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Townhouse in Boston’s South End has amazing solarium
May 17, 2013
Nestled off the Southwest Corridor Park between the Back Bay and South End, a quiet two-block enclave of beautiful 19th century homes sits almost undisturbed by city traffic. At 18 Cumberland St., the late Victorian panel brick-style townhouse steps back into history with timeless aesthetics while embracing the demands of 21st century living in a prime location. Robb Cohen of Boston Realty... Read Full Story
South Boston condo has open floor plan
May 10, 2013
It’s not often you can sit on your private roof deck and gaze at a panoramic view of the city skyline, the iconic South Boston power plant and docking cruise ships – all at once. At 304 Athens St., Unit 2, these pleasures mingle with modern conveniences and gorgeous open living space to create the ultimate city side living experience, right in South Boston. Sandy McCarron of William Raveis... Read Full Story
Back Bay condo reflects a contemporary design
May 3, 2013
The clean, bold lines of Manhattan’s high-end modern design concepts come to Boston in the stunning condo situated at 249 Beacon St. in Back Bay. Within the comely brick exterior façade lie 1,964 square feet of urban living space that effortlessly combines innovation, aesthetics and functionality. Annette Given of the Charles Realty has listed the two-bedroom, two-and-a-half bath duplex at... Read Full Story
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Unrenovated South End row house sold by sealed bid
May 17, 2013
A mid-19th century attached row house at 151 Warren Ave. in the South End, offered for sale by sealed bid during a one-week window in February, has sold at its asking price of $1,995,000. Charlie Ring and Paul Whaley of Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage in the Back Bay listed the four-story brick building, and Mark Doherty of Coldwell Banker’s South End office was the selling broker. The... Read Full Story
Back Bay 16-room mansion is among spectacular sales
May 9, 2013
The majestic limestone mansion at 130 Commonwealth Ave. with 16 rooms and six-plus bathrooms and a phenomenal roof terrace is among this year’s spectacular sales. The 9,817-square-foot, five-story residence was sold May 1 for $9.5 million. Tracy Campion of Campion and Company Real Estate was the listing broker, and William Montero of the Warren Residential Group was the selling broker. The... Read Full Story
Upward momentum of median selling prices is slow
May 7, 2013
Median sale prices for condominiums in the 11 neighborhoods covered by Boston Homes increased ever so slightly between March 2012 and March 2013, and the increase was even smaller in a month-to-month comparison. But the sales volume rose dramatically in the month-to-month comparison. Year-over-year, just five more condos were sold in March 2013 than in the same month in 2012. Boston Homes covers... Read Full Story
Downtown: Home where the heart is — a special tour
May 3, 2013
The Downtown Boston Business Improvement District has organized a self-guided home tour of a dozen residential buildings to showcase the vibrant, growing neighborhood. The tour, called “Downtown: Home is Where the Heart Is,” will be held from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 11. Downtown Boston BID organized a tour of the neighborhood five years ago, and much has changed since then, said... Read Full Story
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Dear Monty: The best method to value small-business property
May 16, 2013
Reader question: My husband and I own a small business on a commercially zoned street in a city with about… Full Story
How to Go Solar With No Money Down
May 1, 2013
(NewsUSA) – As arguments for switching to renewable energy become more urgent, homeowners are finding new… Full Story
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Foreclosures slowed in February
April 2, 2013For the fourth consecutive month, the number of foreclosure petitions fell in February, according to the Warren Group. In addition, fewer foreclosure deeds were recorded and fewer auctions advertised in February. “Seeing four consecutive months of petitions below 1,000 is a promising sign,” said Timothy M. Warren Jr., CEO of the Warren Group, which publishes Banker & Tradesman. “The improved jobs picture and lenders’ willingness to do short sales and loan modifications are helping to fuel the decrease. Hopefully this continues and improves consumer confidence as well,” he... Read Full Blog Post
Mayor proposes energy scorecard
March 7, 2013Mayor Thomas M. Menino has proposed an ordinance that would require all large and medium sized buildings to report their use of energy and water and greenhouse gas emissions annually. The ordinance would encourage cost-effective building investments in energy and water efficiency. To set an example, the city would disclose its energy and water use in all of its facilities, beginning with building data collected in 2012. The program would be rolled out in four years. For 2014 non-residential buildings 50,000 square feet or more would be affected. For 2015, residential buildings with 50... Read Full Blog Post
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45 Chestnut St., Boston, MA 02108
$3,950,000Beds: 5 Baths: 5
Single Family Home
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5 BR, 4. 5 BA Townhouse w/ two private outdoor spaces offers traditional details and modern amenities. Parlor level Living Room with Bay Window & Marble Fireplac ...
Helen King
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16 Harcourt St., Boston, MA 02116
$1,299,000Beds: 3 Baths: 3
Condominium Unit
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Rarely available 3 bed/3bath Co-op at the Residences at Copley Place. Over 2000sf of luxury on one level with private entrance. Custom granite/cherry chef’s ki ...
Courtney Trautman
(877) 259-4472
2420 Beacon St., Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
$949,000Beds: 2 Baths: 3
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Stunning penthouse unit at Waterwork’s Historic Whitehall building. Unique 2-level home features dramatic spaces, including an oval window, cathedral ceilings ...
Kate Vicksell
(617) 731-4644
