Right now going green is the big movement, securing a more sustainable future for all of us. In the Boston area with so many older colonials and victorians it's difficult to find homes with a green initiative, but there's a new home on the market in Charlestown and it strives to meet all eco-friendly requirements. This 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom [...]

In honor of a little Spring cleaning, here a list of crazy cleaning tips that really work!

1. Wash Tupperware containers with baking soda and hot water so they don't smell like previously stored food.
2. Use a lint roller to clean cloth lamp shades
3. Don't bother buying a dusting mitt- use an old sock
4. To remove hardened wax from your tablecloths
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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 [...]