boston real estate blog

| PROPERTY SEARCH | BOSTON CONDO SALES REPORTS | NEW DEVELOPMENTS FOR SALE | ABOUT | CONTACT | HOME |

Archive for February, 2006


NorthPoint Condos in Boston - I like it

I had a private meeting with the sales team at the NorthPoint Condos development, currently under construction in Boston, on the border of East Cambridge.
I like it. A lot.
There will be two residential buildings put up first, to be followed by a mixture of residential, commercial, retail, and laboratory space, built over the next […]

Popularity of this post: 9%



Mayor proposes 12,000 new housing units for the city of Boston

Here’s a fake news story I wrote, yesterday.
We can dream about something like this happening, can’t we?
Mayor proposes 12,000 housing units built by 2009
Menino speaks of ‘bold vision’ for city
By John A Keith | February 27, 2006
Mayor Thomas M. Menino yesterday called for the construction of 12,000 units of housing, to be approved and built […]

Popularity of this post: 5%



Weekend open house round-up: focus on Brookline

We went to two open houses today. Both properties were in Brookline, and both were in multi-unit buildings. That was about all that they had in common.

The first property we visited was at 910 Beacon Street. This is the property that was profiled in yesterday’s Boston Herald. The building is on […]

Popularity of this post: 6%



New development: 910 Beacon Street, in hot Fenway / Audubon Circle neighborhood

There is a seven condo building just being completed on Beacon Street, on the border of Boston and Brookline.
This is actually a new building, from the ground-up, but made to look like the other buildings on the block. Typical five-story Victorian brick, bow-front.
The condos have been listed for sale for about a half a […]

Popularity of this post: 6%



Weekly Boston Real Estate Sales and Listings Update, February 25, 2006

The following information is from the local MLS database, as of February 25 2006.
Total # of condos for sale in the city of Boston: 2528
Average # of days on market: 82
Lowest priced condo in city of Boston: $123,900
Median price of all condos for sale in the city of Boston: $385,000
Highest priced condo in city of […]

Popularity of this post: 5%



All architecture is derivative

I was reading the most recent issue of Fortune, as I do every other Friday, when I came across an advertisement for the new Puerto Rico Convention Center.

Puerto Rico Convention Center
Beautiful, no?
But, somehow, I had a weird, deja-vu feeling about the building.
I seen it, before.
But, where?
Oh, right.

Boston Convention and Exhibition Center
Popularity of this post: 12%
Sphere: […]

Popularity of this post: 12%



The cost of a Back Bay parking space: $150,000, or more

For $150,000, you can buy a 2006 Hummer H1, a 2002 Bentley Arnage or a 1999 Lamborghini Diablo.
Or you can just buy a Back Bay parking space to put one in.
Prices for Hub parking spaces are hitting all-time highs.
There are only 19 spaces currently listed for sale - including two Beacon Street spots priced at […]

Popularity of this post: 6%



Weekly Boston Real Estate Sales and Listings Update, February 24, 2006

Below is a report of sales and listing activity for the past week. Information is derived from LINK, the online database that is used by most Boston real estate agents.
New listings: 225
Back on market (listings that went under agreement but deals fell through): 28
Price changes (almost always downward, but some go up): 107
Under agreements: 76
Off […]

Popularity of this post: 5%



How often do you move? Me? About every two years. Um, yeah.

How often do you move? In the old days, at least in theory, people bought their first homes when they were young, and, after maybe buying one or two more homes over the years as they built out their families with kids, would settle down until they died or were put away. Renters […]

Popularity of this post: 5%



If you’re selling, you need to lower your price

That’s just about the gist of it.
If you’re putting your home on the market, you need to price it at, or even slightly below, the price of the competition. That is, if you want to sell it.
And, you might consider not putting down money on a new place, until you have a signed purchase […]

Popularity of this post: 4%



Welcome




Welcome!

My name is John A Keith. I am a real estate broker in Boston, helping buyers and sellers of homes throughout Boston, including the South End, Back Bay, and Beacon Hill neighborhoods.

There is a lot of useful information on my site, starting with the blog entries, in the left-hand column. I update my site three or four times a day, so check back, often.

On my site, you can search through all of the listings in MLS. Complete details on the listings, including addresses and Google maps, are available if you sign-up (no obligation inferred / implied).

