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Boston’s apartment rental blues

Here’s a terrific look at the growing gap between the asking prices for apartment rentals in Boston versus asking prices across the rest of the nation. In 2008, Downtown Boston’s average monthly asking rent was $2,637, roughly 150 percent higher than the average national asking price of $1,050. In 2012, Downtown Boston’s average monthly asking [...]



‘Boston rents soaring’

Don’t look now, but Boston-area rents are really shooting up. The reason is simple: Too much demand, too little supply. The market could get more tight and expensive later this year if the local economy keeps improving. Not that we’re complaining about the latter. The area needs jobs. But they’ll come at a cost — [...]



Boston’s building boom for apartments

The Globe impressively adds up all the recent construction projects announced or under way in Boston, and concludes we’re seeing an apartment construction boom. The numbers back up the claim: 850 units now under construction. Another 295 as of Monday when developers start yet another project. Those numbers don’t include the approximate 1,000 housing units, [...]



Boston rents hit record high

Boston’s apartment rent prices have hit an all-time high, so good luck finding an affordable unit before the traditional September 1 lease-transition date. The usual-suspect neighborhoods top the list of most expensive areas in the city to rent. One is tempted to say these rent spikes will sooner of later send people flocking to buy [...]



Rental market heats up for Beacon Hill, Back Bay and Mid-Town

The Herald has a good piece on the apartment rental market in Boston. One interesting item: Those moving in from out-of-state for jobs are preferring to rent. We guess that makes them generally no different from others these days, but it does put added pressure on the rental market here. Remember: The state’s economy is [...]



Boston Condos: Buy vs Rent Debate

Rents in Boston (and many other places) are climbing, while typical home values — thanks to foreclosure sales — are down. Take a look at two of the implications: –Affordability problems for renters. About 24.8 percent of renter householders within the Boston region were spending more than half their pre-tax income on housing and utilities [...]



Boston rents on the rise

Area home prices may be still falling in places, but Boston’s apartment rents are expected to rise about 6.2 percent this year, on top of last year’s increase of 7 percent. Says Scott: “Renters, are you feeling the heat yet? And are we headed for another real estate bubble, this time with apartments?” A true [...]



Boston Renters: Don’t get screwed by shady landlords

Boston has some of the most tenant-friendly laws around. Boston Landlords can’t leave problems unfixed, barge in without an appointment, or keep your security deposit for no good reason. You can protect yourself as long as you pay attention and know your rights before, during, and, especially, after you sign a lease. Read more from [...]



One month of free rent for Boston apartments

We have several apartments in the Back Bay, South End and Beacon Hill that are providing free rent for the first month. For more information please call Linda Mitrano at 617-512-4557.



Survey: More Than 95 Percent Of Renters Will Move In 2010

Many renters across the country are ringing in the New Year with a new apartment. According to a national survey conducted by Apartments.com, more than 95 percent of renters said they are planning a move in 2010. Many renters are also moving earlier this year, searching for better deals and nicer apartments in more desirable [...]



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    ------------------------------- Boston condo sales for June 2012 - 643.

    Number of Boston condos sold: 643

    Average sales price for a Boston condo: $585,113

    Median sales price of a Boston condo: $445,000

    Average square foor price: $510.00

    Average days on the market: 67



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    Back Bay Condos Sales Stats 2012


    Boston Back Bay Condos 1st and 2nd Quarters 2012



    Back Bay condo sales in the 1st Quarter of 2012 - 80
    Back Bay condo sales in the 1st Quarter of 2011 - 82

    Back Bay average condo sales price in the 1st Q of 2012 - $1,261,255
    Back Bay average condo sales price in the 1st Q of 2011 - $1,306,435

    Back Bay median condo sales price in the 1st Q of 2012 - $789,750
    Back Bay median condo sales price in the 1st Q of 2011 - $828,895

    Back Bay condo 1st Q 2012 sales price per square foot - $804
    Back Bay condo 1st Q 2011 sales price per square foot - $809

    Back Bay condos days on market 1st Q 2012 - 142
    Back Bay condos days on market 1st Q 2011 - 133

    Back Bay condo sales in the 2nd Quarter of 2012 - 170
    Back Bay condo sales in the 2nd Quarter of 2011 - 118

    Back Bay average condo sales price in the 2nd Q of 2012 - $1,100,149
    Back Bay average condo sales price in the 2nd Q of 2011 - $1,329,678

    Back Bay median condo sales price in the 2nd Q of 2012 - $761,000
    Back Bay median condo sales price in the 2nd Q of 2011 - $840,000

    Back Bay condo 2nd Q 2012 sales price per square foot - $787
    Back Bay condo 2nd Q 2011 sales price per square foot - $823

    Back Bay condos days on market 2nd Q 2012 - 80
    Back Bay condos days on market 2nd Q 2011 - 133

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    Beacon Hill Condos Sales Stats 2012



    Boston Beacon Hill Condos 1st and 2nd Quarters 2012



    Beacon Hill condo sales in the 1st Quarter of 2012 - 35
    Beacon Hill condo sales in the 1st Quarter of 2011 - 25

    Beacon Hill average condo sales price in the 1st Q of 2012 - $808,840
    Beacon Hill average condo sales price in the 1st Q of 2011 - $852,720

    Beacon Hill median condo sales price in the 1st Q of 2012 - $549,000
    Beacon Hill median condo sales price in the 1st Q of 2011 - $542,250

    Beacon Hill condo 1st Q 2012 sales price per square foot - $747
    Beacon Hill condo 1st Q 2011 sales price per square foot - $675

