2008 July

Feast Yourself on the North End

By Erica Farthing 31 07 2008

It’s that time of year again in Boston’s historic North End- bring on the feasts! True, those who live there must fight even more for a much sought after parking spot on the weekends, but who doesn’t love eating some good fried dough while listening to live Italian music.

Each weekend there is a different feast located in different sections of the North End, celebrating a specific Saint. With weekends filled with live entertainment and fabulous Italian cuisine, you couldn’t ask for a better way to enjoy this summer!

Here is a List of the Feasts for the rest of the summer…

August 1-3 St. Agrippina di Mineo Society (Battery & Hanover Streets)

August 8-10 Madonna Della Cava Society (Battery & Hanover Streets)

August 14-17 Fisherman’s Feast (Fleet & North Streets)

August 29-31 St. Anthony’s Feast (Thatcher & Endicott Streets)

September 1 St. Lucy Society (Thatcher & Endicott Streets)

And while you’re exploring the authentic and welcoming North End neighborhood, why not check out some properties? After all, it is currently one of the hottest spots in Boston to live.

Click here to view some properties that this hot neighborhood has to offer!

If you see anything you like or would like to view more properties in the future, contact our own Thomas Cincotti, a North End resident himself.

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Categories : Boston Condos, Boston Lifestyle, Boston Lofts, North End

Industrie Lofts Gets New Website

By Anthony Longo 31 07 2008

Industrie Lofts in Chelsea, MA get a new look! Check out the new site.

These 36 loft-style condominiums, as well as the five retail spaces, offer dramatic 20-foot ceilings, an expansive common roof terrace and oversized windows for an abundance of natural light. This spectacular project was constructed primarily with green products, which will greatly reduce heating costs and are environmentally friendly.

The Industrie Lofts are located on the Chelsea/Revere line and are a commuter’s dream. Ideally situated just four miles from downtown Boston, they are minutes to Logan Airport and the Commuter Rail; steps to Route 16; and close to many other local conveniences. Chelsea residents receive a discount from the MTA Fast Lane program for ease-of-use over the Tobin Bridge. Each unit is provided with one deeded parking space, with additional parking upon request.

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Categories : Boston Lofts, RE.TECH

New MLS Listings

By Anthony Longo 30 07 2008

35 new MLS listings have come on the market the past 5 days in the downtown Boston market.

See them all here and 7 listings are already have scheduled open houses!

Also, thanks to our loyal readership, we added a new featured to the site today. In the list view below the map, if you all the way to the right we have added the DOM (Days on Market). This colum will also be sortable by the end of the day. Keep the feedback coming so CondoDomain.com can stay on top as the best online resouce for urban residential properties nationwide!

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Categories : Boston Condos, Boston Real Estate, Featured Listings, RE.TECH

Cadillac Took Out The Garage?

By Anthony Longo 26 07 2008

So did the Cadillac take out the garage?

Don’t ask me how I came across this listing on our site…but I did…and something caught my eye between the marketing photo that they are using in MLS vs the Google Street View imaging. Ok we all know, one day Google strapped these really expensive cameras on the roofs of some cars and basically drove every street in every major city in the U.S. to capture this…so all of these photos are dated at some level. (See the listing)

BUT…

The listing does show parking.

Parking:

# of Parking spaces: 2
# of Garage spaces:1

hmmmm….looks like they dug out that tree too.

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Categories : RE.TECH

Open Houses This Weekend

By Anthony Longo 26 07 2008

As you know we re-tooled our “Search” page last week and we have luckily gotten a great response from our end-users. One of our newest features is our “Open House Only” button. This allows you to search ONLY open houses for any search queary you would like.

Looking for Open Houses this weekend only in Back Bay? Click Here (36)

Beacon Hill? Click Here (102)

2 Bedroom in the North End? Click Here (28)

I did a search for all of Boston proper and this weekend pulled 555 results.

Anyway give it a whirl and let us know how easy it is now to pull all the Open Houses in Boston!

