsend me an email via the blue link below. I look forward to hearing from you.  

Boston Real Estate Headlines:

• The Greater Boston Real Estate Market is Skipping the Usual Summer Slowdown
• Taj Boston Sale Officially Closes, Improvements to Come
• New Projects Keep Boston on Top of Foreign Investments
• Bostons Seaport District Rolls Along

Featured Boston Real Estate:

• 177 Beacon Street #1, Back Bay $2,250,000
• 38 Concord Square #2, South End #1,440,000
• 346 Congress Street #414, Seaport $650,000
• 112 Fulton Street #2B, North End $929,000

#BostonOpenHouses#BostonRealEstateAre you searchingfora Boston condo or single family home?Here are the Boston open houses scheduled forSaturday & Sunday, July 23& 24,in the downtown Boston neighborhoodsand beyond.To see the locations and times, click the neighborhood links ofinterest to you. If youd like tolook beyond Boston, click the Search for other neighborhoods and towns link.Inventory of Boston condos and homes for sale is still historically low, and that can often causenew listings to gounderagreement quickly. If youreserious about buying, my suggestion is to get toopenhouses as soon as those properties come on the market.If you can,go withanexperienced broker (that would be me24 years and counting). That is,someone who canexpertly advise you, prepare and present anoffer for you, negotiate in your interests, and guideyour transaction throughthe various potential pitfallsthat can derail a Boston real estate deal. If you cant have me attend with you, please write my name in with yours on the sign-in sheet.In my 24 years in the Boston real estate market, I havehelpedhundreds of people buy and sell Boston condos and homes. If you need assistance, call me.

If youhavequestions about buying or selling Boston real estate, please call me at617-584-9790, orsend me an email via the linkbelow.  

Boston Real Estate Headlines:

• Taj Boston Sale Officially Closes, Improvements to Come
• New Projects Keep Boston on Top of Foreign Investments
• Bostons Seaport District Rolls Along
• The Boston Red Sox and the Real Estate Market

Featured Boston Real Estate:

• 177 Beacon Street #1, Back Bay $2,250,000
• 38 Concord Square #2, South End #1,440,000
• 346 Congress Street #414, Seaport $650,000
• 112 Fulton Street #2B, North End $929,000

 #BostonRealEstate #BostonCondosBoston's many unique downtown neighborhoodseach having its own particular look, feel, and charm make the city an exceptionally appealing place to live. Thecity's neighborhoodsare highly walkable, and most are within close proximity to one another owing to its compact layout. Here's a condensedlook at some of themorecentrally located downtown Boston neighborhoods.For an old World Italian-European vibe, theNorth Endcan't be beat.With its many traditional produce, meat, and cheese stores, in addition to an abundance of stellarrestaurants and bakeries, this neighborhood won't disappointeven the fussiestgastronome. Street festivals are a tradition here in the summer months. Bordered by the historic wharves ofBostons Waterfrontand the new Rose Kennedy Greenway, there is easy access to natural settings. The many historic homes of the North Endhave been divided into condominiums.For a village feel,Beacon Hillis a perfect choice. This is another neighborhood with old world charm. With its many narrow cobblestone streets and homes that lookvery much like they did in the 1600s, walking this area can be like stepping way back in time. Antique shoppers know Charles Street Beacon Hill's main thoroughfare as the place to go. Many newer clothing boutiques and gift shops have also found their way onto Charles Street in more recent times. Near to theMassachusetts State House,the Boston Common,the Boston Public Garden,and theEsplanade, Beacon Hill is also within short walking distance of Back Bay, Midtown, and the theatre district. While many Beacon Hillhomes and condos have undergonerenovations, they retain many traditional details first installed by the affluent founders of the Beacon Hill neighborhood.There are alsoluxury and full-service residential buildings in Beacon Hill suchBowdoin Place, The Tudor, The Claflin Building, The Lincolnshire, and45 Province.Created in the latter half of the 19^thcentury, Boston's Back Bayneighborhood drew the wealthiest members of society, with many of its homes and public buildings designed by some of the most noteworthy architects of the time. This was a big move forwardfrom its humble beginnings as a swamp the neighborhood was built onlandfill. It is home to theBoston Public Garden, the countrys first public garden, with its colorful andmeticulously landscaped flower gardens, majestic trees, and pond. Modern dayBack Bay is a high-end shoppers destinationand a mecca of fine dining, but also retains some of its favoritelow-brow shops and restaurants.Homes in Back Bayincludesplendid Victorian row houses, as well as Gothic, Queen Anne and Romanesque styles. There are also a good share ofrecentlyconstructed full-service luxury condo buildings,includingThe Mandarin-Oriental,the Clarendon Back Bay,The Belvedere, The Ritz Carlton Towers Boston, Trinity Place,360 Newbury,One Charles,Zero Marlborough,The Four Seasons,The Heritage-on-the-Garden,Carlton House andLe Jardin.Bostons Midtownwas not even thought of as a neighborhood ten years ago, but it has since evolved into a hubof luxury high-rise condos. The area isattractive to city dwellers cravingnightlife such as theater, cinema, and high end dining and drinking venues. Midtownis home to a multiplex cinema and directly adjacent to the Theatre District.The newest residential building, Millennium Tower, has just joined the otherfull service luxury condo buildings such asThe Ritz-Carlton Towers,Millennium Place, The Residences at the W and 45 Province.Bostons South End neighborhood hasan arts community that includes the SoWa (South of Washington) Art + Design District and the Boston Center for the Arts. With a friendly demeanor, a pet-friendly attitude, a wealth of green spaces, and and many popularrestaurants and bars, the vibe here is particularlylaid back for a city neighborhood. Tree-lined streets, red brick sidewalks, andbeautiful oldbrownstone homesadd to its abundantcharm. The SoWa section of the hood (South of Washington) has an open market for six months of the year withan outdoor farmers' market, artisans tents, a vintage market, food trucks and beer garden, and open artist studios. In addition to the many 1850s-era attached brownstone homes here (many luxuriously renovated), there are plenty of modern residential buildings. Recently constructed luxury condo buildings in Bostons South End include 285 Columbus Lofts, Wilkes Passage, D4, The Penmark,Atelier 505, 700 Harrison, SEPIA, Penny Savings Bank and others.Probably the most common thread running through all these neighborhoods is availability of good food. But asI mentioned, the layout of the city iscompac, and that makes it very easy to access art, theater, nature, music, and shopping from anywhere in the downtown neighborhoods.Are you thinking about where to live in Boston?Ifyou have questions about buying or sellingBoston condos or homes, call meat 617-584-9790. Orsend me an email via the blue link below.In my 24+ years in the Boston real estate market, Ive made it my priority to develop anextensive knowledge of the city, neighborhoods, buildings, people, and the many issues involved in the local real estate market. I have helped hundreds of people buy and sell homes, and I can help you, too.  