You can review news by topic, by clicking on any one of the "tags" or "categories". You can also review news in the archive, by month. See details, below.

If you are thinking of moving to Boston and want to learn more about each neighborhood and search through listings by neighborhood, choose a neighborhood from the table of contents, below.

Also, you can click through on links to more information of value to buyers and sellers.

And, if you click on the "new projects" link you can learn about all the new developments under construction and recently completed, throughout the city of Boston.

Please contact me for more information or to learn about how I can assist you as a buyer's agent or with selling your home.

Search past entries





Site tools


Add To Google      Subscribe To FeedBurner

Add To My Yahoo!

| | | |




New developments / under construction



Archives


Categories



Boston neighborhoods


Helpful Information



My listings


Thinking of selling your house or condo? Learn more about my services as a listing agent, or contact me today to find out how I can help!


Newly listed, last 24-hours



70758657 Boston, MA : Beacon Hill 15 room, 5 bed, 6 full, 2 half bath $5,250,000

70758865 Boston, MA : Beacon Hill 17 room, 6 bed, 6 full, 3 half bath $14,950,000

70759072 Boston, MA : Beacon Hill 1 room, 0 bed, 1 bath $270,000

70759069 Boston, MA : West End 2 room, 1 bed, 1 bath $299,000

70758648 Boston, MA : North End 3 room, 1 bed, 1 bath $324,000

70758893 Boston, MA : Back Bay 3 room, 1 bed, 1 bath $469,000

70759124 Boston, MA : South End 3 room, 1 bed, 1 bath $486,000

70758903 Boston, MA : South End 2 room, 1 bed, 1 bath $539,999

70758897 Boston, MA : Waterfront 3 room, 1 bed, 1.5 $625,000

70759102 Boston, MA : North End 4 room, 2 bed, 1 bath $660,000

70758562 Boston, MA : Back Bay 4 room, 2 bed, 2 bath $927,000

70759046 Boston, MA : Back Bay 5 room, 2 bed, 2.5 bath $1,150,000

70758700 Boston, MA : Waterfront 4 room, 2 bed, 2 bath $1,250,000

70759019 Boston, MA : Back Bay 7 room, 2 bed, 2 bath $2,100,000


LOG-IN for addresses and complete descriptions


Chat, now!




Send me a private message, right now ... enter your question or comment, above; I'll respond immediately if I'm online.

Messages are private, they appear only on your screen.


Pop-out Meebo


MLS - Search all Boston properties, right now!



=> Advanced search of all Boston homes <=

=> Register or Sign-In to save favorites and receive new listing notifications. <=



Search all South End condos

Search all Back Bay condos

Search all Beacon Hill condos


Recent Comments


  • YuppieScum, The food was so bad … and the portions so small!: The medford residents in question (particularly one Bill Wood, whose anti-train venom makes me think that...
  • renovator, Entering the spring market? I can help: John, any words of advice for remodelers right now? I know each situation is different. But generally speaking, what can one...
  • anon, When looking for Dorchester homes, broaden your search: Hey, doesn’t the Southender live in Dorchester?
  • Steven, The food was so bad … and the portions so small!: I think it’s a great idea to put a station at Tufts. It’s actually one of the schools I was...
  • Frank Gerratana, The food was so bad … and the portions so small!: I was under the impression the Medford residents were saying something different: they were upset...
  • kate, NorthPoint rumored to be turned into Section 8 housing: WOW. I’ve been wondering what on earth is going on over there. I look forward to hearing more...
  • david, When looking for Dorchester homes, broaden your search: Ashmont Hill and Wellesley Park in Dorchester have victorians that are waaay nicer than anything in JP,...
  • seaportguy, I have seen Boston’s future, and it’s not a parking lot: John - The people with paintbrushes knew more than the realtors did at the time. Mondo Condo...
  • Jeremy, I have seen Boston’s future, and it’s not a parking lot: seaportguy, thanks for providing the information. You make a really good point in stating that if it...
  • seaportguy, I have seen Boston’s future, and it’s not a parking lot: Jeremy, With respect, Channel Center would be office space and arts space if it wasn’t for...



  • Ford Realty - Boston Real Estate Brokerage


    Find Mystic Property and
    East Lyme Real Estate


    For Sale By Owner


    Boston Real Estate


    Where am I?




    stalk me at http://twitter.com