    Beacon Hill condos days on market 1st Q 2012 - 108
    Beacon Hill condos days on market 1st Q 2011 - 198

    Beacon Hill condo sales in the 2nd Quarter of 2012 - 65
    Beacon Hill condo sales in the 2nd Quarter of 2011 - 69

    Beacon Hill average condo sales price in the 2nd Q of 2012 - $677,684
    Beacon Hill average condo sales price in the 2nd Q of 2011 - $661,045

    Beacon Hill median condo sales price in the 2nd Q of 2012 - $516,250
    Beacon Hill median condo sales price in the 2nd Q of 2011 - $511,750

    Beacon Hill condo 2nd Q 2012 sales price per square foot - $743
    Beacon Hill condo 2nd Q 2011 sales price per square foot - $686

    Beacon Hill condos days on market 2nd Q 2012 - 67
    Beacon Hill condos days on market 2nd Q 2011 - 80

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    Brighton Condos Sales Stats 2012



    Brighton Condos 1st and 2nd Quarters 2012



    Brighton condo sales in the 1st Quarter of 2012 - 41
    Brighton condo sales in the 1st Quarter of 2011 - 47

    Brighton average condo sales price in the 1st Q of 2012 - $254,685
    Brighton average condo sales price in the 1st Q of 2011 - $254,324

    Brighton median condo sales price in the 1st Q of 2012 - $237,000
    Brighton median condo sales price in the 1st Q of 2011 - $250,000

    Brighton condo 1st Q 2012 sales price per square foot - $316
    Brighton condo 1st Q 2011 sales price per square foot - $297

    Brighton condos days on market 1st Q 2012 - 28
    Brighton condos days on market 1st Q 2011 - 84

    Brighton condo sales in the 2nd Quarter of 2012 - 91
    Brighton condo sales in the 2nd Quarter of 2011 - 73

    Brighton average condo sales price in the 2nd Q of 2012 - $268,434
    Brighton average condo sales price in the 2nd Q of 2011 - $255,140

    Brighton median condo sales price in the 2nd Q of 2012 - $255,500
    Brighton median condo sales price in the 2nd Q of 2011 - $254,000

    Brighton condo 2nd Q 2012 sales price per square foot - $337
    Brighton condo 2nd Q 2011 sales price per square foot - $311

    Brighton condos days on market 2nd Q 2012 - 59
    Brighton condos days on market 2nd Q 2011 - 99

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    Charlestown Condos Sales Stats 2012



    Charlestown Condos 1st and 2nd Quarters 2012



    Charlestown condo sales in the 1st Quarter of 2012 - 43
    Charlestown condo sales in the 1st Quarter of 2011 - 47

    Charlestown average condo sales price in the 1st Q of 2012 - $491,085
    Charlestown average condo sales price in the 1st Q of 2011 - $485,918

    Charlestown median condo sales price in the 1st Q of 2012 - $435,000
    Charlestown median condo sales price in the 1st Q of 2011 - $467,500

    Charlestown condo 1st Q 2012 sales price per square foot - $432
    Charlestown condo 1st Q 2011 sales price per square foot - $444

    Charlestown condos days on market 1st Q 2012 - 112
    Charlestown condos days on market 1st Q 2011 - 125

    Charlestown condo sales in the 2nd Quarter of 2012 - 115
    Charlestown condo sales in the 2nd Quarter of 2011 - 72

    Charlestown average condo sales price in the 2nd Q of 2012 - $474,847
    Charlestown average condo sales price in the 2nd Q of 2011 - $423,006

    Charlestown median condo sales price in the 2nd Q of 2012 - $452,000
    Charlestown median condo sales price in the 2nd Q of 2011 - $408,500

    Charlestown condo 2nd Q 2012 sales price per square foot - $438
    Charlestown condo 2nd Q 2011 sales price per square foot - $437

    Charlestown condos days on market 2nd Q 2012 - 81
    Charlestown condos days on market 2nd Q 2011 - 60

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    Fenway Condos Sales Stats 2012



    Fenway Condos 1st and 2nd Quarters 2012



    Fenway condo sales in the 1st Quarter of 2012 - 19
    Fenway condo sales in the 1st Quarter of 2011 - 20

    Fenway average condo sales price in the 1st Q of 2012 - $404,579
    Fenway average condo sales price in the 1st Q of 2011 - $320,828

    Fenway median condo sales price in the 1st Q of 2012 - $375,000
    Fenway median condo sales price in the 1st Q of 2011 - $291,500

    Fenway condo 1st Q 2012 sales price per square foot - $513
    Fenway condo 1st Q 2011 sales price per square foot - $436

    Fenway condos days on market 1st Q 2012 - 42
    Fenway condos days on market 1st Q 2011 - 180

    Fenway condo sales in the 2nd Quarter of 2012 - 79
    Fenway condo sales in the 2nd Quarter of 2011 - 58

    Fenway average condo sales price in the 2nd Q of 2012 - $358,981
    Fenway average condo sales price in the 2nd Q of 2011 - $321,013

    Fenway median condo sales price in the 2nd Q of 2012 - $360,000
    Fenway median condo sales price in the 2nd Q of 2011 - $292,000

    Fenway condo 2nd Q 2012 sales price per square foot - $519
    Fenway condo 2nd Q 2011 sales price per square foot - $491

    Fenway condos days on market 2nd Q 2012 - 86
    Fenway condos days on market 2nd Q 2011 - 51

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