It’s a distinctive Boston neighborhood with a style all its own. The South End. The mere mention of the name immediately brings to mind images of stately Victorian homes, quaint side streets and parks galore. It has become one of Boston’s most desirable places to live. The location is fantastic, situated between Boston’s Back Bay and Bay [...]
Moving during COVID-19 presents additional challenges, but also opportunities. Last Fall I moved and experienced it first-hand. For the first time, I had the luxury of additional time to really sort through my things. I was amazed at what I had been willing to pack and bring on my last 3 moves; but now I could change that [...]
There are many reasons why someone may need to “break” their apartment lease. Generally, it is a stressful situation for everyone involved – the tenant usually would not be leaving their apartment were it not for the unforeseen circumstances, and the landlord is concerned about being able to pay their mortgage, real estate taxes and other [...]
While rents have fallen during the pandemic, pet adoption has gone up by 20% according the MSPCA. Each week in Back Bay, I spot a puppy being walked and an owner doing their best to wrangle their new furry four-legged ball of energy. While entertaining for me, I know it can be a lot to [...]
With an abundance of vacant apartments in the (traditionally) most sought after neighborhoods in Boston, it is now a "renters'" market. According to some reports, there has been a 7-9% increase in empty apartments since the COVID-19 pandemic struck. In a drastic change from recent years, landlords are looking to sweeten the deal for [...]
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.
Modern and bright 2 bed in Beacon Hill with in-unit laundry and central air. $3,595/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 [...]
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.