Archive for September, 2007

The 84-unit 700 Harrison condo development in Boston’s South End is now complete, and open to residents. 700 Harrison is our Featured Open House this week as well. There are currently 6 units available at 700 Harrison, ranging in price from $469,000 to $659,000 and in size from 752 to 1,199 square feet.
Some units [...]

The Cheapest South End Condo

Curious as to what the cheapest South End condo on the market is? Your answer: 200 Northampton Street Unit 1 offered at $209,000 after a recent price reduction.
With 445 square feet, this garden level unit features an outdoor patio and a $90 HOA fee. The unit is close to Northeastern University, and is a viable [...]

Mass Exodus from Wilkes Passage

Over the past week, there have been 4 new resale listings that have sprouted up in Wilkes Passage 1313 Washington Avenue, an unassuming looking condo development in the South End that has gorgeous interiors and underground garage parking. Combining the recent listings with the existing ones takes the total to 8 available units in the [...]

The top floors, as well as the northwest corner of the Boston Mandarin Oriental has been unveiled, to the somewhat disappointment of Bostonians. The Mandarin is an ultra-luxury hotel condo development that will offer 50 condo units on the top floors of the building.
Bostonians are somewhat disappointed in the exterior architecture, or lack thereof, given [...]

If you are a real estate investor, or perhaps a vacation home owner, today’s Wall Street Journal article covering changes in tax law for second homes will be of interest to you. A recent bill passed through Congress that will change slightly how tax breaks are calculated on a second home.
Some Republicans complained that the [...]

We have received a significant amount of requests around what is still available at the high-end Penmark Condos in Boston’s South End at 21 Father Francis Gilday Street. Out of the 60 units in the Penmark, there are currently 6 units for sale, ranging in price from $584,000 to $1,125,000, and in size from [...]

If you like new developments, then the area surrounding the Broadway Red Line T-Stop is your new hot spot. 2007 has seen the completion, and near completion, of what we are calling the Three South Boston Amigos - the Lofts at 36 A, the Macallen Building, and Allele Boston.
These three condo developments are setting [...]

Harborview Lawsuits Begin

Thank you to the Boston Business Journal for breaking the news that a first lawsuit has been filed in relation to the failed Harborview at the Navy Yard condo development, the interesting part of this, is that the lawsuit is not coming from upset buyers that got their deposits back and a pat on the [...]

Interested in reserving a unit at the June 2008 planned FP3 Boston condo development, one with a private outdoor terrace? We thought you might. Bear in mind that FP3 will offer all residents a common outdoor roof deck, but, if you would like to get your hands on a private space, consider the following [...]

After moving to a new listing brokerage, the Meads of Commonwealth, 13 luxurious and unique units in Back Bay have a renewed push, and some slightly lower prices (i.e. the penthouse unit was dropped from $6.2 million to $5.5 million), the development is our Featured Open House of the week.
9 units remain at the [...]




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