Boston Real Estate Headlines:

• New Projects Keep Boston on Top of Foreign Investments
• Bostons Seaport District Rolls Along
• The Boston Red Sox and the Real Estate Market
• Another Condo Project Planned for Southie
• Boston Living: Rooftop Grilling Laws

Featured Boston Real Estate:

• 1721 Washington Street #509, South End $750,000
• 42 8th Street #1525, Charlestown Navy Yard $510,000
• 177 Beacon Street #1, Back Bay $2,250,000
• 35 Channel Center #509, Seaport $3,500,000

#BostonCondos #BostonRealEstateThis North End 2 bed condo ison a quiet tree-lined street, steps from Christopher Columbus Park, historic Boston Harbor, and the shops and restaurants of the North End and Faneuil Hall.This home,located in a small, boutique building, features 1.5baths. It hasa generous living/dining room withgleaming hardwood floors, traditional exposed brick walls, and high beamed ceilings. The open kitchen has granite counters, Bosch appliances (including range, microwave, refrigerator, dishwasher), and porcelain tile flooring.The master bedroom features hardwood floors, an en-suite bath, and a wall of closets. Thesecond bedroom, with electric fireplace and guest half bath, complete this home.This building offers ease of living withan elevator, complimentary common laundry room, and bicycle storage. The unit has one deeded parking space behind the building. 112 Fulton Street is professionally managed and pet friendly.See more photos and details for 112 Fulton Street, #2B.See more North End condos for sale.Ifyou have questions about this home, or about buying or sellingBoston condos or homes, call meat 617-584-9790. Orsend me an email via the blue link below.  

Boston Real Estate Headlines:

• New Projects Keep Boston on Top of Foreign Investments
• Bostons Seaport District Rolls Along
• The Boston Red Sox and the Real Estate Market
• Another Condo Project Planned for Southie
• Boston Living: Rooftop Grilling Laws

Featured Boston Real Estate:

• 1721 Washington Street #509, South End $750,000
• 42 8th Street #1525, Charlestown Navy Yard $510,000
• 177 Beacon Street #1, Back Bay $2,250,000
• 35 Channel Center #509, Seaport $3,500,000

