The mortgage and home buying process can be incredibly confusing.  There are documents to gather, forms to sign, applications to submit, negotiations to be had and most importantly, big financial decisions to be made. Our [...]

On Friday, February 28^th the average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage clocked in at 3.37%, according to daily rate surveys from NerdWallet. This rate was down 38 basis points over the month and was the lowest 30-year rate on record since the survey began in mid-2016. This begs the question – have mortgage rates bottomed out, or will we see [...]

Sales have launched for the St. Regis Residences, Boston, the newest luxury condos in The Seaport. The tower which has been designed to look like a billowing sail, is currently under construction and is scheduled to be completed in 2021. The developer, Cronin Development has said that it will be the 'last residential waterfront development [...]

It was widely anticipated that mortgage rates would increase significantly in 2019, with Freddie Mac predicting that 2019 rates would climb as high as 5.1%, making it prohibitive for many people looking to buy homes and condos in Boston. But this week's 30-year fixed rate is 4.04%, .60 percentage points lower than the 52-week average and the [...]

There are so many new condo buildings in Boston it can be hard to keep up with their progress and availability, and many buyers are missing pre-sale opportunities they never even knew they had. When it comes to new real estate in Boston, we want to make sure our buyers stay informed about their options, so we put together a list of six [...]

Looking for a two bedroom condo in Boston? Be the first to see this South End condo with parking!  Bright with an open floorpan and high ceilings, this contemporary penthouse duplex is in a highly desirable South End location, perfectly nestled between Tremont Street and Columbus Ave. In addition to the [...]

2018 was a competitive year for Boston real estate buyers, and it left many discouraged and resigned to renting. But over the last few months the market has changed, creating new opportunities for those looking for [...]

The Charles Realty is a proud supporter of Great Dog Rescue New England (GDRNE).  In fact, almost all of our agents are also volunteers at the rescue, which has successfully adopted over 14,000 dogs in the last 15 years!  

This weekend, we're excited to bring together the two things we are most passionate about - real estate, and finding homes for dogs in need - at the National Association of Realtors' 2018 Realtors Convention & Expo.  Today, tomorrow and Sunday 20,000 realtors and other industry professionals will be filling the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center, and we're bringing some extra joy to their day by offering puppy snuggles from GDRNE puppies, all of which are available for adoption!  Stop by our puppy pen, sponsored by our friends at Wells Fargo, in the lobby to visit with the puppies and to find out more about adoption, GDRNE volunteer opportunities and The Charles Realty.

Here's a sneak peak at the puppies who will be there:

The Charles Realty has had its finger on the pulse of Boston real estate for 34 years.  Our agents have unparalleled knowledge of the city and it’s neighborhoods, and oftentimes have access to information not yet made public.  For any questions about listings in the aforementioned buildings, other new projects in Boston, the status of projects, availability of new construction homes, or anything pertaining to Boston real estate, please contact us.  

If you’re on the hunt for luxury rentals in Boston, you’re in luck - the city is flush with chic buildings that offer high-end finishes and luxury amenities, and there are more popping up all the time, each more fabulous than the last. But because there are so many options, those [...]

Good news for buyers looking for luxury condos in Back Bay.  The brownstone at 142 Beacon Street, originally built in 1860, will undergo a top to bottom renovation that will make it one of the most elegant and contemporary condo buildings in Back Bay.  The building offers both river views and south facing light, as well as convenient access [...]