Did you just move into a new spot? Do you have a home that feels sterile and barren? Here are some tips for making your pad more comfortable and personal. When you come home after a long day at work, or a snowy commute, you ought to feel cozy among your [...]
This Back Bay home rests in one of the most sought after locations in all of Boston, in close proximity to Beacon Hill, walking distance to the Boston Public Gardens, and steps away from the Esplanade with partial river views. You truly have the entire city waiting for you right outside the front door. A rare parking space in the rear of [...]
We see a lot of properties with exposed brick here in Boston, both in rentals and sales and while they create a great urban feel and add character to a space. Today the Boston Metro ran a brief article on how to make exposed brick work in your home, because it can often be limiting. Here's a little recap of the tips they offered in today's [...]
The Great Dog Rescue New England is a charity that is very close to many of us here are The Charles Realty. Several of our agents have adopted their dogs from rescue programs and more specifically through The Great Dog Rescue New England. Two of our agents are personally very invested, working for the organization and coordinating [...]
Boston's skyline is expecting a few new developments. We've posted about Millennium Place in the past- a new building planned for the downtown area on Washington Street, with 256 luxury units forming fifteen stories of living space. The building will add a modern glass and steel look for eye-catching extravagance in the Boston Common [...]
It's chilly out there this week for Bostonians. Rather than cranking up the heat (and your bill!) check out some of these tips for staying cozy in your Boston home:
Recently more numbers and predictions have been released from sites like Zillow, supporting the idea that property values are going to continue to rise. Pictured above is a graph showing the estimated rise in property values based on surveys of 100 economists. With an expected 4.6% rise in home prices in 2013, this is undoubtably the time to buy and [...]
Being a good neighbor does not take much effort and it certainly provides plenty of benefits for you. It means fewer complaints from other neighbors, that extra help when you need moving something, or extra resources, like when you run out of butter or milk. It's also a nice opportunity to meet new people and make some friends, so just be [...]
Time for a fresh start in a new year! The best way to get a fresh start is with a clean house, here are a few tips on maintaining a clean house in 2013:
1. Labeling can never hurt matters. Labeling drawers, and containers is a quick reminder that you shouldn't just toss random clutter on the nearest shelf. You'll feel like you have to [...]
The Back Bay is one of the most sough-after and desireable neighborhoods in Boston, but it is known for being pricey and it can potentially be difficult to find a home right in the heart of the neighborhood. Right now on the market, however, is a beautiful 1-bedroom apartment, that is entirely gut-renovated in a gorgeous traditional [...]
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