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9 Step Guide to Renting Your Apartment in Boston to Great Tenants

9 Steps to Rent Your Boston Apartment to Great Tenants

Step by Step Guide for Getting Quality Tenants to Rent Your Apartment in Boston…at a Competitive Market Value Are you a condo owner, rental property owner, investor, or landlord in Boston exploring what it takes to get your property rented quickly and smoothly…to well qualified tenants…while maximizing your rental income? Although not rocket science, there [...]

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The Real Rental Agents of the Back Bay

The Real Rental Agents of The Back Bay

Rentals in the Back Bay are a game, but I make all the rules… …is what I would have said if Bravo turned my life into a reality realty show….but, of course,they didn’t, and I most certainly do not make the rules in the Back Bay Rental Market. But here’s an inside look at my [...]

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Renting an Off Campus Apartment in Boston is a Sprint, Not a Marathon

off campus apartment in Boston vs on campus dorm room

Over the past five years the average off campus apartment in Boston has increased its asking price $100 per month each year.  Over that same five year period, the on market time for these college apartments has significantly decreased. Why? Well it’s simple really.  It all comes down to supply and demand.  Each year, Boston [...]

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“The 3rd time is a charm…” 3 lessons learned about home buying

Home Buying lucky charm

Last year I had the pleasure of working with two of the nicest buyers. They were first time home buyers and highly motivated to get into a home in Boston. We met for an initial consult, came up with a game plan and started viewing homes. Not too long into the search, we came across [...]

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Top 5 reasons to use a leasing agent to find your next Boston apartment

Top 5 Boston Rental Agent

In the Boston rental market right now, tenants are having to fight over the limited amount of Boston apartments available. It can be a difficult proposition to find a great apartment without stressing yourself out, never mind getting one at a decent price.  It sort of feels like the Wild West sometimes. Even the Boston Globe has [...]

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3 Lesser Known Factors Affecting Your Back Bay Condo Search

Back Bay Real Estate

The following are 3 factors to know when looking for a new condo in the Back Bay.  While searching for downtown Boston real estate can be stressful and full of decisions – here are a few lesser-known things to think about.  Pricing is not an exact science, but we like to go beyond the obvious here [...]

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Why Craigslist Sucks For Boston Apartment Hunters

Boston Apartments on Craigslist

You just got relocated to Boston for your dream job. Your new employer wants you to move within a month. You’ve never been to Boston and don’t have friends in the area yet. You need an apartment asap. What do you do? Well, if you’re like most people, you start with searching Craigslist for Boston Apartments. [...]

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Negotiating Multiple Offers: Does the highest bid always win?

multiple real estate offers

Given the current Boston real estate market conditions, I have run in to many multiple offer transactions with Buyers who I have been representing.  The Boston market has limited inventory on the market for sale, so when new properties come on market that are priced well, buyers tend to gravitate towards them in a hurry…leading to multiple offers [...]

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Off Campus Apartments: Advice for First Time College Renters

So 4 people in a single is not your ideal living situation? Sitting in the stairway to call Mom to get her to send her famous chocolate chip cookies, laundry detergent, and a little cash (of course) is not the “college experience” you imagined? Probably not. But what are your options? Moving to an off [...]

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First Time Boston Home Buyer Class Scheduled For February 20th

Boston homebuyer seminar slides sample

We just scheduled our 2nd Home Buyer Class of 2012!  The first class in January was a huge hit with our attendees, so if you’re in the market to buy a home or condo in Boston in 2012 (or even if you’re just starting to think about it), you won’t want to miss our educational [...]

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