As we enter the last week of 2012 and celebrate the holidays, everyone at The Charles Realty wants to say thank you for a wonderful year. We've worked closely with many good friends, and built many new relationships this year, and are truly fortunate for all the great things that have come our way in 2012. We all truly enjoy what we do [...]
For investors or those that are just taking their first steps into the world of investing, there is great opportunity in Boston and the Greater Boston Area. Right now Boston is dying for more rentals, there's even been articles circulating as of late that real estate experts are concerned about a shortage of [...]
We understand that there's a lot being said about the real estate market these days. Some people say it's on the up and up, others are saying there's a down turn, it's difficult to know where everything stands. But to straighten some facts out, right now is a true seller's market. Homes are selling at or above their listing price, and [...]
In the spirit of Thanksgiving Day, we wanted to take a moment to remind all of our clients and real estate professionals that we truly are thankful for them. At The Charles Realty we enjoy what we do, after 30 years of serving the Boston area real estate market we're happy to say that we still are proud to be a part of this community.
We wish everyone a wonderful and relaxing Thanksgiving! Thank you to everyone who has been a part of The Charles [...]
Chances are if you've been renting in Boston, then your lease started September 1st. By now you've settled in and your apartment feels like home, as it should. But there's also a chance you're feeling a bit bored with the white walls and the overall plainness of your space, which is understandable. Unfortunately you're afraid to decorate [...]
Recently Boston.com posted a very brief post ragarding starter homes. What they didn't address specifically, are starter homes here in Boston. While, they did speak to the more suburban single families homes, that seem to be on the decline, and spoke to the trend of condos on the upswing, Boston is obviously very [...]
Right now we know this is a slower time of year for rentals, but there's still several opportunities for you to still find the right home. The summer, especially in Boston, is the prime time for renting. This is when students and professors might be looking to make the move to Boston, but right now, students are settled in and the school [...]
Investing in upgrades can always help in regards to selling a home. We recommend that you definitely discuss possible renovations with an experienced broker---this could increase marketability and the selling power of your home. Correcting deficiencies in your home can make sellers see the property more favorably--and makes them willing to [...]
We understand that the real estate market hasn't been the easiest over the past five or so years, and we've written plenty of posts recently about how the market is bouncing back, but we thought it would be best to compare Boston real estate sales with those in other markets. Movoto.com has proved to be a great tool that allows us to plug in [...]
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