Boston, MA Easter Brunch 2017

Easter Sunday is approaching quickly and Boston, MA has a plethora of options from casual dining to full-fledged champagne brunch. Whether you are looking for a place to go after church or your annual Easter egg hunt, I've got you covered. Check out some of the options I've rounded up and make sure to book your reservation today!

Brasserie Jo. They're pulling out all the stops for Easter at Brasserie Jo. The midday festivities include an elaborate buffet complete with mimosa and bloody mary bars, live jazz and lots of fun for the kids including candy, coloring books and Easter egg hunts (at 12:00 and 1:30pm) and visits with the Easter bunny (between 11:00am and 2:00pm). $49 per adult; $22.95 per child (3-12); free for children 2 and under. 617-425-3240

No. 9 Park. Easter celebrations commence at No 9. Park's intimate Beacon Hill dining room for brunch. An elegant a la carte menu of French and Italian cuisine will be available alongside mid-morning cocktails and sparkling wines by the glass, all served overlooking picturesque Boston Common. Available from 11am-3:30pm. 617-742-9991

Beat Brasserie. Try something different this year at Beat Brasserie in Harvard Square. There will be Easter-themed special menus for both lunch and dinner and of course there will be live music! Brunch is 9:30am-3:30pm and Dinner is 5pm – 10pm. 617-499-0001

Ten Tables. Located in both Jamaica Plain and Cambridge, Ten Tables, will open for a special Easter treat with their famed farm-to-table cuisine. A rare treat! Serving 10am-3pm. Three courses for $40/person, including a mimosa. 617-576-5444

My friends over at Gayot.com have several more options for Easter Sunday Brunch in Boston, MA if you want to see the full list of what Boston restaurants have to offer. If you are traveling into Boston, MA to celebrate and are interested learning more about what this great city has to offer please contact a Boston, MA real estate agent. I can't wait to hear from you!

Lucas Garofalo

Keller Williams Realty

(617) 861-3631

Lucas@LucasBostonHomes.com

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Boston, MA – Should You Buy a Home Warranty?

When buying a home in Boston, MA, you may wonder if it is worth the extra investment to purchase a home warranty. Is it worth the money? Will it help to protect your investment?

First, let’s clarify what a home warranty is. Do not confuse a home warranty with home insurance, they are two very different things. For example, if your basement floods, that is something that would be taken care of by your home insurance. A home warranty is a service contract that covers some of the appliances and systems in your home. For the length of the contract, the warranty provider will pay for repairs or replacement on those appliances and systems. How much is covered, the deductible, and what isn’t covered will vary with different warranties and providers.

Most Boston, MA home warranties last a year, and can be renewed, if desired. It’s a good idea to find out the age of the appliances in your new home before deciding to purchase a home warranty. If the appliances are older and may need to be replaced soon, a home warranty can give you the peace of mind that you won’t have to pay the full cost to replace them during that first year in your home. If the appliances in your new home are relatively new, it may not be something that you need.

As a local Boston, MA real estate agent I can recommend home warranty companies if you are interested in purchasing a warranty or requesting that the sellers offer one as part of the home sale. The most important thing to remember is to carefully read the contract, and pay special attention to what is and is not covered so that you know exactly what you are purchasing and how you’ll be able to utilize it. When a home warranty is understood, and utilized for its intended purposes, it can be the easiest way to save on home repairs and reduce the extra stress that comes with buying a home.

If you have any questions on home warranties, or if you are interested in buying a home in Boston, MA, please contact a Boston real estate agent! I look forward to hearing from you soon!

Lucas Garofalo

Keller Williams Realty

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Lucas@LucasBostonHomes.com

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Boston – Interest Rates are Up, Now What?

The spring market is here and we have been experiencing plenty of activity in the Boston real estate market. While the majority of the country is experiencing a shortage of homes for sale, the northeast has an adequate amount of homes on the market but still many would be home buyers are hesitant because mortgage interest rates have raised over the last few weeks.  Why should you consider buying your dream home now, instead of waiting? 

Mortgage interest rates, as reported by Freddie Mac, have increased over the last several weeks. Freddie Mac, along with Fannie Mae, the Mortgage Bankers Association and the National Association of Realtors, is calling for mortgage rates to continue to rise over the next four quarters. This has caused some Boston home buyers to lament the fact they may no longer be able to get a rate below 4%. However, we must realize that current rates are still at historic lows.

In the 1990s the average rate was 8.12% and in the 2000s it was 6.29%

Though you may have missed getting the lowest mortgage rate ever offered, you can still get a better interest rate than ten years ago and a lower rate than your parents did twenty years ago. When you are ready to buy a home in Boston, contact a Boston real estate agent. 
 

Lucas Garofalo

Keller Williams Realty

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Lucas@LucasBostonHomes.com

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