#BostonOpenHouses#BostonRealEstateAre you searchingfora Boston condo or single family home?Here are the Boston open houses scheduled forSaturday & Sunday, October 29 & 30,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, get toopenhouses as soon as those properties come on the market.If you can,go withanexperienced broker (that would be me25 years). 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.
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#BostonCondos #BackBayCondosThis beautifully renovated Back Bay 2 bed condo is a penthouse with two private outdoor spaces! The sun-filled open living/dining room haslarge bay windows, high ceilings, fireplace and hardwood floors throughout. The gourmet kitchen haswhite Silestone counters, top of the line stainless steel appliances, custom cabinetry, and access to a private deck.The spacious master bedroom features large windows, custom closet, and luxurious en suite full marble bathroom. The second bedroom is sunny and spacious. This 2 bathroom home features central AC, in-unit washer/dryer and a full staircase leading to a gorgeous private roof deck with sweeping city views!This building has elegant common areas and is professionally managed.See more photos and details for 
Just oneday after an apartment building at 401 Beacon Street sold, its conversion to a six-condo building began, according to Curbed Boston.The conversion of the six-story building began October 21.Located in the
#BostonCondos #BostonRealEstateThis South End 2 bed condo offers 1,250 square feet of meticulously designed living space on two levels with custom details throughout. This 2.5 bath garden duplex home is ideally located steps from some of the best restaurants on Tremont Street, and justa few blocks from the 
#BostonCondos #BostonRealEstateThis spectacular andsunny Beacon Hill 2 bed condo includes a loft, 2.5bathrooms, and 4 exposures in a meticulously maintained brownstone. This 4-unit, 100% owner-occupied brownstone was completely restored/renovated in 2011.The gourmet Chef's kitchen with top-of-the line appliances is open to the lovely living room/dining room which features a handsome fireplace andmantel, soaring cathedral ceilings with skylights, andprivate balcony. The master bedroom has a large walk-in closet,andluxurious marble master bathroom with double sinks anda large glass enclosed shower.The second floor has another living room with storage closets,a dramatic roof top cupola that allows for tons of natural light, anda second bedroom with beautiful en-suite full bathroom. Other notable details include beautiful hardwood floors throughout, central air, custom millwork, unsurpassed craftsmanship throughout, extra half bathroom, stackable washer/dryer, a private deeded extra storage room, and one year of rental garage parking.See more photos and details for 
#BostonRedevelopment #BostonCondosA 13 block housing complex has been proposed to the Boston Planning & Development Agency (BPDA) for Charlestown, a neighborhood of Boston adjacent to the North End. Plans were submitted a few weeks ago.Called "One Charlestown," the proposal calls for a mix of condos and apartments, according to an article in Boston Magazine.Parks, new streets, retail, and underground parking are included in the proposal.Read Boston Magazine's 
#BostonCondos #BostonHomesThis perfectly located Beacon Hill 3 bed condo on top of Mount Vernon Street hastwo large and versatile levels of living with endless potential. Apenthouse duplex, this home has afront facing living areaand awell maintained kitchen with much storage. On the first flooris amaster bedroom or guest suite with huge closet and bathroom with large glass enclosed shower, and asmaller bedroom with views of the State House that would made a perfect home office.A full staircase leads to a wide open space perfect for a modern master suite or den with enormous ceilings, walls of built-ins, fabulous light, original fireplace, and a private walk-out deck.This home hashardwood floors throughout, brand new windows (October 2016), additional attic storage, and a washer/dryer in the unit.This self-managed building has three units, owner-occupied.See more photos and details for 
For those new to home ownership, or just in need of a refresher, let's look atthe concepts of assessments and appraisals. Although both concepts have to do with your home's worth, they are not the same thing. Nor do they serve the same purpose.When the city assesses your home's value, thatvalue determines what your property taxes will be.Property taxes are animportant source of revenue for all of Massachusetts' cities and towns. The property taxes you pay go toward things like transportation, education, parks, libraries, emergency services such as snow removal, and more.January 1 isthe property tax assessment date for each fiscal year.Appraisals are done for a different purpose. Lenders require an appraisal as an educated indication ofwhat a home is worth on the current market.Alender depends on the appraisal for information about the level of risk involved in either financing or refinancing a home loan. An appraisal that is in line with the loan amount requested is a kind of assurance that they won't lose out ifthe borrower defaults on the loan.The Boston Globe recently ran an article about the differences between appraisals and assessments. It explains why there is often a difference in stated values between the two methods of determining value:Read the Boston Globe's 