The sun decided to shine today and warm up Boston to a toasty 55 degrees. So why not take advantage of this beautiful weather and stroll through some of the gorgeous neighborhoods of Boston.  Any Boston resident knows and loves Beacon Hill or the North End and may dine there on occasion but in these (normally) cool winter months we often get [...]

Snow has finally settled on the ground and although the cold weather waited a bit this season, it's here.  But the best part about winter is that cozy feeling you have when you're sitting by the fire or bundled up with your favorite slippers and blanket.  So we've come up with a few ways to make your home feel just a little bit cozier in [...]

Now that we're in the middle of January and it's a brand new year it's time to get organized and stay organized. Everyone is trying to keep up with their New Year's resolutions and the best way to do that is to be organized, not just with schedules and at work, but at home too.  There are some real simple ways to keep things tidy and easy to [...]

So at this point The Charles Realty has found you that perfect condo in Boston, and even better it's dog friendly.  But more than just your condo is dog friendly; Boston is considered one of the most dog friendly cities in [...]

It's important to remember the value of your home. Especially this time of year, when being together with your family is paramount, don't forget to also give thanks to the building that keeps you safe and warm all year [...]

When shopping for a home, what's on your wish-list? If you're looking in the suburbs, due to the current state of the real estate market some of the giant homes are being sold for uber affordable prices. Does that mean you should swoop in and grab them? Not necessarily. If you're looking in the city, the prices per square foot are still so [...]

We've already has some cold days this year! Even though it has warmed back up a bit (I promise you that this is only temporary), I can assure you that winter is coming. However, it is not too late to take some steps to prep your home for the cold months [...]

"If I can't get the price I want for my condo...... I'll just rent it."

We can't tell you how often we have heard this statement over the past few years. With the housing market in Boston in a bit of a holding pattern, many condominium owners feel that the best thing to do right now is rent and wait it [...]

I think that at this point, it is safe to say that we have all seen the little scan-able bar codes on advertisements and for sale signs. Have you ever scanned one? Do you even own a smart phone that can? Do you even know what they are? For those of you who answered "no" to that last question, they are QR codes, which is short for "Quick [...]

So far this year one third of the homes purchased in Massachusetts were bought in cash-- mortgage free. In an economy that is known for its down market- why are we seeing this? Possibly because the only people who have enough assets to buy in this economy are the ones who would buy in cash anyway? Or maybe it's a reaction to the new, firm, [...]