1. Use darker paint on accents and doorways
A dark or fun color choice on the inside of your entry doors can add a sophisticated touch to a plain hallway. It helps to separate the space and ad character - especially if you have a lighter paint color on the surrounding walls. It also revitalizes white trim by adding contrast. If you're [...]
This charming multi-level home is nestled in the Chestnut Hill area and boasts a 3,200 square foot living space. It includes 4 bedrooms, a study, 3 full baths, a formal dining room, an eat-in kitchen with a center island, and a living room with a fireplace. Ther are hardwood floor through out. The master bedroom [...]
There were a total of 327,258 foreclosure filings in the third quarter of 2015 according to a recent report.
The annual increase in the third quarter was the second consecutive quarter where US foreclosure activity rose on a year-over-year basis following 19 consecutive quarters of year-over-year [...]
A developer based in Washington D.C. is hitting the road in search of potential renters using their brand new (foodless) truck. The JBG Companies is the creator of Dwell Direct, an outfit they deem a "mobile real estate experience". The state of the art truck is now the company's mobile leasing office furnished with a 60-inch touch screen, [...]
Buying your first home is a very exciting endevor. Among the many decisions you'll have to make is whether you will buy a house that's move in ready or one that needs a little work. Many people opt for fixer-uppers because of the lower cost but they can end up costing you more in the long run. Here are some things to consider when making [...]
Mainting a home throughout the winter requires a good amount of care and attention. When the home is vacant, it is key to prepare it for freezing temperatures and the other home-risks of [...]
As the real estate industry moves forward with the execution of the now-effective TILA-RESPA Integrated Disclosure rule (TRID), a bill intended to help smaller lending, title and escrow companies with compliance, passed the House of Representatives on Wednesday, October 7. The bill "Homebuyers Assistance Act (H.R. 3192), suggested a period [...]
Buying a house in your 20s. Many people see it as an impossible feat. However, its not as far out of reach as you might think. However, before you jump into anything it's important to consider all your options. So, here's a list of steps you should run through before you make that down payment.
221 Columbus Avenue
Boston, MA
$1,950,000
MLS #71915088
Rarely available corner two bedroom, two bathroom unit at The Albert A. Pope Building. This condominium features oversized windows, 11+ foot ceilings, fireplace, hardwood flooring throughout, contemporary architecture, fine finishes, and master craftsmanship. The open loft concept [...]
Just because it’s on the Internet doesn’t mean it's true: words to live by, especially when renting online.
You think you’ve found the perfect place – everything you've been searching for with a landlord eager and willing to accept first, last and security. But beware; that too good to be true listing you found online might actually be too [...]
U.S. multifamily rents are now at a record high and still climbing rapidly. In August the average nationwide rent rose to $1,162, a 6.5 percent increase year over year. This percentage mirrored that of July when the average U.S. apartment rent rose to $1,155. And that’s not all: rents have been [...]
The Greater Boston housing market exhibited significant growth this August, with the month’s 1,720 single-family sales representing a 13.5 percent increase from a year ago.
Furthermore, with 1,302 contracts signed in August pending sales were up 30.9 percent. This denotes at least another month of strong sales [...]
"Buying a home in fall and winter months will ensure you get the best deal." This is a phrase that anyone who has bought a home is probably familiar with.
RealtyTrac set out to test the validity of this statement and here's what they found.
The study analyzed over 32 million sales of single-family homes [...]
A recent study by apartmentlist.com focused exclusively on millennials and their intentions about buying a home. The data comes from nearly 6,000 millennial renters (age 18-34) at a time when home ownership for American's under 35 is the lowest in history since 1984. Here, we break down the key findings in the [...]