Sothebys Auction House: Female Power Players Achieve Record Breaking Prices in 2014

In 2014, women artists played a prominent role in the Sothebys Auction House Art Market. There was a surge in appreciation of works done by female artists achieving prices that were record breaking. Jimson Weed of 1932, an iconic flower painting done by Georgia OKeeffe, more than tripled the former world auction record for any …

Sotheby’s International Realty News: Luxury Brand Expands Presence in Switzerland

The white glove services offered by the Sothebys brand continues to make its presence known globally as Sothebys International Realty Affiliates LLC has announced the opening of St. Moritz Sothebys International Realty in Switzerland. The services will be available throughout the canton of Grison widening exposure and expanding referral opportunities. This new firm will be …

Gibson Sothebys International Realty Donates over 100 Teddy Bears to Boston Childrens Hospital

On December 18th Gibson Sothebys International Realty donated over 100 teddy bears to Boston Childrens Hospital to benefit the patients and their families during this holiday season. This is one of many philanthropic endeavors that the firm has orchestrated this holiday season. CEO Larry Rideout stated, The community plays such a vital role in our …

Real Estate News: Boston Ranked the Number 1 Market to Watch in 2015

With 2014 quickly coming to an end Trulia, an online residential real estate site that lists properties for sale and rent, has announced what they believe to be the top 10 housing markets to watch in the New Year. Boston came in strong ranking number one ahead of Dallas, Fresno, Middlesex County MA, Nashville, New …

Jamaica Plain Real Estate: $90M Housing Development Begins Demolition

A project that began planning nearly three years ago has begun demolition on the Commons at Forest Hills Station in Jamaica Plain. This $90M, 283-unit midmarket apartment complex is scheduled for occupancy in spring 2016. The complex is set to include 35 studios, 108 one-bedroom units, 86 two-bedroom units, 14 three-bedroom units, and 40 affordable …

Jamaica Plain Real Estate: $90M Housing Development Begins Demolition

A project that began planning nearly three years ago has begun demolition on the Commons at Forest Hills Station in Jamaica Plain. This $90M, 283-unit midmarket apartment complex is scheduled for occupancy in spring 2016. The complex is set to include 35 studios, 108 one-bedroom units, 86 two-bedroom units, 14 three-bedroom units, and 40 affordable …

Robin Kramer, Award-Winning Garden Designer, Encourages Use of Outdoor Space

One may not believe that putting too much time and effort into utilizing outdoor space when buying a home is worth your while, but Robin Kramer an award winning New England-based garden designer may make you think otherwise. Kramer presents the opportunities to be had when landscaping the exterior of your home. A former childrens …

Real Estate News: Boston’s Luxury Market Ranks 9th Overall in the Nation

Boston has proven to be a top performer in the luxury housing market having 204 million-dollar home sales in this years third quarter. In terms of sales, Boston is ranked No. 9 in the United States of all luxury housing markets, with not many cities being able to compare to this rampant activity. Million dollar …

Real Estate News: Home Prices Rise with Green Line Extension

Home prices of neighborhoods in Somerville and Medford that have once been overlooked are expected to soar in the next few years as the Green Line adds a multi-billion-dollar extension. With years of planning and construction still ahead, the long anticipated extension of the Green Line from Lechmere to Union Square in Somerville and College …