Wednesday, May 30, 2018

Boston MA June 2018 Summer Fun


I cannot believe that summer is almost here, since Memorial Day is behind us. There is plenty of summer fun here in Boston, MA coming up! Whether you want some live music, good food, or a parade, Boston, MA and the surrounding area has you covered - all summer long. Get out there and enjoy the summer!

Coolidge Corner Arts Festival.  Shop the work of 100 artists and makers, indulge in delicious food truck fare and treat your ears to some great music at the Coolidge Corner Arts Festival! Along Babcock Street between John and Harvard Street|345 Harvard St Brookline, MA, June 2nd.  

Boston Pride Week. Boston Pride Week takes place every year in June and is the largest pride celebration in New England. The event features a massive parade, various neighborhood block parties throughout the weekend and a festival with more than 130 participating vendors. Local restaurants and bars also show their support by hosting events throughout the week. Multiple Locations in Downtown Boston|12 Channel St Boston, MA, June 9th.   

Provincetown 1st Ever Pride Event. Don’t miss out this weekend at the Provincetown First Annual Pride Event. Don’t miss the ferry leaving at 1pm and 5:30pm on Friday! June 1st – 3rd.  

I hope you enjoy your summer here in Boston, MA, I know I will! As your Boston, MA real estate agent I am always here should you have a question on a Boston, MA neighborhood such as South End, Fenway, Beacon Hill, or any other. I thoroughly enjoy getting prospective residents familiar with new neighborhoods and exposing them to the best of everything Boston has to offer. I hope to speak with you soon!


Lucas Garofalo
Keller Williams Realty
(617) 861-3631
Lucas@LucasBostonHomes.com

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Wednesday, May 23, 2018

Don’t Wait to Sell Your Boston Home


Are you in the market to sell your Boston home? Recently released data from the National Association of Realtors (NAR) suggests that now is a great time to sell your home. The concept of supply and demand reveals that the best price for an item is realized when the supply of that item is low and the demand for that item is high. So how does that apply to the Boston real estate market?

SUPPLY.  It is no secret that the supply of homes for sale has been far below the number needed to sustain a normal market for over a year at this point. A normal market requires six months of housing inventory to meet the demand. The latest report from NAR revealed that there is currently only a 3.6-month supply of houses on the market.

DEMAND.  A report that was just released tells us that demand is very strong. The most recent Foot Traffic Report from NAR disclosed that “foot traffic grew 10.5 points to 52.4 in March as the new season approaches.” That is a lot of new Boston homebuyers!

Bottom Line.  Waiting to sell will only increase the competition between you and all the other sellers putting their houses on the market later this summer. If you are debating whether to list your home, contact a local Boston real estate professional who can explain the conditions in your market.

If you are concerned about entering the market, have no fear – a Boston, MA real estate agent is your best asset to accomplish your real estate goals and more. If you’d like to dramatically increase the chances that your home sells, you should list your home with a Boston expert. As a real estate professional, I am an expert in our area and will know exactly what needs to be done to get your home sold quickly and for top dollar. Make your home selling experience an educated one. Please contact a Boston, MA real estate agent today to start the process.

Lucas Garofalo
Keller Williams Realty
(617) 861-3631
Lucas@LucasBostonHomes.com

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Tuesday, May 15, 2018

Boston, MA – Is a Condo the Right Choice?

Many Americans dream of one day owning their own home. Similar to the effort needed to make any dream come true, being a Boston, MA homeowner takes a lot of work. Buying a home in Boston, MA means committing to making any repairs needed along the way, complete with a commitment to maintenance and landscaping chores as needed. If these kinds of chores give you pause, why not consider living in a condominium instead? For some people, a condo purchase represents a stage prior to buying a traditional home; for others it is the best fit for their lives, especially in a city such as Boston. Here are a few benefits to condo living in Boston, MA
 
Be Near the “Action”. The condominium market in the United States is growing in popularity. In bustling, artistic, urban settings condo life is ideal. Living in the midst of a city gives you access to public transportation and puts you within walking distance of shopping and dining. In a city like Boston, MA this means being in the beating heart of the city’s art, music, and entertainment 24/7. Even in areas outside the center of the city, many buyers enjoy the security – matched with the elimination of maintenance and yard work – that condos offer.

Community. The sense of community one gets from condo living attracts many buyers. Since all the residents have a personal stake in keeping the building clean, safe and quiet, condos are the ideal environment for people who value an extra level of protection and community spirit.

More Organized. Another advantage to condo life that might not occur to everyone is that condos typically have less square footage than similarly priced single family homes. For many condo buyers, this means making a commitment to using space wisely. For single family homeowners, it can be easy to fill room upon room of a house with items, including many that lack even sentimental value. Soon, you’re not even able to park your car in the garage anymore. But the compact coziness of some condos makes it imperative to budget your space in your Boston, MA home. When you’re not filling up empty rooms, you are bound to live a cleaner, more organized life.

Being a homeowner is a big decision. It’s also not for everyone. If you want fewer home maintenance tasks, or if you just prefer a simpler, more organized life, perhaps condo ownership is for you. If you are still searching for that perfect Boston, MA condo, let a local expert help you out. Buying a condominium is an exciting and complex adventure. I take pride in being a local expert and would love to help you get acquainted with our city. Contact a Boston, MA real estate agent when you are ready!

Lucas Garofalo
Keller Williams Realty
(617) 861-3631
Lucas@LucasBostonHomes.com

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