Beacon Hill is one of Boston's most historic neighborhoods, known for its charming cobblestone streets, elegant brick townhouses, and proximity to the Massachusetts State House. It is located in the heart of the city and is bordered by the Charles River, the Boston Common, and Back Bay. Beacon Hill is a highly sought-after neighborhood for [...]
With Boston being one of the most competitive housing markets in America, staging is crucial in selling a home. Proper staging attracts more buyers to your listing and can be the difference in a buyer making an offer on your home instead of other homes on the market; it can help your home sell faster and for more money. Here are some tips [...]
After long and cold winters around New England, Spring is always a feel good time. Besides the start of later sunsets and blooming trees, here are a few exciting events and activities to look forward to:
While parts of Boston continue to struggle for foot traffic post pandemic, Newbury Street has shown more resiliency with a number of new stores filling its once empty store fronts. Newbury Street has returned stronger than ever as a vibrant and dynamic shopping destination, that has often been compared to Rodeo Drive and Champs-Élysées. The [...]
Whether you like spending Winter days inside and out of the cold, or enjoy fresh winter air outside, there are plenty of things to do around Boston this holiday season on all budgets. Here are a few shopping, dining and entertainment ideas:
Visit South End’s SoWa Winter Festival - Enjoy food, drinks, and get some of your holiday shopping done! https://www.sowaboston.com/sowa-winter-festival/
Make a trip to the Seaport’s Snowport, aka Winter in Seaport - Reserve a rooftop Igloo snacks/drinks and views, buy a Christmas tree, more shopping with neighborhood stroll, attend Menorah Lighting, or try curling! And so much more! https://www.bostonseaport.xyz/snowport/
Enjoy live music? There is something for everyone with daily live music events near you: https://hearby.com. And you can find more shows here: https://www.bochcenter.org/events/all
Similar to the rest of the country, the Boston real estate market seems to be experiencing somewhat of a slow-down.
What does a "slow down" mean? Sale prices are leveling or decreasing, and homes are taking longer to sell. You likely won't see many agents calling Boston a "Buyer's Market" just yet, but we are starting to see a shift to [...]
Apple picking season is here! Fun for the entire family throughout orchards in Boston's neighboring towns. A great way to escape the brick & mortar and pick your own sweet, crunchy apples. From Cortland, Honeycrisp to McIntosh - you cannot go wrong with any variety. With the crisp autumn air and the endless consumption of apple cider/cider donuts, this time of year proves to be favorited by all. If you’re looking to experience this classic New England activity within a reasonable distance from Boston, there are plenty of orchards to explore. Here are a few popular options:
Shelburne Farms (Stow, MA) - https://www.shelburnefarm.com/
Russell Orchards (Ipswich, MA) - https://www.russellorchards.com
Smolak Farms (North Andover, MA) - https://www.smolakfarms.com
Brooksby Farm (Peabody, MA) - https://brooksbyfarm.org/
Carver Hill Orchards (Stow, MA) - https://www.carverhillorchard.com
Connors Farm (Danvers, MA) - https://www.connorsfarm.com
Carlson Orchards (Harvard, MA) - https://carlsonorchards.com/
Berlin Orchards (Berlin, MA) - https://www.berlinorchards.com
Parlee Farms (Tynsgborough, MA) - https://parleefarms.com
September 1st, otherwise known as “Moving Day” in Boston, can leave many stressed and exhausted. Here are a few tips for a smooth moving experience:
Condo Move In’s/Out’s
If you live in a condo building, make sure all move in and move out policies are followed correctly. Contact the condo owner or management company directly. There may be [...]
I think we can all agree that summer in New England goes by way too fast. I always panic when August hits and I haven’t taken advantage of all the outdoor activities Boston has to offer. If you are in the same boat, I have some good news, there is still time to attend one of the many outdoor events in Boston, and they are FREE! Here are a [...]
How is the Boston real estate market in 2022? LINK Boston's second quarter report shows that Boston's condo market is still strong. Condo values in many of Boston's core neighborhoods (which LINK refers to as "Citywide") remain high, which is illustrated in the 20 year price index (appreciation rate) [...]