A new LEED-gold certified condo development in Bullfinch Crossing has water views on both sides, and great city views even on lower floors, according to a recent Boston Globe article. Called The Sudbury, its condos offer five floor plans ranging from two to four bedrooms.Garage parking, owners' club room, and a rooftop lounge are among the amenities for these homes with high end fixtures. There's also a fitness center, a yoga and pilates studio, a fireplace lounge, pool, poker tables, co-working spaces; and a playroom for children among other amenities.Here's the Globe's article on The Sudbury. If you would like to view these new residences, Id love to arrange a showing for you! Please feel free to get in touch. You can call me at 617-584-9790, or send me an email via the link below.   

This spectacular custom Tudor Revival home is listed by Louisa Aguiar of my affiliate Sothebys office, LIV Sothebys International Realty. Nestled on 2.53 acres, it has breathtaking views of Pikes Peak and the surrounding mountain vistas. This one of a kind home offers peace, privacy, beauty and sophistication. Beautiful craftsmanship, masonry, woodwork, and whimsical features compliment every space, including reclaimed hand made French clay tile throughout the high-end kitchen, utility room, sunroom, and mudroom; antique stained glass, antique lighting & chandeliers, 6 gorgeous fireplaces, 100 year old reclaimed glass, and veranda with Sonos surround sound system that expands throughout the house. Grand arches are seen throughout the home along with custom paneling, woodwork, and 100 year old Dutch hand carving.The many features include a large master suite, large 4 car garage, cedar closet, fire retardant system, water softener, in-floor heating, perimeter sprinkler system, drip water system for flower beds, in-ground fertilizer, private vault, 2 heated pet rooms with pet doors opening to two separate yards, central vac and more!The Cathedral Pines Colorado Springs community residents can enjoy the neighborhoods 450 acres of parks, open space, eight miles of trails, multiple ponds, water features and picnic areas.See more photos and details for 4340 Foxchase Way, Colorado Springs, CO.I can handle your real estate needs here in Boston as well as globally. As always, if you have questions about buying or selling homes in Boston or beyond, please call me at617-584-9790, or send me an email via the link below.  

Boston Real Estate Headlines:

• Developer presents renderings of new Allston Green project
• Mortgage interest rates slide (October 8)
• Could your neighbors political signs kill your home sale?

Featured Boston Real Estate:

• 232 Bunker Hill Street, #1, Charlestown $939,000
• 80 Lexington Avenue, #3, Cambridge $1,325,000
• 5 Appleton Street, #6A, South End $1,369,900

My Avon Hill Cambridge 3 bed 2 bath home in a recently renovated 1875 Victorian is under agreement. This home's wall of windows and multiple new skylights provide treetop views and bright sunlight. The kitchen has gleaming white wood cabinets and stainless Bosch and Fischer & Paykel appliances, and opens onto the dedicated dining area as well as to a walk-out deck.See more photos, 3D tour, and details for40 Mt. Pleasant Street, #4.A quick successful condo or home sale 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 28+ year sales associate, I combine my local expertise with the powerful global marketing resources of Sothebys International Realty.You can view myrecent sales and listingshere.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:

• Developer presents renderings of new Allston Green project
• Average rate on 30-year mortgage has fallen (October 1)
• Could your neighbors' political signs kill your home sale?

Featured Boston Real Estate:

• 725 Harrison Avenue, #E202, South End $990,000
• 80 Lexington Avenue, #3, Cambridge $1,325,000
• 100 Fulton Street, #1N, North End $1,699,000

My 1059+- SF 3 bed/2 bath impeccable South End condo with private deck and central AC at 570 Massachusetts Avenue, #3, went for very close to asking price after 13 days on market. This is a second story floor-through home with an extra-wide floorplate. The large living-dining room features a fireplace with marble mantel, period mirror, crown moldings, and medallion.The beautiful kitchen has tons of cabinet space, granite counters, and recessed lighting. The large master bedroom leads to private deck.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 25+ year sales associate, I combine my local expertise with the powerful global marketing resources of Sothebys International Realty.You can view myrecent sales and listingshere.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:

• Suffolk Downs redevelopment approved: Largest development in Boston history
• A major Roxbury development touts its proximity to the T
• Condos proposed for Hawthorne Street in Roxbury

Featured Boston Real Estate:

• 85 East India Row, #28H, Waterfront $825,000
• 40 Mt Pleasant Street, #4, Avon Hill, Cambridge $1,195,000
• 8 W Hill Place, #4, Beacon Hill $2,135,000

 

