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Back Bay condos sales and prices down

Back Bay condo sales from 1/1/2011 – 3/31/2011 Number of Back Bay condo sales – 82 Average Back Bay condo sales price – $1,306,435.00 Median Back Bay condo sales price – $828,895.00 Average Back Bay condo sales price per sq ft – $809.00 Average days on... »

Newbury Street garage to be replaced by boutique retail/condo development

New York developers are planning to tear down an old garage at 6 Newbury Street in the Back Bay to build a new Chanel retail store and six custom-made condos that are supposed to evoke Paris, or something like that. There was controversy over a prior p... »

‘The Rides of Glory Index’: A new tool to sell real estate

It turns out that Boston — yes, Boston — is the No. 1 city in these United States in terms of “Rides of Glory,” the opposite of “Walks of Shame.” You might be saying, “Huh?” So let us explain. “Walks of Shame” is a trendy negative reference to how some... »

Google plan to expand in Kendall Square gets city OK

The Cambridge City Council last night approved a compromise plan that will allow Google to expand in Kendall Square — and avoid the potentially humiliating prospect of city leaders frittering away the chance to keep one of the world’s best-known compan... »

JP Licks to open up on Charles Street

As a follow up to the blog post below. I just spoke with the representatives of JP Licks and they informed me that the Beacon Hill Charles Street location will be opening up sometime in the 3rd week of April. File Under: Yummy »

Beacon Hill is in for a treat

An update on what’s happening in Beacon Hill: 1. Dunkin Donuts has just opened up a new store location on Cambridge Street, sharing space with Top Shelf (corner of Cambridge and West Cedar Street) 2. Accross the street from my office at 137 Charles Str... »

What Boston Protest?

So where’s the Boston protest? You heard the saying…” What we say doesn’t matter so much. What we do is what matters.” In Boston, I’ve heard it say we want to support local merchants who offer great service, deep selection and community values. That’s ... »

Back Bay condos sales stats for the last 90 days

Boston Back Bay condo sale stats from 11/27/2011 – 2/27/2012 Number of Back Bay condo sales – 91 Average Back Bay condo sales price – $1,185,345.00 Median Back Bay condo sales price – $780.000 Average sales price per square foot – $814.00 Average days ... »

Boston’s housing inventory level is at an all-time low

From Jennifer Athas: “Inventory levels for single-family homes and condominiums in the Boston area are at an all-time low, signaling a shift to stability in the Hub’s housing market. “In Boston proper, real estate inventories are down 17 percent from l... »

New Boston apartment rentals 2/10/12

MLS # Address Descrip/List Price 71326537 32 Dartmouth 1 Beds 1 Baths 0 SqFt $2000/month 71326349 225 Newbury Street 1 Beds 1 Baths 500 SqFt $1725/month 71326226 325 Commonwealth 0 Beds 1 Baths 500 SqFt $2000/month 71326120 1306 Columbia Rd 2 Beds 2 Ba... »

Boston Back Bay Condo inventory 4th Q 2011

Please click on Boston Back Bay condo inventory chart to enhance. Interesting. Back Bay condo inventory at a two year low. »

Recent Back Bay condo sales

Back Bay condo sales from 12/20/12 – 1/20/12. Number of Back Bay condos sales – 28 Average Back Bay condo sales price – $832,924.00 Median Back Bay condo sales price – $664,000.00 Average Back Bay condo sales price per sq ft – $735.00 Average days on t... »

Boston real estate rule #1: Don’t hire overachievers

I’ll let Boston Real Estate Blog readers decide. Should I hire this Harvard Graduate? Before you say yes, please read his Boston real estate cover letter. Dear Hiring Manager for Ford Realty Inc. I would like to apply for the position as a Beacon Hill ... »

Back Bay chocolate shop to open February 1st

A new chocolate shop will be opening at 220 Clarendon St., between Newbury and Bolyston streets, and plans to start doling out its chocolate and other treats as early as next month. More information on the Back Bay chocolate shop. »

Papelbon puts his Back Bay pad up for sale

Jonathan Papelbon, who signed with the Phillies after this year’s disastrous Sox season, is now selling his Back Bay pad for $3.1 million. The four-bedroom penthouse on Beacon Street has has a cool roof deck and spare bedroom made out to look like a Fe... »

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