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Archive for June, 2008
So, a lot of ink was spilled when the Census Bureau released data a couple years ago that showed Boston was losing population.
Subsequently, it was discovered that, in fact, population had increased.
Same thing happened on a state-level, if memory serves me correctly.
In fact, Massachusetts has gained population, over the past fifteen years.
However, as a [...]
06/28/08 |
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If you read the papers at all, you know that there’s a proposal to levy a new tax on high-end home sales on Nantucket and Martha’s Vineyard. The goal is to raise funds to pay for affordable housing construction.
I can’t say whether or not this is a good thing.*
What I love though, is the [...]
06/28/08 |
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The Herald profiles the new FP3 condo project, currently under construction in Boston’s Fort Point Channel neighborhood.
Boston’s Berkeley Investments is positioning its new FP3 condo complex as a hip destination spot in South Boston’s emerging Fort Point/Seaport District.
When the development opens in the next few months, it will feature 97 high-end condos, plus three new [...]
06/28/08 |
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The following information is from the local MLS database, as of June 28, 2008, compared to (June 21, 2008) (and June 23, 2007 - where available).
Total # of condos for sale in the city of Boston: 2,465 (2,489) (2,667)
Average # of days on market: 124 (123) (114)
Number of condos sold (closed) over past 30 days: [...]
06/28/08 |
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According to the Boston Redevelopment Authority, there are several “affordable housing” units available at the new Avenue 152 condo development, in South Boston.
Applications must be picked up in person at the following times:
MCM PROPERTIES:
917 East Broadway South Boston, MA
July 9 & 10: Time: 9am-5pm
July 11: [...]
06/27/08 |
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Thinking of buying a home sometime in the near future, say, sometime during the next three months?
No doubt, you’re hearing from friends or family that you should tread carefully. Or, put your plans off, entirely.
Maybe you’re heading to a Fourth of July party, next weekend, and want some arguments to make in your own [...]
06/27/08 |
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