MLS reports in the month of April, 61 multi-families sold and 191 went under contract not to mention inventory is down 18% from last year.

HERE IS YOUR OPPORTUNITY! (Seen below) We have a terrific 3 family in South Boston already proving a 5% cap rate and room to go to 6%! Fully leased near public transportation and the beach is 2 blocks away!

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If you would like to learn more about 190 L Street, South Boston, or interested in other multi-family homes for sale, Call Eric Shabshelowitz at 617-896-5010 and schedule a showing today!

At $3.9 million, the 21 Holyoke Street home is a must see for anyone interested in luxury real estate in the Boston area.

For more information about this spectacular home in the South End, please contact Shelagh Brennan at (617) 896-5002 and schedule a showing today!

Paint is just one of many details that need to be considered to get your property sold.  Buyers are meticulous, so these details are important.  Let our experts show you how to maximize your property’s potential.

We want to list your property to sell!

For more information or a free consultation, contact Eric Shabshelowitz at 617-894-2138 or eric@cabotandcompany.com.

505 Tremont 402-03 spacious master bedroom suite

The elegance and beauty of 505 Tremont St, #402-03 is a sight to behold. The luxury Boston condo located in the premier Atelier 505 building features 3 bedrooms, a media-room/library, 3 ½ bathrooms, and a terrace with an epic city view. The luxury condo also has a huge living room that leads out to the terrace, and an expansive kitchen with a long breakfast bar, including state-of-the-art appliances from Gaggenau, Miele and SubZero. The luxury condo has a walk-in pantry great for storing all your kitchen necessities and it has a laundry room. The master suite is massive with a brilliant view of Back Bay. Included in the master suite is a private terrace, sybaritic spa bath, and walk-in closet. The luxury home also has two amazing guest bedrooms, central stereo and surround sound system great for entertainment and entertaining. And for those who like to stay mobile, 3 car garage parking.

The Boston luxury condo has it all! If you are interested in living at 505 Tremont Street, please Contact Rene Rodriguez at 617-896-5006 today! Our expert and knowledgeable real estate agents would be glad to help you.

The luxurious living area with beautiful city view at 505 Alterier 402-03

Rachel Slade’s off-kilter take on Hub dwellings.

By Rachel Slade

Pahk the Cah – For $350K
Life just keeps getting tougher for Back Bay die-hards, as ex-suburbanites pour into the city with their pedigreed dogs and black BMW’s. So when circling the block for three hours after a hard day’s work loses its charm, it’s time to invest in some asphalt. But with only a handful of parking spots listed on the MLS, the Back Bay’s alleys are precious property, indeed. Case in point: Though a two-vehicle tandem space between Commonwealth Avenue and Newbury Street is exposed to all the elements – snow (BYO shovel), inebriated students – it costs about $1,000 a square foot, making it some of the priciest pavement in the world. Get a Zipcar account, you say?
That’s part of the problem–the car-sharing powerhouse has already gobbled up 107 spots around the neighborhood. Where’s teleportation when you need it?
Address: 132 Commonwealth Avenue, #5/6 Listing Price: $350,000, Listing Agent: Shelagh Brennan, Cabot and Company, 617-896-5002, cabotandcompany.com, Stats: One big, expensive slab of pavement in the Back Bay.

January 2012

Congratulations, you have been hired! According to a recent article on Forbes.com, Boston tied for 13th of cities to be hiring this year. Overall, there is an 11% net hiring expectancy in the U.S.

What does this mean to you as a new hire and possible relocater to Boston? Consider that rental prices in Boston are already high and availability extremely low. This is before this job growth news!

5 Tips from Cabot and Company Real Estate

1. Find a reputable real estate agency. Our agents at Cabot and Company in Boston’s Back Bay are experienced professionals. Visit www.cabotandcompany.com or call 617-262-6200.

2. Begin your search as early as possible. As soon as you get the employment green light, preferably 60-90 days in advance, reach out and start your search.

3. Identify the key neighborhoods you will live in. Keep transportation and proximity to work in mind.

4. Make some transportation decisions. Boston has a great public transit system. The city has recently added many bicycle lanes. Boston is a walking city and there are many very accessible short term car rental options.

5. Organize paperwork and funds in advance of finding an apartment so you can act quickly when you see a good option. Once again, the seasoned agents at Cabot and Company real estate can assist you in your search.

Congratulations!

The event will be held at 337 Commonwealth Ave, Boston, MA in the Back Bay for the newly $100K price reduxed home, Unit 40, and kicks off this Sunday,  Jan. 8, from 12-1pm.

For more information about this property or interested in learning more about available Back Bay homes, please contact the Cabot & Company offices, today!

For the first time since the economic downturn began in 2008, the monthly national average for commercial real estate prices showed year-over-year improvement. According to the report, in October 2011, prices increased 2.2% from the same period a year ago. The average transaction size (+29.4%) and overall transaction volume (+23%) are both showing positive improvement.

Another positive sign for the commercial real estate market is that the ratio of distressed sales continues to decline. In March 2011, 35.4% of all repeat sales were distressed sales. In October, that number shrank to 25.2% nationally.

As we head into the new year, this positive trend should continue. Interest rates are at record lows, which is presenting great opportunities for businesses to buy their retail and office spaces rather than continue to rent. Commercial real estate is also a popular investment vehicle amidst the recent uncertainty in the stock market.

Call Eric Shabshelowitz at 617-896-5010 or email him at eric@cabotandcompany.com to learn more about commercial real estate opportunities in and around Boston.

Rent Rates for Boston Retail Space

Rental rates in the Boston retail market are slightly lower than last quarter (down 0.2%) and essentially flat from one year ago (down 0.07%).  In the Back Bay, quoted retail rent rates for the third quarter averaged $60.87 per square foot; in the South End, $31.22 per square foot; and the Financial District, $35.00 per square foot.

Largest Lease Signings in Greater Boston

The largest lease signings of 2011 include a 60,000 square foot lease by Stop & Shop at Atlantic Plaza (Reading, MA), a 45,000 square foot lease by Whole Food Market in Lynnfield, MA, and most recently, a 43,998 square foot lease by Restoration Hardware in Boston’s Back Bay.  Restoration Hardware will be moving into the former Louis Boston building.

Improvement in the Market

While rent rates are down, the Boston retail market showed improvement in the third quarter.  The vacancy rate is down to 4.6% for the Boston market.  In the Back Bay, which includes premier shopping destination Newbury Street, vacancy is down to 3.6%.

With the improvement of the market, now is a wise time to invest in retail properties.  Single-tenant, triple-net leases, for instance, are becoming increasingly popular as investment opportunities; particularly with the recent ups-and-downs of the stock market.

Call Eric Shabshelowitz at 617-896-5010 or email him at eric@cabotandcompany.com to learn more about retail leasing and sales opportunities throughout the Greater Boston area.

330 Darmtouth, #1A, Boston, MA

330 Dartmouth, #1A, Boston, MA

Listed at $439,000, this Back Bay one bedroom is as nice as Boston Condos get!   Located within close proximity to Copley Square and the Prudential Center.

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330 Darmtouth, #1B, Boston, MA

330 Dartmouth, #1B, Boston, MA

Listed at $435,000, this one bedroom condo is a charmer!  Located on in the Back Bay and downtown neighborhoods, this desirably located Boston condo can be your new home!

View the full listing and more photos, or schedule a showing here.