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 [...]

These days, to snag one of the new luxury condos in Back Bay, The South End or one of Boston’s other coveted neighborhoods, you have to be early to the game and ready to make a purchase before construction is completed.  So we want to bring attention to a boutique condominium development in Bay Village scheduled to open later this year. [...]

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 own [...]

It’s chic, it’s vibrant and it’s charming, but those aren’t the only reasons Back Bay is one of our top picks for those looking at real estate in Boston.  Though it’s one of the pricier neighborhoods in the city, condos for sale in Back Bay are in high demand and don’t stay on the market for long.  Here’s [...]

Boston real estate isn't cheap, so when you've purchased a home in the city, its likely that you'll want to keep your moving costs as low as possible.  So, we partnered with our friends at TSI to put together some tips that will help you create (and stick to) a moving budget.  Here's what they have to [...]

The Boston real estate market is a little tricky for buyers right now, with far less supply than there is demand for condos in Back Bay, The South End, Beacon Hill and other popular neighborhoods.  Because of this, it's important for buyers to always have updated and current information about condos for sale in Boston neighborhoods, and [...]

Boston is one of the most dynamic cities in the country, full of history, rich with culture and loads of entertainment - it’s a great place to live and everybody knows it.  But it’s always been a national leader in housing costs, and the extreme lack of real estate for sale in Boston is causing both demand and prices to skyrocket.  Thousands [...]