This beautiful Harpswell, Maine summer cottage is listed by John Collins from my affiliate, Legacy Properties Sotheby's International Realty!This classic 4 bedroom summer cottage enjoys rare bold ocean frontage on Orrs Island in Harpswell. Relax on the expansive deck and take in long Casco Bay views over Ragged Island toward Cape Small and points Down East. The well cared for home retains all of its period charm. The beautiful elevated site is just over one acre and is quite private. There is a cleared path to access the rocky coast to get an even closer view of the daily variety of lobster boats and pleasure craft working their way along the eastern shore. The perfect getaway!The property is currently rented/occupied, so please respect privacy - Strictly no drive-bys.Please take a look at the details, photos, and 3-D video tour for this property.I can handle your real estate needs here in Boston as well as globally. As always, if you have questions about buying or selling homes in Boston or beyond, please call me at617-584-9790, or send me an email via the link below.  

Boston Real Estate Headlines:

• 12 homes you can tour from your couch (updated August 12)
• Fannie and Freddie Mac will impose new fee on mortgage refinances
• Longterm US mortgage rate is up but stays below 3%

Featured Boston Real Estate:

• 2451 Washington Street, #403, Roxbury $494,000
• 1-3 Claremont Park, #1, South End $1,029,000
• 4 Mt. Vernon Street, #2, Charlestown $1,050,000

Each year around this time, I like to share the City of Bostons fire safety rules for rooftops, patios, and balconies. This year I think many of us are really longing for more outdoor pleasures after a long isolating spring. Dinner and drinks on your condo deck, balcony, or patio is one of the pleasures of summer in the city neighborhoods!Boston has fire safety rules that you'll first need to be aware of if you're planning to cook in your outdoor space.While there are plenty of good reasons to be aware of the rules, the most important reason is the safety of you and your neighbors. Being knowledgable about the rules, and following them, also helps to safeguard your legal and financial liability. Stay safe and stay legal.Below is a simplified list of the rules.Plumbed gas grills:Theseare permittedon the exterior of any building level. The gas line must be installed by a licensed plumber who has procured the required permits.Electric grillsare permittedon the exterior of any building level. As with the gas grills, the line you are using has to be installed by a licensed electrician, and has to have a permit and be up to code.Charcoal grillsare NOT permitted at all on or within a building structure, or on roof or rear decks. Regulations do not specify whether they are permissible on an outside patio, but the regulations highly discourage them, and you may be legally and financially liable for any damage or injury you cause from flying sparks, fumes, etc.. *Read the regulations in full for charcoal grill safety recommendations.Liquid propane (LP) grills:Permitted by the City of Bostonexcept:

• are not permittedinside the building.
• are not permitted onbalconies above the first floor of any building or structure used for habitation.
• are not permittedon balconies or deckson any levelthat are covered or enclosed. This includes a first floor deck with a deck above it.

Or you can see the regulations in full.Remember Im here to help if you have any questions about Boston real estate matters. You can call me at 617-584-9790, or email me by clicking the blue button below. If youd like to find a beautiful new home in Boston with a deck upon which to grill (legally, of course), you should definitely get in touch!  

Boston Real Estate Headlines:

• 12 Homes You Can Tour From Your Couch
• Deferred Amid Pandemic, Property Taxes are Due June 1
• Buying and Selling in a Virtual World

Featured Boston Real Estate:

• 170 W. Broadway, #211, South Boston $1,350,000
• 10 Farnsworth, #5B, Seaport District $2,995,000
• 700 Harrison Avenue, #315, South End $1,100,000

Take a 3-D virtual tour of 700 Harrison Avenue, #315Take a narrated tour of 700 Harrison Avenue, #315This 1,251 square foot sun-filled South End/SOWA 2 bed 2 bath condo with DEEDED GARAGE PARKING and DEEDED STORAGE unit has a newly reduced price. This home is in a recent-construction, pet-friendly, professionally managed elevator building. Spacious and sunny with floor-to-ceiling south and west-facing windows, the bright corner open living/dining area has 9 foot ceilings and overlooks beautiful gardens. Newly redone contemporary kitchen has white shaker cabinets, quartz counters, quartz tile backsplash, gas cooking, stainless appliances, and lots of counter space. Recessed lighting and dark wood floors throughout living areas. Spacious master bed with walk-in closet, floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking gardens. Large master bath with subway-tiled shower and newly redone vanity w/marble counter. Spacious second bed and guest bath. Lovely landscaped common patio with seating for dining or lounging. Close to Whole Foods, best South End dining, SOWA art scene, farmers markets, BU Med/Dental. Near I-93, Pike, Silver line. Low condo fee, strong association and reserves.See photos and more details for 700 Harrison Avenue, #315.If you have questions about this South End home, please call me at617-584-9790, or send me an email via the link below.  

