Billionaire Vornado chairman Steven Roth stated he deliberately sat on a blighted Manhattan building to get government funds, putting into question Roth's real motives behind the Filene's Basement redevelopment site at One Franklin. [Read More: Click Here]
03 September 2010
“The debtor has demonstrated no ability to mount a fresh sales campaign to rehabilitate its business or otherwise reorganize nor does it have any prospects for such reorganization on the horizon.” Those are the words of Prudential Insurance Co., the main debt holder of the W Boston, and foreshadow their desire to foreclose on the [...]
28 August 2010
Are you considering purchasing a Boston area home for the first time? If so, you are probably both excited and nervous about your decision. After all, purchasing a home is a major transaction and you are getting ready to embark upon a major change in your life. To ensure the process goes as smoothly as [...]
27 August 2010
Are you among the many people trying to figure out a way to pay their mortgage and stop foreclosure? Across the country, times aren’t easy right now and more people than ever are losing jobs, leading to other financial problems like keeping up on house payments. Everywhere you look there are companies offering to stop [...]
26 August 2010
With UCLA professor Donald Shoup continuing to garner further exposure for his ideas around the perils of free parking and what it costs residents of cities across the US, the merits of parking spot ownership also continue to gather steam. In a recent NY Times article, Shoup states that 99% of automobile trips end in [...]
25 August 2010
Going green, or eco-friendly, is more than just a passing trend in the real estate industry. Rather, it is the wave of the future and Boston condo developers and current owners alike are taking notice. In fact, a growing number of homebuyers are looking for homes with eco-friendly designs and construction. Therefore, if you are [...]
24 August 2010
As the monolithic apartment rental turnover day of September 1st approaches, Boston renters gain while landlords scramble to fill excess inventory that "should" have been rented by now.
23 August 2010
Walk Score's newly launched Transit Score offering allows homebuyers to evaluate long term transportation costs associated with a potential home.
20 August 2010
When it comes to buying a home, some buyers might be tempted to cut out the middleman and attempt to do all of the work on their own. While this is certainly one possible option, there are actually many reasons why a buyer should seek out the assistance of a Realtor when purchasing a home. [...]
19 August 2010
The Fenway neighborhood has always held a special place in the hearts of Bostonians. The smell of hot dog and peanut vendors, the nostalgia of the run down buildings and worn streets, a stroll on them is almost like taking a page from a history book. However, a local developer has a new vision for [...]
11 August 2010
During the real estate crisis that plagued much of the nation, many homeowners have suffered the loss of their homes. Most have fought to stay and pay their mortgages. However, there are also select property owners that have purposely let their investments fall to the wayside while the market has dipped. The property owners discussed [...]
10 August 2010
You may be working with an agent, who like me, recognizes an educated client is a happy client. If not, I offer you some information to chew on. I recognize many of you reading this are qualified to buy (a great thing in this market), but perhaps waiting for property to drop further (a bad [...]
09 August 2010
Have you been considering purchasing a new home? Whether you are a first time homebuyer or you are considering moving to a larger or smaller home to suit your personal needs, now is a very good time to make the move. In fact, there are five very good reasons to consider buying a new home. [...]
06 August 2010
Boston continues the tradition of Restaurant Week, an opportunity to enjoy special prix-fixe meals at participating restaurants all across the city. This time around, pricing and timeline is as follows: $15.10 & $20.10 Lunches $33.10 Dinners August 15 – 20 & 22 – 27 Patrons can make reservations using Open Table – tables go fast, [...]
03 August 2010
Buying and selling real estate is a very emotional and psychological experience. Perhaps you’ve been on one of the two sides at some point in your life. You know when you’ve had to either decide on a minimum number to sell your home or maximum number to buy a home? Yes, that fun game of [...]
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