Bostons Seaport District over the past year has received a great deal of media attention regarding the many ways this area of the city plans to build itself up as Bostons next attractive neighborhood. The location of the Seaport that perhaps has received the greatest amount of attention as of late has been the newly …
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As if it were not obvious enough, roughly one third of the population of the city of Boston is inhabited by college students. However, what about once the diploma is in hand and embarking on ones next life journey comes into play? Well, as it turns out, staying, living and working in Boston seems to …
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Did the thrill of the buying season ever end come the closing of 2012? Certainly not; activity this year has only continued to be so rampant that any preconception of a slower winter season for 2013 has been put to rest. With an improving economy and increased jobs injecting a renewed sense of optimism and …
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The Spring 2013 issue of the Gibson Sothebys International Realty The Collection magazine was just released and is on its way to mailboxes all over the region! As the third edition of our own personal magazine, the first edition came out in the Spring of 2012 and was a truly groundbreaking accomplishment for the firm. …
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It seems quite often in todays real estate market in Boston for properties to not only sell at asking price, but frequently above such said price. In his most recent post known as Bates By the Numbers on Curbed Boston, Gibson Sothebys International Realtys own David Bates provides some very insightful information about the status …
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The housing disaster, as some may very well think of it as, was a period of time interlinked with the economic recession that lasted roughly from 2007 through the end of 2011. While much of the nation is still in a state of struggle in terms of their real estate industrys performance, 2012 saw a …
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As a real estate professional within The Greater Boston Area, it is all too commonplace to be aware of the fact that the average days on market for properties is decreasing; and mightily so at that. Even if not directly involved in this business, headlines are abundant explaining this new phenomenon that we are in, …
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One of our newest listings truly is one of a kind. Located in South Boston, this property is a mixed-use commercial and residential listing. With two bedrooms on the top floor of which there are four in total, the ground floor is a turn-key, fully operational day spa and gift store. The address, at 699 …
Energy efficiency is becoming so popular amongst businesses that Bostons Mayor, Thomas M. Menino has even proposed an energy scoring ordinance that would rate commercial properties in order to encourage landlords to invest in energy saving technologies. In fact, the Environmental Protection Agency has recognized Boston as the #10 city Nationwide for energy efficiency. Out …
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Gibson Sothebys International Realty agents Kyle & Leslie Mann of Weston are donating $1,000 to the Animal Rescue League (ARL) of Boston for every home listing they sell this year. Kyle and Leslie have successfully represented buyers and sellers across Bostons Metrowest suburbs for more than a decade. The couple first got involved with the …
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