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Categories : Boston Condos, Boston Real Estate, Featured Listings, Open Houses, RE.TECH

Fueling The Economy

By Anthony Longo 25 07 2008

We are proud to announce that CondoDomain.com is now “Fueling the Economy” here in Boston. This month we had another great month with some really great clients (now friends). This month alone we have pumped more than $55,000 back into our downtown economy! Possibly our clients are buying new furniture, maybe some home upgrades and electronics….one is even buying a new car!

Take a look at our July deals.

Gross Commission are commission paid to our company via the traditional real estate model (typically 2.5-3% of the sales price as a buyers broker).

CD.com Flat Fee is the the fixed portion of the commission we keep to stay in business and provide you the best possible website combined wiht the sharpest possible buyers agents!

Refund To Our Client is the check we cut to our client when they close on their brand new condo in Boston! This amount is always the remainder of the buyers agent (CondoDomain.com LLC) commission after the $5,000 fee we take. So no matter how big your deal is, you get the cash at closing! Watch for next month with more than a $40,000 refund to one of our clients…woo hoo!

Gross Commission	CD.com Flat Fee	Refund To Our Client
$9,137.50	$5,000.00	$4,137.50
$9,980.00	$5,000.00	$4,980.00
$13,450.00	$5,000.00	$8,475.00
$23,075.00	$5,000.00	$18,075.00
$20,750.00	$5,000.00	$15,750.00
$9,225.00	$5,000.00	$4,225.00

TotalsCommission	CD.com Flat Fee	Refund To Our Client
$85,617.50	$30,000.00	$55,617.50

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Categories : Boston Condos, Commissions, RE.TECH

Fondue Fix in Back Bay

By Erica Farthing 23 07 2008

The Melting Pot is coming to a downtown Boston location and is scheduled to open in mid-August! For all of you fondue lovers out there, get ready, they will be located right in Boston’s Park Plaza Hotel & Towers at the corner of Arlington and Columbus. This just adds to all of the other great restaurants the Back Bay neighborhood has to offer, and we couldn’t be happier!

Click here for more details.

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Categories : Back Bay, Boston Lifestyle

We Love Our ‘Hood

By Erica Farthing 23 07 2008

FP3 lofts are the talk of the Fort Point Channel

In the news yet again….we were mentioned recently in an article published by Banker & Tradesman discussing the future of the Fort Point neighborhood, particularly targeting the much anticipated completion of the FP3 building.

In a rather negative light, the article reflects sales in the newest condominium development in the Fort Point neighborhood as slow due to overpricing and the lack of a neighborhood feel as new construction in this yet-to-be-up-and-coming section of Boston pushes forward toward continued development.

They claim that the units are too pricey in an emerging neighborhood that lacks a supermarket, dry cleaners, and a Starbucks.

Well… since our offices are actually right around the corner from the FP3 building, the CondoDomain crew is pleased to announce that there are in fact at least three Starbucks located in the area and while there is not yet a supermarket around the area, there are plenty of restaurants to keep us fed, and many more to come.

Speaking of supermarkets, since when is that a requirement for a neighborhood? The North End certainly does not have a supermarket, while it is close to one in Beacon Hill, it is certainly not convenient. And yes, Beacon Hill has a Whole Foods, Back Bay residents have a Shaws, but with the ease and convenience of Peapod deliveries in the city, is a nearby supermarket really a necessity?

While people have greeted this emerging neighborhood with a mixed reception, the Fort Point neighborhood undoubtedly exudes a vibrant energy as it grows into its own unique area of downtown Boston. Not only do the FP3 condos offer fabulous views of the Financial District, Seaport, Fort Point Channel, and Boston Harbor, but Barbara Lynch, of No.9 Park and B&G Oyster fame, is set to apply her signature style to the ground-floor retail and restaurant spaces.

Our own Tony Longo was quoted as saying, “I love the building and the condos are spectacular…” And we can’t help but wholeheartedly agree.

We are huge fans of this property, and as such, are continuing to place buyers there. The Fort Point neighborhood is an exciting place to be now and holds an even greater promise for the future. Some may think that this area has a long way to go…but there is no question that the Fort Point is well on its way, and the FP3 building is playing a large part of that.

For more information please feel free to contact us or view properties on our brand-new search site!

