The Boston Condo Blog

If I were a developer with lots of money looking for a place to develop on a large scale (not just one small building but more like a complex or whole neighborhood) the first place I would look to is East Boston.  Other than the fact that it hold’s a stigma of a “dirty” part […]

  
One of today’s top stories on CNN.com is titled 5 Bubble Proof Markets.  Guess who was in the top 5?  Yup, good ole’ Boston.  In pretty fine company too with the top 5 including San Francisco, NYC, Seattle, and Los Angeles. 
The article isn’t guaranteeing that we won’t see some short-term downward swings in these markets, […]

With rates still being historically low and prices settling, the reasons to buy are adding up.  Incase that wasn’t enough, many developers and sellers are offering other incentives including price protection and tickets to different events.
Developers of such projects such as Avenir on Canal St. and the Ocean Club in Revere are currently offering guarantees […]

…especially when it comes to square footage.  I was just browsing the Globe’s www.Boston.com and came across an article titled When Smaller is Better by Janice O’Leary. 
It basically spoke about how even in the age of the McMansion many people are looking for something a bit smaller.  These people for the most part, are empty […]

 
Well….not at the actual Bryant…considering so far it is just a hole in the ground, but I did attend a broker’s open house and was able to see the finishes for the bathrooms and kitchens as well as a miniature scale model of one of the units.
The project, which is being marketed by Otis & […]

  
In a recent article by the Boston Herald’s Business reporter Scott Van Voorhis, Sam Zell’s Equity Office Properties seems to be getting closer and closer to starting on their Russia Wharf property. “The company, which has been steadily emptying Russia Wharf’s offices of tenants, is also seeking city permission to erect a large scaffolding for its […]

According the the Boston Heralds Scott Van Voorhis the much anticipated 45 Province 32-story luxury condo tower had it’s official groundbreaking yesterday.  The building will consist of 150-units featuring modern design, a spa, and “celebrity chef restaurant”.
The reason why I’m excited about this project is…..well just look at their website 45 Province
If you are interested […]

I was just scanning the Globes Boston.com and came across this article about home-sale contingencies.  Contigencies basically allow a buyer to backout of a purchase contract due to a previously agreed upon circumstance.  This will be of interest to both buyers and sellers to read since it affect both parties.
Read it and let me know […]

Welcome to the Boston Condo Blog! 
My name is Nick Warren and I am the creator of this resource.  My mission is to inform Boston’s buyers/sellers/renters about the Boston real estate market, specifically luxury residential real estate and to hopefully become your agent!
Over the next few weeks I will be adding to this site to make it […]