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Brookline Market Updates

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The Greater Boston Association of Realtors has released the local market updates for March 2016 and the real estate market in Brookline is looking healthy!

The supply of homes for sale in March was way up over February, indicating that more sellers are deciding to list their homes. And, while prices were also up over last year, the increases are seemingly harmless to sales.

Needham Market Update : May 2016

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The Greater Boston Association of Realtors has released the Needham market updates for March 2016 and judging from the increase in single-home listings and decrease in pricing, it is clear we have a buyer?s market.

The supply of homes for sale in March was significantly higher than February, indicating that more sellers are deciding to list their homes. Not surprising, since prices were way lower than last year, the sales have significantly increased.

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Boston Market Update: May 2016

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The Greater Boston Association of Realtors has released the local market updates for March 2016 and seeing how single-home and condominium sales increased despite an increase in pricing, it is safe to say its a sellers market.
The supply of homes for sale in March was significantly higher than February, indicating that more sellers are deciding to list their homes. However, while prices were way up over last year, the sales have not suffered.

 

Boston Market Update: May 2016

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The Greater Boston Association of Realtors has released the local market updates for March 2016 and seeing how single-home and condominium sales increased despite an increase in pricing, it is safe to say its a sellers market.
The supply of homes for sale in March was significantly higher than February, indicating that more sellers are deciding to list their homes. However, while prices were way up over last year, the sales have not suffered.

 

Newton Market Update: May 2016

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The Greater Boston Association of Realtors has released the local market updates for March 2016 and judging from the high number of inventory available in the Newton area, it’s a buyer’s market.

The supply of homes for sale in March was up over February, indicating that more sellers are deciding to list their homes. However, while prices were up over last year, the increases aren’t too lofty.

Boston Named 3rd Most-Walkable City in the U.S.

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With the summer approaching so quickly, Bostonians can finally come out of hibernation and enjoy Boston to the fullest. Part of that is taking advantage of the city's incredible walkability. 

According to Walk Score, Boston is the third most walkable city in the United States. With New York on the first place and San Fransisco on the second place.

Boston received a “Walk Score” of 80.1, which is a 1.2 point increase in the city's walkability score from last year. 

 

Off-Campus Housing in the Boston-Area Rated One of the Most Expensive In The Country

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If you are a college student looking for off-campus housing for the coming semester and are planning to live within a 1 mile radius from your school, brace yourself!

RadPad, a startup specializing in apartment searches, compiled a list of?50 universities that have the most expensive off-campus apartments.?Boston area schools took up a full fifth of the chart. The rankings are based on the average rent for a 2 bedroom apartment within 1 mile from the campus.

Historic Newton's Annual House Tour May 22nd

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Historic Newton’s annual House Tour, held this year on May 22 from noon to 5 p.m., offers the public a rare opportunity to look inside a select group of remarkable private residences and non-commercial properties in Newton. 

Condos Are Now More Expensive Than Single-Family Homes

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Condo prices all across Boston are skyrocketing as the spring market kicks off. Urban areas, from upscale to affordable, are leading the charge.

Somerville, Jamaica Plain and increasingly upscale Charlestown saw some of the biggest increases as did Brighton, Medford and West Roxbury.

And it’s not just rent prices that are on the rise. Sales are up by double digits in the same areas as well. The median condo price in Massachusetts went up 10% in March, clocking in at $320,000 which is more than the median price of a single-family home ($315,000).

Real Estate Roundup: May 4, 2016

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Good morning and happy Wednesday!

Here’s a summary of recent transactions and personnel news within Greater Boston’s real estate community.

1.    Chevron Partners has acquired the historic Sears Crescent building in Boston’s Government Center neighborhood from Copley Investments for $23.8 million. The 50,300-square-foot brick-and-beam building is fully leased to 14 tenants and is the third acquisition for Chevron Partners in Boston since [...]

Significant Increase In Jamaica Plain Condo Prices

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From Boston’s Financial District to the suburbs, housing prices in Massachusetts have been rising everywhere. Jamaica Plain was known to be an affordable area but the housing market in the neighborhood has experienced a significant increase in prices over the past few decades.

The average condo prices have inflated from $160/sq. ft. to $440/sq. ft. from 2000 to 2016. 

Beacon Hill Townhouse Listed For $5.5 Million

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The stunning properties in Beacon Hill have always been the centre of attraction for the housing the housing market in Boston. Recently, a 136 year old townhouse located at 9 Lime St. in Beacon Hill has become available for sale at an asking price of $5,499,000.

Westbrook proposes new hotel in Chinatown

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Westbrook Partners has arrangements to construct a 17 story, 250 suite hotel in Chinatown, and will be filing its proposal to the city officials.

The hotel project would be 181 ft. high at 79 Essex St., a 8,095 sq. ft. corner space at the cross-section of Essex and Oxford boulevards that right now is home to a warehouse and office building.

 

Five Things You Need to Know Today

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Good morning, Boston, and Happy Wednesday. Here are the five most important things you need to know to help start your busy business day. Find out why one transgender lawyer is joining with Charlie Baker on women's issues.  Also, Amazon finally offers same-day delivery to Roxbury and more!

 

 

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