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Boston Open Houses November 12 & 13

Boston open houses#BostonOpenHouses#BostonRealEstateAre you searchingfora Boston condo or single family home?Here are the Boston open houses scheduled forSaturday & Sunday, November 12& 13,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 25 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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Sotheby's S|2 Art Galleries to Host Henry Hudson NYC Exhibit

Sotheby's art collectionArt lovers, doyouplan to bein New York City in September or October?Sotheby's S|2 galleries is hostingartist Henry Hudson's New York debut from September 14-October 14, 2016.The show, Sun City Tanning, is a new body of work from this innovative visual artist who is known for usingPlasticine as a hybrid form of paint and sculpture.The show features eight large paintings of jungle environments with remarkable detail, texture, and color.Alongside them are hand-coiled ceramic pots made in collaboration with the artist's brother, Richard WM Hudson.Here's S|2's press release for the show.Read Sotheby's Artist Henry Hudson's Latest Project: Sun City Tanning.In May 2015, Sotheby's featured a lovely video of Hudson in his London studio explaining and demonstratinghis work process. Here's the video.Happy travels and art viewing! 

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Real Estate News: Back Bay Station Redevelopment

BBStaMore details emerge on the development of Back Bay Station, in Boston. A new proposal from Boston Properties has been submitted to Boston Redevelopment Authority for approval.Included in the proposal is up to 600 residential units, as well as office and retail space. In total there will be three new towers, 26, 28 and 34 stories high, totaling 1.26 million square feet. Taking advantage of their 54-year lease on the air space above Back Bay Station, Boston Properties is responding to the increase in demand for luxury properties in downtown Boston. The proposal may go through, with the stipulation that the developer would renovate and manage MBTAs Back Bay Station. Boston Properties will be investing $32 million into upgrading the station. Another positive, BP foresees that the project will bring in roughly 2,500 construction jobs and 3,400 permanent jobs.Back Bay Station would not be the first MBTA station to be privately run. South and North Stations are both managed by private individuals who oversee the stations upkeep, renovations, etc. In fact, South Station may soon be seeing a similar addition of residential units and/or hotel rooms. Boston Properties has big plans for the Back Bay Stations renovation, one of the main goals being to add more light and air to the station.Although the construction of the new buildings may take a few years to begin, the smaller renovations of the station could begin as soon as a few months from now. This is exciting news for the area. Bostonians can look forward to a more convenient, pleasant commuting experience as well as more living space in the center of the city.For more info, please click on Back Bay Station RedevelopmentBoston real estate

Boston Living: An Overview of Boston Neighborhoods

Boston Real estate #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 19thcentury, 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 

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Real Estate News: Three Boston projects to keep your eye on

As any great, flourishing city, Boston is constantly expanding and improving. However, lately our humble, waterfront city has been experiencing growth at an unprecedented rate. Here are the three biggest, most magnificent and transformative construction projects currently underway.

 
    1. The Four SeasonsLocated at One Dalton Street, this brand new 61-story Four Seasons tower is to include a world-class restaurant on the 50th floor, Bostons longest indoor pool, three 8,000 square-foot penthouses and 180 luxury condosmany of which have already been sold off well before the buildings completion. The 360 degree views, high ceilings, and marbled bathrooms in these one-of-a-kind penthouses may just land Boston a coveted $20 million condo sale.
        1. The Hub at CausewayDevelopers broke ground in January on this massive, 1.5 million square-foot renovation to the area nearby TD Garden. Plans for the renovation alot 10,000 square-feet for a new outdoor space in front of The Gardens entrance, as well as 64,000 square-feet of indoor space for the arena, 60,00 square-feet for a Star Market, another 60,000 square-feet for the Northeasts first Arclight Cinema movie theater, and a whopping 175,000 square-feet of new office space. The second phase to start later will include a 440-unit, 38-story apartment tower and a 10-story hotel with 260 rooms.

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          1. The Millennium TowerUndisputably one of the most desirable luxury towers in Boston, the widely talked about skyscraper, Millennium Tower, clocks in at 685 feet as the tallest residential building in downtown Boston. The shimmering glass sculpture in the sky offers a private dining service run by James Beard Award winning chef Michael Mina, a grand, $37 million penthouse, and countless other five-star services such as a valet, doorman, and concierge. The project in total includes 442 ultra-luxury condominiums.

The Boston Red Sox and the Real Estate Market

Boston Red Sox and Boston Real Estate

Do local pro-sports teams such as the Boston Red Sox have an effect on the local real estate market?U.S. News recently looked into this phenomena and found that such flourishing and successful relationships between sports and suburbs are few and far between. In a survey of 2,000 people across America, only 17.8 percent of respondents rated professional sports of significant importance to them in their hometown. And yet, Bostons Fenway neighborhood has home values that are 66.3 percent higher than the metro average.A local leasing manager who interviewed for the piece, attributes this above-average proliferation to the unique energy the stadium brings to its surrounding neighborhood.It adds an element of excitement because theres more foot traffica lot more people. During that time of year theres a lot more action going onThe people that go to live there expect that, he said.The Boston Red Sox' Fenway Park opened in 1912104 years agoand remains the greatest, most culturally rich stadium of all time. It blessed the Red Sox with a 7-6 win over the Yankees for its very first game, and has seen incredible magic happen within its stands ever since.In the last few years the Fenway-Kenmore neighborhood has seen an incredible revitalization in the form of both booming commercial and residential development. In 2015, The New York Times took notice of these changes and wrote up an in-depth report on the area, citing developments such asCity Target, Fenway Triangle Trilogy, and the upcoming renovation of Landmark Center to come this year.Jonathan Greely, director of development and review for the Boston Redevelopment Authority, has been closely involved with the latest renovations to the neighborhood. He believes it is truly an 18 hours a day, 365 days a year placeand if someone says theyre going to the Fenway, it doesnt mean theyre going to the Red Sox necessarily.

