Archive for the ‘Boston Realty’ Category
Tuesday, January 17th, 2012
BOSTON MAGAZINE JANUARY 2012
Living Large
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.
Tags: back bay parking, back bay parking real estate, back bay parking spots, boston parking, boston parking real estate, parking spots for sale
Posted in Back Bay, Boston Buyer Broker, Boston Investments Property, Boston Luxury Real Estate, Boston Neighborhoods, Boston Property, Boston Real Estate, Boston Real Estate Agent, Boston Real Estate Trends, Boston Realty, Cabot and Company News |
Wednesday, January 11th, 2012
January 2012
Happy New Year!
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!
Tags: 2012 Boston Real Estate, 2012 Boston Relocating, 2012 real estate
Posted in Back Bay, Back Bay Apartments, Back Bay Condos, Beacon Hill, Beacon Hill Apartments, Beacon Hill Condos, Boston Apartments, Boston Buyer Agent, Boston Buyer Broker, Boston Condos, Boston Homes, Boston Luxury Condos, Boston Luxury Real Estate, Boston Neighborhoods, Boston Property, Boston Real Estate, Boston Real Estate Agent, Boston Real Estate Trends, Boston Realty |
Wednesday, January 4th, 2012
Don’t miss out on the chance of a lifetime! This Sunday we are having an open house for an amazing condo at 337 Commonwealth Ave that is a spacious two bed, two bath penthouse. With a $100K price reduction and listing at $929,000, this sunnyside Comm Ave home is a must see! The elegant home boasts breath-taking views of the Back Bay skyline, features high ceilings, skylights and original detail.
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!
Tags: back bay home, back bay townhouse, comm ave condo, comm ave home, commonwealth ave condo, commonwealth ave home, townhouse price redux
Posted in Back Bay, Back Bay Condos, Boston Condos, Boston Events, Boston Homes, Boston Luxury Condos, Boston Luxury Real Estate, Boston Neighborhoods, Boston Property, Boston Real Estate, Boston Real Estate Agent, Boston Realty, Cabot and Company News, Featured Listing, Open House |
Friday, December 16th, 2011
By Eric Shabshelowitz
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.
Tags: Back Bay, Back Bay Apartments, Back Bay Condos, Boston Apartments, Boston Commercial Real Estate, Boston Investments Property, Boston Luxury Real Estate, Boston Neighborhoods, Boston Property, Boston Real Estate, Boston Real Estate Trends, Boston Realty, Cabot and Company News, South End, South End Apartments, South End Condos, South End Neighborhood
Posted in Back Bay, Beacon Hill, Boston Buyer Broker, Boston Commercial Real Estate, Boston Investments Property, Boston Neighborhoods, Boston Property, Boston Real Estate, Boston Realty, Cabot and Company News, Featured Listing, Fenway, Financial District, North End, South End |
Monday, December 12th, 2011
By Eric Shabshelowitz
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.
Tags: Back Bay Real Estate, Boston Real Estate, Boston rental Rates, financial district real estate, Retail Renting rates in Boston, South End Real estate
Posted in Back Bay, Back Bay Apartments, Back Bay Condos, Boston Apartments, Boston Commercial Real Estate, Boston Investments Property, Boston Luxury Real Estate, Boston Neighborhoods, Boston Property, Boston Real Estate, Boston Real Estate Trends, Boston Realty, Cabot and Company News, South End, South End Apartments, South End Condos, South End Neighborhood |
Friday, September 30th, 2011
Back Bay Mansion Open House a Hit!
Cabot’s own multi-talented Natalija Pavlovic sings The Girl From Ipanema in Portugese at Cabot & Company’s spectacular Brokers Open House at the 410 Beacon Street waterside townhouse last week.
While a chef prepared sensational appetizers in the gourmet kitchen, the Boston brokerage community was able to get a taste of the good life while touring the $9.65 million dollar Back Bay mansion!
Natalija Pavlovic Singing in the Library
Click here to read more about this unique luxury property for sale, view more photos, and take our virtual tours. Did you miss the Open House? Contact Us today if you’d like to schedule an appointment to view this amazing Back Bay mansion. Visit www.410beaconstreet.com to learn more!
410 Beacon Street Kitchen
410 Beacon Street Foyer
410 Beacon Street Windows
410 Beacon Street Views
Tags: 410 beacon street, Back Bay luxury home, back bay mansion, The Girl From Ipanema
Posted in Back Bay, Back Bay Condos, Boston Condos, Boston Events, Boston Homes, Boston Luxury Condos, Boston Luxury Real Estate, Boston Property, Boston Real Estate, Boston Realty, Cabot and Company News, Featured Listing, Open House |
Monday, September 19th, 2011
This week’s featured listing is a luxury condo in the West End neighborhood of Boston at 6 Whittier Place, unit #8D. It has excellent views of some of the most iconic landmarks of boston, including the Charles River and Zakim Bridge. It houses two open-space bedrooms, two bathrooms in a amazing spacious concept floorplan. The Kitchen includes a breakfast bar. The bathrooms feature beautiful marble and the living and dining area provide open comfort. Located just minutes away from Beacon Hill, the neighborhood provides plenty of amenities and excitement in one of the best areas to be in Boston. The building itself includes 24-hour concierge in the lobby, access to Club at Charles River Park for fitness and fun, and it also offers extra storage and garage parking.
