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My name is John A Keith. I am a real estate broker in Boston. Along with my team of agents, I help 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 middle column. I update my site three or four times a day, so check back often.

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Archive for January, 2008


Before buying condo, beware of rules favoring developer

Buyers say rental restrictions create disadvantageBenny L. KassInman News
Q: We just bought a condominium unit in a new 50-unit complex. Although the developer will not tell us how many units have been sold, we have recently learned that it is starting to rent some of the unsold units.
This seems unfair, especially since […]

Popularity of this post: 10%



Response to Alexandra Hotel sale is fast and furious

Just one of many responses to the Church of Scientology’s purchase of the site of the Alexandra Hotel:
“This must be a sign of the apocalypse,” said Christos Hamawi of the Worcester Square Area Neighborhood Association (WSANA), in an e-mail to members.
“This derails any progress that would happen on that block, since they are sure […]

Popularity of this post: 21%



Buildings not built; builders want commissions back

We’ve yet to see this problem in Boston, that’s for sure. *
Basically, the issue comes down to this. In some of the hottest cities in the country, developers would pay part (or all?) of a broker’s commission, up-front, when a reservation form was signed. The project may not have been completed; hey, it […]

Popularity of this post: 11%



Did an asteroid hit Mars? Bloggers claim government coverup

Well, whaddaya know?
The Government has decided to coverup the Mars explosion that happened, just 24-hours ago.
Will pieces of the planet hit the Earth?
We won’t know, apparently, until it’s too late.
As expected, Asteroid 2007 TU24 made its closest approach to Earth at 12:33 a.m. today, Jan. 29 (3:33 a.m. Eastern time), and is now headed away […]

Popularity of this post: 17%



The Clarendon’s website goes live

The Clarendon, the new ultra-luxury condominium (and apartment) building currently under construction at the corners of Stuart and Clarendon streets unveiled their website, yesterday.
The Clarendon embodies the confidence and artistic achievement evident in the magnificent Boston skyline. Here, Back Bay’s contemporary and traditional essence unite, while a distinct blend of warm brick and modern glass […]

Popularity of this post: 10%



Redfin expands search capability; also, agent help now expanded

Online brokerage Redfin is expanding its offerings today, with new, enhanced search.
Also, the company is now offering up to four agent-assisted tours without any commitment or up-front cost to its customers.
From the wire:

Redfin Goes Deep with High-Frequency Listing Updates, More Comprehensive Property Data, Neighborhood Pricing Tools
SEATTLE – Jan. 31, 2008: Online real estate broker Redfin […]

Popularity of this post: 8%





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Recent comments


  • Vincent, Affordable rental opportunity at Long Glen apartments (Allston): This is really cool information. Thank’s a lot!
  • Mike, Affordable rental opportunity at Long Glen apartments (Allston): uhg… Allston = One Big Frat House.
  • A.B-G., Schoolhouse at Lower Mills to go rental: Actually, I signed a lease with Andy on 08/06/08 for Apartment 6. So see you there?
  • jamesww, All about Boston’s neighborhoods: Hi John, I just came across your blog via Eric Bramlett’s and I noticed this post on Boston neighborhoods. My team mate...
  • John, Schoolhouse at Lower Mills to go rental: Hey A.B-G, I just toured this place the other day and loved it! The company that is running the show over there is Patriot Real...
  • Rhea, First-time homebuyers can receive tax credit (loan) of up to $7,500: Oh, that’s great news. Thanks. But on to more important issues. I liked your old photo better....
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