It is quite funny how the copycat syndrome is seemingly taking over much of Boston. First we will report about positive strides made in the Real Estate market in one suburban town such as Somerville, only to be followed by yet more wonderful news about another location soon after. This continuous spread of enlightenment is …
MBTA News: First Ever Smartphone Rail Ticketing System
The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority, or MBTA or even simply the T, is making serious strides to distance themselves from the rest of the rail systems across the country. From something that began as a connector from Lowell to Boston in 1830 as the first breakthrough for intercity railroads, this public operating company continues to …
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MBTA News: First Ever Smartphone Rail Ticketing System
The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority, or MBTA or even simply the T, is making serious strides to distance themselves from the rest of the rail systems across the country. From something that began as a connector from Lowell to Boston in 1830 as the first breakthrough for intercity railroads, this public operating company continues to …
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Boston Real Estate News: 5 Years = $1.8 Billion in Boston Upgrades
The next five years are going to be quite a time for change in Boston. Mayor Thomas M. Menino today announced some fascinating plans for the near future. Overall, roughly $1.8 Billion is to be spent on various Boston upgrades within the next five years. These will be focusing on three hundred and thirty-six improvements …
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Boston Commercial Real Estate: Boston Tower to sell for $615 Million
The second largest lender in assets, Bank of America Corporation, is having its Boston Tower building sell for $615 million to the real estate giants known as Boston Properties. The property, located at 100 Federal Street in Boston, had a $25 million deposit put down by Boston Properties recently. What the bank is looking to …
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Concord Real Estate: School System #1 According to Boston Magazine
Boston Magazine recently came out with a study of various towns in and around Boston known as the Swanky Town Smackdown. Concord took the prize for having the best School system especially due to the towns exceptional test score averages, among other things. Concord also won the prize for having the best Main Street/Town Center …
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Hubway Is Open for Business Again
From New Balance, their sponsored Hubway bicycles are once again in service! This is certainly exciting news to anyone in Boston; be it locals, tourists and those who work in or close to the city. We recently discussed how Boston is the one of the best and cities to ride a bicycle or walk when …
Hubway Is Open for Business Again
From New Balance, their sponsored Hubway bicycles are once again in service! This is certainly exciting news to anyone in Boston; be it locals, tourists and those who work in or close to the city. We recently discussed how Boston is the one of the best and cities to ride a bicycle or walk when …
Cambridge Real Estate: BioMed Realty Trust to buy Cambridge Place
A real estate investment trust that has been based in San Diego, California known as BioMed Realty Trust Inc. has recently purchased the large Cambridge Place facility in Cambridge, Massachusetts. This is very exciting news for all of those involved with BioMed. They can now proudly report that their presence in The Greater Boston Area …
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Zillow: 30 Year Mortgage Rates Drop to New Record Low
According to the Zillow Mortgage Marketplace, 30-year mortgage rates have dropped to a new record low. Ever since Zillow Mortgage Marketplace began in the year 2008, there has never been a report by them with such low figures. This record rate is according to the beginning of February, 2012, where the current rate which was …
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