Sold $265,000. Zero Days on Market: 8 Chiswick Road Unit 42 Pre-war condo buildings in Brighton are known for their simplicity and austerity, wasting little space and sparing no amenities. Yet there is nothing like a classic one bedroom condo from the 1930’s. Comfortable floor plans that make sense, high ceilings, and just the right […]
Boston Next Real Estate Bubble? More Fluff from the Globe
Last week the Boston Globe’s real estate blog called Boston Real Estate Now published a post called, “The Next Housing Bubble?” This small piece is jam-packed full of nonsense, misleading information and irresponsible journalism. The first problem with this post is the title, “The Next Housing Bubble?” Bubbles are a conclusion made in hindsight, and […]
The Only Reason for Not Selling Your Boston Area Condo
I’ve been writing a lot about how this is a great time for Brighton (and most of the Boston area) homeowners to sell their condo. But I own a condo in Brighton and I am not selling it. It is only fair I give a balanced view and tell you the only reason I think […]
How Landlords Save the World
The title of this entry is over-the-top, I admit, but I am just here to stick up for the landlords out there who are trying to do some good. The word “landlord” in itself has some negativity associated with it, and the use of “lord” in this context is distasteful in our American sensibility. In […]
Three Ways to Invest in Real Estate
Investing in real estate can seem overwhelming and reserved for the very rich. In the current economic conditions and marketplace, it may even feel a bit too risky. But if you’ve ever thought real estate investing may be right for you, this is a great time to learn about your options and how it can […]
Top Three Reasons Why Property Investment Is King
No one wants to hear this, but I’m saying it anyway. Real estate is the best long-term financial investment. Phew…that’s a relief. With the real estate market in the dumps for several years now, it is not easy to get back into the pro-property mind-set. But, it is exactly at these times that you should […]
Don’t Fall Into The Home Buyer Traps!
How to Find Your Gem in a Depressing Housing Market
Are you sick of all the statistics and news about the housing market? I find it makes people constantly doubt their decisions about their own homes and about their decision to buy or sell. “Yesterday I heard this,” and “The news reported that,” is what I hear constantly from buyers and sellers who are losing […]
So You Want to Be a Landlord?
Make the Best Offer on a Hot Property
Yes, even in a buyer’s market, a buyer is not in total control of the outcome of an offer to purchase. There are many situations in which properties are hot, and they will have several offers from buyers. Situations in which you, as a buyer, may not be holding all the cards include buying properties […]