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Categories : Boston Condos, Boston Lifestyle, Boston Lofts, Boston Real Estate, New Developments

Boston Nears Top of Forbes List

By Anthony Longo 23 07 2008

The top five U.S. real estate markets for investment on the “Forbes” list are New York City, Washington, D.C., Los Angeles, San Francisco and Seattle. Boston is No. 6, followed by Chicago, Las Vegas, Phoenix and Orlando, Fla.

Like New York, office investing in Boston is the top pick for European investors, but the multi-family home and apartment markets are attractive too. While prices have only gone up 3% in the last year, according to real estate investing firm Marcus & Millichap, a 41% decline in expected construction completions is expected to tighten the market. (Read article)

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2 Commonwealth Avenue

By Anthony Longo 22 07 2008

Rarely available unit at The Carlton House at 2 Commonwealth Ave. Stunning front facing corner unit on Arlington St and Comm Ave with incredible views of the Public Garden and Comm Ave Mall. The unit was 2 units which were combined and completely gutted and now ready for build-out. Two valet parking spots are included. This is an unique opportunity for someone who has been waiting for a home in this location in the Carlton House, and re-design the unit to their taste and lifestyle.

While we were at it showing this very rare unit right next to the Old Ritz Carlton Boston Common…now The Taj Hotel….we thought we should show off our new mapping also! Check out our Google Street View implementation into our site. Man…we are loving innovation in this industry!

Price: $5,000,000

Refund:ï¿½ $120,000 when you buy with CondoDomain.com

2 Commonwealth Ave
Unit # 8C/D
Boston, MA 02116

MLS # 70731061

Status: Active
Type: Condominium
Beds: 3 Bedroom
Bath: 3 (Baths)

Sq/Ft: 2810
Price per Sq/Ft: $1,779.36
Condo Fee: $2,851 (monthly)
Taxes: $33,090 (annual)

Estimated Payment: $25,609

Listing Courtesoy of Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Boston - Commonwealth Ave.
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Categories : Back Bay, Boston Condos, Boston Real Estate, RE.TECH, Super Luxury

Our Clients Make The News

By Anthony Longo 22 07 2008

Our clients make the news…you shall be next!

Our clients Jonny Moore (Right) and Michael Olinger (Left) whom have just relocated from Dallas to Boston this month and are now proud new residents in our gorgeous South End Neighborhood. Congratulations on your new home guys!

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Categories : Advertising, Boston Condos, Boston Lifestyle, Boston Real Estate, South End

Out With the Old, In With the New?

By Erica Farthing 21 07 2008

As someone from the midwest, moving to Boston was quite an eye opener for me. Driving down the tree-lined streets of Commonwealth Ave, the beautiful brownstones create a unique feel in Boston, that I had never seen before. Coming from a place where my apartments and townhouses had all been recently built and amenities such as parking and an elevator were automatically included, not a luxury, it was shocking to discover just what was lacking in these older buildings that were priced at such a high cost.

Both old and new buildings make Boston such a city of contrast, offering cosmopolitan sophistication in a historical setting. In today’s article in The Boston Globe, brownstone living versus modern condominium living is discussed. As new construction of luxury condominiums continues to boom in Boston, many people are choosing modern amenities over historic character.

There are many reasons why there has been a shift toward urban condominiums, including less maintenance and stress. Many of the older buildings in Boston require many repairs and upkeep as opposed to new construction condominium developments that offer the latest in modern luxury living. However, with the added luxuries these new condominiums offer, higher condo fees also play a part.

Ultimately, at the end of the day, whether someone chooses to purchase a brownstone or a new condo or loft, it is an individual decision. Boston brownstones are an integral part of the city’s rich history and the new developments have brought a new level in luxury living in Boston.

The purchase of a new home is big decision that requires much thought and consideration. Finding properties and researching information with a buyers agent helps the decision-making process, allowing the buyer to make a careful and well thought out decision before making such a large commitment.

Interested in looking for a new condo or brownstone Feel free to contact us or search our new site. Don’t forget to register so you can login to see 100% data and view the properties at the same time! As always, check out the blog for the latest Boston happenings.