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Archive for October, 2005


Waterman’s funeral home is for sale

If you’re in the market for a big huge property right outside Kenmore Square, this might be the place for you.
The J.S. Waterman & Sons-Eastman-Waring funeral home is located at 493, 495 and 497 Commonwealth Avenue.  I am not sure how large a space it is, or what they’re asking, but I can find out!



Affordable housing lottery helps absolutely no one

This is absolute insanity.  As part of a large development, the builders had to set aside 20 units to be sold in a lottery.  Instead of paying $500,000 to $1.3 million, buyers will be able to move in for $85,000 to $230,000.

In my opinion, this does nothing to address the shortage of affordable housing.  In [...]



10/26 Real estate stories in the news

From the Boston Herald:

Taking on water: Flooded basements sink area sales
Housing prices weaken
From the Boston Globe(Property) tax breaks for seniors gets supportMass. home prices fall in September
From the Wall Street Journal
Next stop: Vacation getaways at the end of the rail line (Plymouth, MA)



10/25 Real estate stories in the news

From the Boston Herald:
Just blowing bubbles: Realtors challenge price-slide fears
From the Boston Business Journal:
Fenway apartment portfolio sold for $90 millionMass. housing market continues growth
From The New York Times
How to choose a water heater
From the Wall Street Journal
Landlord Discovers the Difficulty Of Managing a Rental From Afar
Home Resales Are Unchanged: Consumers’ Mood Stays Grim



Please keep all personal items hidden while your house is for sale

A lot of times, when sellers are putting their homes up for sale, their real estate agent will gently suggest that any personal items be hidden away, lest potential buyers notice something they don’t like, and decide not to buy.
I’ve been hesitant to mention my own experience with this, but, what the heck, why not?
I [...]



Keep it fresh … ?

Most unexpected comment I’ve received in the past twenty four hours:
"You update your blog too often."



Boston real estate market slows down – I blame Canada

From Curbed.com The Boston Real Estate Blog by way of The Boston Globe:
Curbed Boston: Playoff Hangover?

And now to Boston, where a chill wind blows. Sales of Beantown condos fell 12.3% during the first nine months of 2005, compared with last year’s record-breaking figures. Boston brokers say the whole market’s shivering.

”We’re seeing a slowdown across [...]




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