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Iron-Broker
Hello! I am the newest Boston real estate agent here at Cabot & Company. I started about 2 months ago, and it has been great so far. I was already very familiar with the area, having lived all over Boston neighborhoods for the last 7 years– from Brookline to Beacon Hill to Back Bay to Cambridge. The biggest thing to getting oriented was seeing all the different types of apartments that this area has to offer. Luckily, our office works with some great landlords so I have seen some really amazing Boston property.
Aside from training in my new role here at Cabot, I am also training for the Ford Ironman Louisville triathlon. For those of you that don’t know, an Ironman is a 2.4 mile swim, followed by a 112 mile bike ride and ending with a marathon (26.2 mile run). The race starts at 7 am and you have to finish the course by midnight (you have 17 hours to finish). You can visit my website for some pictures and more information about this challenge.
I have until the end of August to get ready. You can help me out by calling me at 617-894-2138 and telling me that you want a penthouse apartment in a building without an elevator. I’ll be happy to take you up to see as many as you like because I need all the training I can get.
Eric Shabshelowitz
Cabot & Company
213 Newbury Street
Boston, MA 02116
Cell: 617-894-2138
Fax: 617-536-8410
Email: eric@cabotandcompany.com
www.cabotandcompany.com
Welcome to all International Investors
Welcome! Benvenuto! Bienvenue! Boa vinda! Recepcion! Willkommen! Добро пожаловать! 환영! 欢迎! 歓迎! أهلا وسهلا! Καλώς ήρθατε! Welkom!
In the last few weeks our office has witnessed a substantial increase in Boston real estate investment inquiries from international buyers. The majority have been from Europe, probably due to the Greek bailout and the fall of the euro. Despite the many economic problems in the United States, and I for one am very unhappy with the unbridled spending and borrowing of our federal government, the United States of America is still viewed as a safe refuge, particularly in times of uncertainty.
Real estate is tangible and Boston has a fabulous international image. Combined with the hyperinflation of many other international real estate markets, Boston property appears to be a bargain with prices generally under $1,000 per square foot. A client from China recently told me that Hong Kong prices are now around $4,000 per square foot. London and Moscow are even higher! So, to all of you wonderful visitors from abroad: Welcome, welcome, welcome to Boston!
Cabot and Company News
"The New Rules of Real Estate" by Ruth Simon from RealEstateJournal.com
This is an accurate article about current market trends, and it offers excellent advice to Buyers, Sellers and Investors. The following excerpt is a concise summary of the main points Ms. Simon discusses:
New Market Approaches
As the real-estate market cools and the number of homes for sale climbs, buyers and sellers need to adjust their strategies.
| Who | What They Should Do |
| Sellers | Price your home competitively in comparison to other houses on the market. Lower your price if the house doesn't attract much interest or offers in the first few weeks. |
| First Time Buyers | Take advantage of higher inventories of unsold homes to negotiate for a better deal. This can include a lower purchase price, help with closing costs or a more flexible move-in date. |
| Move-up Buyers | In some parts of the country, the high-end is cooling faster that the low end, creating opportunities for people looking to trade up. Contingent offers are becoming more common, though they are still frowned upon in some areas. |
| Relocators | Employees who are relocating should choose a new home that will be easy to resell if they must move again. One winning strategy: Stick to houses that are in top-notch condition and in an excellent school district. |
Time to Revisit the Four Seasons!
This week's featured home in Boston Homes Newspaper is a luxurious condominium at the newly refurbished Residences at the Four Seasons. This development, which includes the hotel, retains its panache among Boston's top luxury properties. Owners enjoy premier concierge services, valet parking, a health spa and swimming pool!
For sale through Cabot and Company are the following:
Gorgeous city views from a two bedroom, two bathroom, with garage parking. Also includes a granite kitchen, hardwood floors, w/d
Four Seasons Place #1204 Exclusive $1,175,000
Seldom available: one bedroom ideally situated on the15th floor with great light and views. Also includes garage parking.
Four Seasons Place # 1514 Exclusive $ 899,000
Look for the article in this Saturday's edition of Boston Homes with the latest Four Seasons news and much more pictures.
Make sure to visit our website.
Buy a Condo in Boston This Week!
Homebuyer tax credit expires this week - thousands of dollars could slip through your fingers!
First-time homebuyers are under pressure to have signed contracts in effect no later than April 30, 2010, and to close no later that June 30, 2010 to qualify for a substantial 10% of the purchase price up to an $8,000 credit! Current homeowners can be eligible for a benefit of up to $6,500.
Less than a week to get your paperwork going, which means you need a Cabot and Company sales specialist to help you put a deal together quickly and efficiently.
Call 617-262-6200 and ask for any sales expert below to take advantage of this huge savings. Why pay rent?
Rene Rodriguez
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