Boston's Seaport District Rolls Along

In Boston's Seaport District,all of the incredible, upward trends are still increasing at a rapid pace. Shopping areas continue to expand as unique, speciality stores keep popping up, such as Birch & Willow Studio and Louis Boston, and there is more to do than ever withBoston Harbor cruises or waterside brewery excursions at your fingertips. In additional, there are even bigger changes to come in the form of an $800 million development to Seaport Square in the near future which was just approved a few months ago, along with General Electric, a top Fortune 500 company, planning to move in. While Boston magazine thinks the area is about to become a wellness capital, and The Globe suggests that its just starting to find its soul, we at Gibson Sothebys International Realty see a remarkable opportunity to stake out a front-row seat, as all eyes are on what is about to be Bostons main event: the surge to the Seaport.Boston's Seaport: 35 Channel CenterIn reference to the crown of shining, for your review, Seaport gold: 35 Channel Center St.As Fortune 500 companies continue to establish themselves in Bostons Seaport District, this is a rare opportunity to own a one of a kind property in the heart of it all.35 Channel Center is a modern, industrial, brick and beam loft, with huge, white windows and a 1,100 square-foot rooftop top terrace. This extraordinary property has us as all running towards the harbor.When fantasizing about the Seaport District we can almost taste the fresh, crab-cake dinners, and see the picture-perfect downtown sunrise from this beautiful outdoor deck. Looking to make your move to the Seaport? Contact us today!

Boston Real Estate Market Update 7/6/2016

Boston real estate market median pricesBoston real estate market median prices7/6/2016- Here's this month's Boston real estate market update! Inventory in the core downtown neighborhoods of Boston seems to have loosened up just a bit. Last year at this time there were 372 units downtown wide. Now there are 383. Progress. Average days-on-market downtown-wide YTD continues to be minimal at an average of 31 days, which has gone down in the last month. As stated before, many properties go under agreement in just a few days. Median price is up 7.6% YTD over last year, going from $675,000 to $726,000.It is a really good time to be a seller. My listings have sold for an average 103.5% of asking 4 median days-to-offer in the last 12 months. Please get in touch to find out the current value of your property.If you are looking to purchase, you need experienced help securing the property, getting it for the best possible price and terms, and managing the transaction. Click here for more info.

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Boston Real Estate: What is Your Boston Home or Condo Worth?

Boston Home PricesWhen I make an analysis of how best to price a property, I first look at any relevant sold, pending, and available homes. These are what is known as "comparables."This process takes into consideration much more than square footage, number of bedrooms and bathrooms, or neighborhood.It also looks at what type of building the unit is in, where in the building it is placed, what type of renovations if any have been done, the amount of light, views, ceiling height, parking availability, the behavior of the current market, and more.In the past 12 months, my listings have sold for an average of 103.5% of their asking price, with an 8 average/4 median days on market until an offer was accepted.When listing your Boston home or condo for sale, the most important decision you make is how to price it.Even in this current active market, overpricing your property has serious consequences. Your home will attract the most motivated buyers out there right when it comes on the market. If it's priced too high, you won't get those serious buyers in tosee it.I have been making these analyses for more than two decades. Whether your property is located in Boston's South End, Back Bay, Beacon Hill, South Boston, Waterfront,North End,or any of the core downtown neighborhoods or surrounding communities, I can give you good advice on pricing.What is your property worth?Doyou have questions about buying or selling Boston real estate?In my 24+ years in the Boston real estate market, I've 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.Please call me at617-584-9790, or email me by clicking the blue button below. Boston real estate 

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Boston Luxury Condo Buildings: Allele Phase II

Allele Boston#BostonLuxuryCondos #BostonRealEstateThe Allele condo building,located in South Boston's new-ish West Side hot spot envelopingBroadway Station, was first built in 2008. These condos havehigh ceilings and large floor to ceiling windows. The kitchens feature Caesarstonecountertops, custom cabinets, and stainless steel appliances. They have hardwood floors,in-unit laundry, central a/c, and some units have balconies.Recently, Phase II addedon 30 luxury loft-like condos with one andtwo bedrooms. The entire development is professionally managed and pets are welcome.The location isa short walk to the South End and just one Red Line stop to downtown.This condo building keeps condo fees lower by not carrying amenities such as concierge, valet, or fitness center. You do, however,get excellent fit and finish.

Here's an example of a 1 bed, 2 bath condoat Allele currently on the market.

This area of South Boston is alsoreferred to as the Seaport District.Are you planning on relocating to the Boston area?Ifyou have questions about buying or selling Boston condos or homes, call meat 617-584-9790 or send me an email via the blue link below. Boston real estate 

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