Feeling claustrophobic, lonely, or overcrowded? Many renters coming to Cabot & Company are feeling at least one of these in their current living situation. COVID has made our world feel small and our home even smaller. All of sudden our homes are our workplace, our gyms, and if you are a parent, our daycare and children’s school. 

This year, we have clients looking to accommodate their “stay at home” lifestyles. Common requests are an extra room or alcove to transform into an office, outdoor space and in-unit or on-site laundry. Nearly all clients are looking for more elbow room to feel safe, productive and content. People still want to be close to restaurants, public transportation and coffee shops, as they are hopeful they will return to work sooner rather than later. 

Here are some great rental options offering that live, work and play opportunity: 

Renovated South End 1 bed with private deck, an office alcove, and in-unit laundry. $3,500/month.

Sunny Back Bay studio boasts 500 SF with skylights, dishwasher and laundry on site. $2,195/month. 

Back Bay 2 bed 2 bath duplex in concierge building with common roof deck, City views and parking. $4,995/month.

Modern and bright 2 bed in Beacon Hill with in-unit laundry and central air. $3,595/month.

2,877 SF of luxury living in this 3 bed, 2.5 baths complete with a gas fireplace, 2 garage spaces and private elevator access. $18,500/month

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, there has been a dramatic influx of apartments on the market for rent in Boston. In the not-too-distant past, inventory was low and it had been a "landlords' market" for several years. However, these days, incoming tenants looking for a deal can certainly find [...]

There is still a lot of economic uncertainty across the country, and the globe, in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic.  Every day seems to bring new bankruptcy and business closure announcements.  Even if there were a miraculous turn-around in the second half of this year, our economy in Massachusetts has already lost a lot in [...]

I started a “small” decorating and renovation product at my home back in October 2019. The initial plan was to redo my dining room, and I hired an interior designer. What was originally just one room, morphed into the entire first floor, including the kitchen, living room, den, and front hall. What I found is that when you do one room over, [...]

In these uncertain times, a home security system can enhance safety and peace of mind for urban residents. Since COVID-19, many city-dwellers are working from home and have groceries and packages delivered. A personalized security system enables residents to check what’s taking place in and around their property through surveillance cameras [...]

As many offices have been closed for several months – and some expected to remain that way for the next several months – many workers have had to scramble to set up home offices.  For many in Boston, where space is at a premium, that wasn’t part of the plan when they were searching for their homes.  Here are a few useful tips we have [...]

One of the many adjustments we have made in recent months is to substantially increase our ability to provide virtual tours of available apartments.  To be sure, a video tour is not able to provide the same experience as physically walking through a potential home.  However, the COVID-19 pandemic has forced many changes in searching for apartments in and around Boston.

Our main library of apartment virtual tours is here.  

We are striving to keep this library continuously updated, but we highly encourage you to connect with our Rental Team.  Our experienced team can answer questions you may have about apartments you have virtually toured, and they can also perform a comprehensive review of our available apartments to help make sure you see all available options that match your criteria.  

There are articles out there on opposite ends of the spectrum opining on how the multifamily market will fare during and after this COVID-19 pandemic.  Some say that the multifamily market will be among the hardest hit; others believe it will be one of the best performers.  Things are changing every day, as we progress through the re-opening [...]

Private outdoor space in the City can be like having your own private, urban oasis.  In Boston, condos can feature a variety of types of private outdoor space.  They can range from roof decks to ground-level patios to balconies.  Some terraces are exquisitely landscaped.  Others are more minimalist in their design.  All, though, offer some fresh air in a spot that you can call your own! 

What should you look for in private outdoor space for your next Boston home?  Something that appeals to you and that you enjoy to use!  Private roof decks offer incredible views.  Private patios may provide your own area to grill.  

If you want to search for Boston condos with private outdoor space, you can start here.  

As always, you can also reach out to our team.  With our years of experience, we can help hone in on the options that best match what you’re looking for!

We are all adapting to a life of social distancing. While we are still open for business and able to help with your home search, we are all finding different ways to try to enjoy our non-working time.  We thought it would be fun to share some of our ideas and thoughts:
 

Staying in Shape with Live Stream Fitness Classes – Suzanne Conway

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