SOLD $230,000. Pre-war architecture associated with ornamental details, high ceilings and thick walls. Cleveland Circle is known for pre-war low rise brick buildings, built in the 1920-1930’s. And even though the buildings always catered to modest (1-2 bedroom) households, you can still find period charm in these solid homes. Now available is 137 Englewood Ave, Unit […]
Continue readingBoston real estate agents are making their way back from the Cape getting ready to put up some For Sale signs. The Fall real estate market is here. According to Realtors, it officially begins the day after Labor Day. The general expectation is for a vibrant, busy and tight real estate market in Brookline, Boston […]
Continue readingFinally buyer agency contracts are becoming more popular in Greater Boston. As a first time home buyer in Boston you should be especially interested in signing a buyer agency contract. Boston, Newton, and Brookline Realtors are usually happy to discuss the contract and demonstrate how it protects you. The goal of a buyer agency contract […]
Continue readingReal estate apps have put the real estate market in the hands of the buyers, making searching for homes easier than ever. You can now see what is available at anytime, anywhere, learn a great deal about the homes, and have open house times at your finger tips. After trying several apps on my Android, […]
Continue readingLast Spring market, which ended roughly a week ago, looked something like this: buyers want to buy, sellers unsure they want to sell, plenty multiple-offer situations and many deals falling apart mid-way to closing. This is the nature of a market with rising prices. Homeowners, believing prices will rise, stay on the sidelines and don’t […]
Continue readingThere are many multiple-offer situations these days, especially in Newton and Brighton. I heard of a buyer who put bids on four properties before giving-up and renting. Despite the stories, I still believe the biggest mistakes buyers make are rooted in the fear of losing a property. Fear based decisions are usually wrong. In buying […]
Continue readingBuyers sometimes shun the idea of a condo when they can find a single family in their price range. I can understand that. There are so many advantages to a single family! Privacy, control over the house, your own yard and driveway, etc. Boston real estate prices are comparatively high. Thus I suggest, for those […]
Continue readingThere are many multiple-offer situations these days, especially in Brookline, Newton and Brighton. I heard of a buyer who put bids on four properties before giving-up and renting. For a real estate agent, this is a sad story. I will receive a few phone calls from my fellow brokers scolding me for faulting the buyer’s […]
Continue readingHome sellers: why are you pinning high expectations to open houses? Is this your idea or your agent’s? It is a mistake to think open houses are an important marketing strategy for your home to sell. Open houses are not so important. They haven’t been for years, since about 2006 in my opinion. The real […]
Continue readingWhen interviewing listing agents to sell your home you’ll receive books with marketing plans telling you about all the amazing things the company will do for you. Some of it is great, some of it a bunch of nonsense, and the most important stuff won’t be in there at all. There are essential marketing strategies […]
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