 #BeaconHillCondos #BostonCondos #BostonCoopsRight across from Boston's landmark Public Garden, on the Flat of Beacon Hill, this beautiful 3,100 square foot light-filled full-floor residence looks south to a picturesque park vista centered on the serpentine lagoon. In an iconic historic neighborhood, this prime co-op building offers vibrant city living just steps from Charles Street's boutiques and restaurants, Back Bay and the Charles River Esplanade.The spacious and versatile floor-plan has direct access from twoelevators and includes 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths and ample storage. Fireplaces are inviting focal points in the comfortably elegant living room, dining room and 2 bedrooms including the master suite. The bedrooms are placed apart from the living areas which also include a study.Recent updates include two-zone air conditioning, electrical system, baths (twowith radiant heating, rebuilt windows, sound system wiring, and built-ins). With a live-in superintendent and staffed reception area, the building is steps from the Brimmer Street Garage.See more photos and details for 81 Beacon Street, #2.See more Beacon Hill condos for sale.Ifyou have questions about this home, or about buying or sellingBoston condos or homes, call meat 617-584-9790. Orsend me an email via the blue link below.  

Boston Real Estate Headlines:

• New Projects Keep Boston on Top of Foreign Investments
• Bostons Seaport District Rolls Along
• The Boston Red Sox and the Real Estate Market
• Another Condo Project Planned for Southie
• Boston Living: Rooftop Grilling Laws

Featured Boston Real Estate:

• 1721 Washington Street #509, South End $750,000
• 42 8th Street #1525, Charlestown Navy Yard $510,000
• 177 Beacon Street #1, Back Bay $2,250,000
• 35 Channel Center #509, Seaport $3,500,000

#BostonCondos #BostonRealEstateLast week 47 condos officially closed on the newMillennium Tower in Boston's Downtown Crossing, according to Curbed Boston.This 56-story tower, with 450 luxury condos and 335,000 square feet of retail, has been downa long road to arrive at this point. Fillingthe big hole in the ground where the Filene's Department Store once stood took much longer than originally anticipated.The folks at Curbed Boston have put together a sharplooking and informative timeline showing howthe site's ownershipand development have evolved since January of 2007. Local politics, firsts in Boston building height, firsts in Boston residential asking prices, and the economy have allstarred in this story.Read Curbed Boston's Millennium Tower: The Ultimate Timeline for Boston's Tallest Residential Building.Ifyou have questions about buying or selling Boston real estate, please get in touch. In my 24+ years in the Boston real estate market, Ive made it my priority to develop anextensive knowledge of the city, neighborhoods, buildings, people, and the many issues involved in the local real estate market.Would you like to know what your property is worth?Please call me at617-584-9790, or email me by clicking the blue button below.  

Boston Real Estate Headlines:

• New Projects Keep Boston on Top of Foreign Investments
• Bostons Seaport District Rolls Along
• The Boston Red Sox and the Real Estate Market
• Another Condo Project Planned for Southie
• Boston Living: Rooftop Grilling Laws

Featured Boston Real Estate:

• 1721 Washington Street #509, South End $750,000
• 42 8th Street #1525, Charlestown Navy Yard $510,000
• 177 Beacon Street #1, Back Bay $2,250,000
• 35 Channel Center #509, Seaport $3,500,000

#BostonRedevelopment #BostonCondosA 71 unit condominium building with a mix of1, 2, 3, and 4bedroom condos will be the next life for a former Beacon Hill Suffolk University building. The Boston Redevelopment Authority (BRA) approved aproposal yesterday for the119,000 square foot conversion project.Bicycle storage will be available, as will underground parking and a professional valet.Afitness room, lounge, andfamily recreation space are some of the amenities being considered to occupyits 5,700 square feet of amenities space.The project at 33-61 Temple Street is expected to cost $162,000,000 and supply 89 construction jobs.See the BRA's project announcement.Doyou have questions about buying or selling Boston real estate?In my 24+ years in the Boston real estate market, Ive made it my priority to develop anextensive knowledge of the city, neighborhoods, buildings, people, and the many issues involved in the local real estate market.Would you like to know what your property is worth?Please call me at617-584-9790, or email me by clicking the blue button below.  

Boston Real Estate Headlines:

• New Projects Keep Boston on Top of Foreign Investments
• Bostons Seaport District Rolls Along
• The Boston Red Sox and the Real Estate Market
• Another Condo Project Planned for Southie
• Boston Living: Rooftop Grilling Laws

Featured Boston Real Estate:

• 1721 Washington Street #509, South End $750,000
• 42 8th Street #1525, Charlestown Navy Yard $510,000
• 177 Beacon Street #1, Back Bay $2,250,000
• 35 Channel Center #509, Seaport $3,500,000