The Seaport District has seen tremendous growth and opportunity over the past five years, and its known as one of Boston’s fastest growing neighborhoods.  Those that purchased a condo here a few years ago have seen a large increase in their investment – the average condo sale price has increased over 133% since [...]

Most retail rents in Boston are quoted in terms of rent per square foot per year.  For example, leasing a 1,000 SF space for $60/SF would mean the annual rent is $60,000 - or $5,000 per month.  Most retail leases in Boston are triple net (or NNN), meaning that the tenant also pays all or a portion of the real estate taxes and common area [...]

Deciding to hire an interior designer can not only increase the value of your home, but can also help you avoid some costly mistakes. Interior design is a crucial component when selling your home; it can boost buyer appeal, which can increase the value of your home.

If you’ve invested a good deal of money in your home, you will want to showcase it to look its best to prospective buyers. A designer offers a fresh set of eyes, trained to see things that you may not. In addition, professional designers have expertise in budgeting and planning, plus they bring an extensive list of resources for your renovation. They are invaluable in saving clients in time and headaches, identifying reliable contractors, plumbers, and electricians for their projects.

Lastly, a designer can offer you the “wow” factor. They can offer something outside of the box, that you would never think of, as a result of their trained eye and years of experience.

Happy New Year!  We are still digesting all of the data, but here is a quick look at how Boston’s condo market performed in 2019.  Looking at a sample of neighborhoods, average condo sales prices per square foot were slightly below 2018 levels in a number of them.  There are certainly areas that experienced growth - for instance, the average [...]