If you are interested in 6 Whittier Pl, #8D Condo in Boston’s West End neighborhood and would like more information, please contact Josh Medeiros at 617-896-5005 today!
Tags: boston west end condo, west end condo, west end luxury condo
Posted in Boston Condos, Boston Homes, Boston Luxury Condos, Boston Luxury Real Estate, Boston Neighborhoods, Boston Property, Boston Real Estate, Boston Real Estate Agent, Boston Realty, Featured Listing |
Thursday, September 15th, 2011
Back Bay One located in key Boston area with tons of amenities
One Back Bay Luxury Building is the most ideal residence when it comes to Boston city living. Located at 135 Clarendon Street, it’s only two blocks away from the world-famous Newbury Street, a few MBTA stops to the Boston Common or in the other direction, Feneway Park, and it’s in walking distance from the beautiful Copley Square.
The One Back Bay Luxury Building features tons of amenities. It has a Terrace with BBQ grill, a state-of-the-art fitness center, on-site gourmet market, children’s interactive play and party room, 24-hour concierge and doorman service, and much, much, more.
Designer, A.M. Stern, masterfully crafted the building down to the last detail. With an eye for perfection, his level of excellence is breathtaking. The interiors feature select hardwood oak floors, Botticino Marble in the bathrooms, and top-of-the-line kitchen appliances.
To find out more about One Back Bay Luxury Building, contact us today! Our expert real estate agents are happy to help you with any questions or information.
Tags: Back Bay Apartments, Back Bay Luxury Apartments, Boston city living, One Back Bay Building, One Back Bay Homes, One Back Bay Luxury Apartments, One Back Bay Luxury Building, One Back Bay luxury condos, One Back Bay Luxury real estate
Posted in Back Bay, Back Bay Apartments, Back Bay Condos, Boston Apartments, Boston Neighborhoods, Boston Property, Boston Real Estate, Boston Real Estate Agent, Boston Realty, Featured Listing |
Thursday, September 1st, 2011
BACK BAY BEACON STREET BRAHMIN BROWNSTONE ON CHARLES RIVER WARRANTS A BROKERS’ OPEN-HOUSE WORTHY OF THE FINEST HOME!!!!!
The mansion's extravagant courtyard
Cabot & Company will host a brokers’ open house on Thursday September 15th from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm. at 410 Beacon Street. This event is co-sponsored by First Republic Bank and they have an amazing menu being prepared by their fine caterer. Enjoy the way “life should be” for two hours in a classic waterside Beacon Street townhouse with a quartet from the New England Conservatory playing cool jazz in the private inner courtyard. Explore the entire mansion while savoring, among other farm-fresh items, pumpkin ravioli and dessert shooters! Sip some wine and share this extraordinary broker’s open house in the company of your colleagues in a magnificent setting. You may even help us sell it!
For more information please contact one of our very knowledgeable real estate agents, today!
Tags: 410 beacon street, back bay mansion, beacon street mansion, brownstone home, mansion on charles river, open house
Posted in Back Bay, Back Bay Apartments, Back Bay Condos, Boston Condos, Boston Events, Boston Luxury Condos, Boston Luxury Real Estate, Boston Neighborhoods, Boston Property, Boston Real Estate, Boston Real Estate Agent, Boston Realty, Cabot and Company News, Open House |
Tuesday, August 2nd, 2011
Calling all buyers looking for investment property in the Back Bay of Boston! This front-facing, one bedroom condo is a gem!
Located on the sunny-side of Beacon Street, sunlight pours through the large bay windows in the living room. The kitchen, which is renovated with granite counters and stainless appliances, features a breakfast bar and an open layout that is great for entertaining. The bedroom is generously sized and has ample closet space. Currently leased through June 1, 2012
To schedule a showing or get some additional information, call Josh Medeiros at 617-896-5005 or email him at josh@cabotandcompany.com.
$459,000
649 SF
Taxes (est. 2012): $5,147
Condo Fee: $329
Tags: Back Bay Condo, Beacon Street Condo, investment property, modern design, modern home, modern kitchen, one bedroom, one bedroom condo, renovated kitchen, stainless steel appliances
Posted in Back Bay, Back Bay Condos, Boston Condos, Boston Homes, Boston Luxury Condos, Boston Luxury Real Estate, Boston Neighborhoods, Boston Property, Boston Real Estate, Boston Real Estate Agent, Boston Realty, Featured Listing |
Pahk the Cah – For $350K