Boston Real Estate Headlines:

• Massachusetts housing inventory drops amid coronavirus
• Report: Pandemic didnt stop home prices from rising in Mass.
• US long-term mortgage rates edge higher

Featured Boston Real Estate:

• 12 Dartmouth Place, #1, South End $999,999
• 1313 Washington Street, #328, South End $1,140,000
• 300 Pier 4 Blvd, #3I, Seaport District $3,595,000

Maybe you'd like to sell your Boston condo or home, but lack of funds for needed improvements are standing in the way. What if you could renovate your home now to sell it, and not pay for the renovations until your sale closes?Here's how you can:Gibson-Sotheby's is partnering with Curbio, a pre-sale home improvement company that works in conjunction with your real estate agent (me).The initial stages of Curbio's process are done virtually. The process itself is particularly perfect for the current need for physical distancing.Check out this video, and by all means call me at 617-584-9790 or email me at joe.wolvek@gibsonsir.com for more information! I'd love to help you achieve your real estate goals. 

Boston Real Estate Headlines:

• Massachusetts housing inventory drops amid coronavirus

  1. Report: Pandemic didnt stop home prices from rising in Mass.

  2. US long-term mortgage rates edge higherFeatured Boston Real Estate:

     • 12 Dartmouth Place, #1, South End $999,999

     • 1313 Washington Street, #328, South End $1,140,000

     • 300 Pier 4 Blvd, #3I, Seaport District $3,595,000

1313 Washington Street, #328Now showing in person and via 3D tour! This is a pristine loft style 1 bed condo with garage space in Wilkes Passage, a sought-after professionally managed pet-friendly luxury elevator building on Washington Street's restaurant row!Enjoy fabulous Back Bay skyline views from your wall of windows overlooking a tranquil common patio. Painstakingly maintained by the original and only owner, it's been used only as a pied-a terre. This home has been upgraded with dark hardwood flooring, crown moldings, custom wood blinds, and custom built-in bookshelves featuring a Murphy bed.The spacious bedroom has a large closet. The open plan chef's kitchen features an expansive 10' x 3.5' island with upgraded granite counter, two sides of storage, great counter space, and stainless appliances. This home has A/C and in-unit laundry. Building amenities include 24-hour concierge, club room, on-site management, a common terrace, and roof deck. It is situated near to groceries, best South End dining, SOWA artist studios and shops, food trucks, farmers' markets, the silver line, I-93, the Mass Pike, and airport access.See more photos, 3D tour, and details for 1313 Washington Street, #328.If you would like to see this home, or have questions about it,please call me at617-584-9790. You can also email me via the button below.  

Boston Real Estate Headlines:

• • Report: Pandemic didnt stop home prices from rising in Mass.
  • US long-term mortgage rates edge higher
  • A Guide to Buyer-Assistance Loan Programs

  Featured Boston Real Estate:

  • 700 Harrison Avenue, #315, South End $1,200,000
  • 221 Columbus Avenue, #402, Back Bay $2,295,000
  • 225 Savin Hill Avenue, Dorchester $1,795,000

Here's a fabulous retail/office opportunity in the newest, hippest area of Boston's South End! This corner location has 48' of frontage along Harrison Avenue and 30' along Fay Street. Be directly adjacent to literally thousands of recently-built condos and high-end rental units with upscale residents. Floor-to-ceiling windows surround this wonderful 1,520 square foot space, which features exposed ductwork and 15' ceilings.This space is located on the street level of the Gateway Terrace condominiums, constructed in 2006. Your neighbors include the largest Whole Foods in the city, fabulous restaurants like Bar Mezzana, Cinquecento and Gaslight. Artist galleries and studios in the SoWA area which feature warm-weather open studios, farmers markets and food trucks, as well as upscale retail like Modern Relik, Casa Design, and the Christopher Peacock showroom. Easy to show! Right off of I-93 and Pike.This space is for lease at $40 psf NNN, or for sale at $1,150,000.See more photos and details for 409 Harrison Avenue.If you have questions about this property, please call me at 617-584-9790, or send me an email via the link below.  

Boston Real Estate Headlines:

• The Real Estate Industry is Trying to Adapt to a New Reality
• A Guide to Buyer-Assistance Loan Programs
• Experts Disagree on Whether Pandemic Will Soften Home Prices

Featured Boston Real Estate:

• 330 1/2 E Street, #1, South Boston $999,999
• 700 Harrison Avenue, #315, South End $1,200,000
• 580 Washington Street, #14E, Midtown $1,450,000