Lately I've been trying to write a little more about the aftermath of buying or renting a home. There's so much emphasis on the whole process of finding the right place but not much out there about the "happily ever after" once you've found a home.  Naturally the most intensive parts are done once you've signed your lease or your purchase [...]

Another sign that Boston's economy is looking up right now, the influx of hotels being built and opening.  According to an article from Boston.com we could see as many as 4,000 new hotel rooms in the city within the next 2 years. There are plenty of projects put into place and some hotels are already opening. There are up to 24 different [...]

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We know many of you are already of vacation or getting very close to vacation but we have some exciting news! Over the weekend the Boston Herald ran a story about one of our favorite buildings, 691 Massachusetts Avenue! Reporter and journalist, Paul Restuccia, visited with us during an open house and spent a lot of time learning [...]

We've been pretty excited about the news of all the construction and projects here in Boston. Our last post briefly summarized some of the future projects in Boston and here's yet another one! Well...actually this one is an old project that was never completed, in fact it never truly began. Supposedly there are plans (which were originally [...]

Something that is often taken for granted in Boston is the fact that it is constantly on the cutting edge of technology and business. Developers and architects get creative in this crowded city, making buildings fit where you never expected them and creating real masterpieces. Not to mention the little town just over the bridge with some [...]

I was just reading an old blog post from last year, written by Kathryn, the former marketing director here at The Charles Realty, and wow how the real estate market has changed! In just a year the market has completely flipped itself. The old post was suggesting that home owners try renting out their homes or that those that would typically [...]

Again for the third month in a row property values are on the rise. Zillow released their monthly report and everything is looking good for both buyers and sellers. As property values rise sellers can get more money for their homes as they move on to bigger and better things and buyers will be getting a home that is still gaining value.  In [...]

We're expected to have a couple of days this coming week where the thermometer will be touching 90 or higher and in a city like Boston this weather can be mighty uncomfortable. Living on the second, third, fourth, or 25th floor can be pretty miserable in the heat but we've gathered some tips about air conditioning and other ways to keep [...]

As you may have already heard about or wondered about over the past seven or eight years, there is construction and rebuilding happening at the site of the old Filene's on Washington Street here in Boston. What you may not know are the details of the project and this week's big announcement regarding the newest Boston development.  After [...]

Here's a beautiful new home on the market!  Located in the upper South End this home offers true Victorian elegance with detailed moldings, marble mantel, maple floors, and soaring ceilings.  With one bedroom and a full bath, this home has plenty of possibilities.  A bump out and sunny bow-windows offer the opportunity for a nook area, an [...]