by John Ford | Jan 22, 2018 | Uncategorized
If you’re moving to Boston from another state/city, should you buy a Boston condo right away, or rent for awhile? My friends, it’s an easy choice. First, though, I’m talking about if you are moving into Boston, not near Boston. If you are moving into...
by John Ford | Jan 22, 2018 | Uncategorized
According to ATTOM Data Solutions’ 2018 Rental Affordability Report, “buying a median-priced home is more affordable than renting a three-bedroom property in 240 of 447 [or 54% of] U.S. counties analyzed for the report.” For the report, ATTOM Data Solutions compared...
by John Ford | Jan 22, 2018 | Uncategorized
One key statistic that MLS (Multiple Listing Services) uses is the average dollars-per-square-foot buyers paid for a Boston luxury condos in different neighborhoods. So how much did Boston condo buyers pay in your neighborhood? According to the MLS Annual Report 2017,...
by John Ford | Jan 22, 2018 | Uncategorized
In the last 12 months, nearly 40 Boston luxury condos sold for more than $5,000,000 apiece. Where were they? 17 of the sales were in Midtown/Downtown, making it the No. 1 location for $5 million-plus condominiums. The neighborhood of Back Bay was a little less and was...
by John Ford | Jan 21, 2018 | Uncategorized
You viewed a Boston luxury condo before the first official open house. You want the condo and are ready to make an offer, but the sellers and listing broker have set a date when all offers should be submitted. Should you seize the day and submit an offer before the...
by John Ford | Jan 21, 2018 | Uncategorized
The Greater Boston MLS gives details on 156 condominiums that closed in 2017 in Downtown Boston. I have attached a list of the Top 3 Highest Condominium sales last month. Even though the MLS covers hundreds of Massachusetts communities, all 3 of the highest...
