Best Places to Watch the Boston Red Sox

Here in Boston, MA baseball season is in full swing and the weather is just perfect for baseball. If you don’t have tickets to the game where should you go to watch the game and still be part of the action?  Here is a list of the best spots for Red Sox celebrating, whether you have tickets or not.

Cask 'n Flagon. A neighborhood tradition for over 35 years and touted by ESPN as the “Top baseball bar in America”, Cask 'n Flagon has something for everyone. Plenty of beers on tap plus a new updated menu with everything from burgers to Big D's BBQ. Make sure to get there early to get a table. 62 Brookline Avenue, Boston

The Baseball Tavern. With more than 50 years of service to loyal Red Sox fans, The Baseball Tavern has three floors and a roof deck with a prime view of the park. Cheap drafts are on tap with a delicious sports bar menu featuring apps, dinners, and sandwiches. 1270 Boylston Street, Boston

Boston Beer Works. At Boston Beer Works beer does WORK, it's featured not only on tap but in such menu items as beer dough bites with stout cheese and ice cream beer floats. The menu doesn't end at appetizers though, Boston Beer Works has a full menu and is currently highlighting their Southwestern-inspired menu items all month long. 61 Brookline Avenue, Boston

The Lansdowne Pub. If you are looking for a bit of Irish flair for your Boston baseball, head on over to The Lansdowne Pub. Featuring over 57 brews and an Irish feast of a menu, The Lansdowne Pub has you covered. Favorites include corned beef and cabbage spring rolls and shepherd's pie with house made soda bread and Kerrygold butter. 9 Lansdowne Street, Boston

Bleacher Bar. You can't get a better view of the game unless you buy a ticket. Bleacher Bar is tucked beneath Fenway's center-field seats and has a view of the legendary diamond through two giant garage door-sized windows. Get there early if you want a good seat. 82A Lansdowne Street, Boston

If you are traveling into Boston, MA to catch a game and are interested in learning more about what this great city has to offer please contact a Boston real estate agent.

Without the guidance of a local expert, it can be tricky to cover all the city's vibrant neighborhoods! As a Boston real estate agent, my services extend beyond helping buyers and sellers through their transactions. I thoroughly enjoy getting prospective residents familiar with their surroundings and exposing them to the best of everything Boston has to offer. Please contact me when you decide to start your home search.

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Choose the Best Boston Real Estate Agent

Whether you’ve accepted a job offer in another city or have decided to relocate to the suburbs, circumstances have arisen that require you to sell your home in Boston. Luckily, 2019 has been kind to home sellers. Limited inventory has home prices on the rise and buyers all but throwing money at sellers’ feet for a chance to buy a home in Boston. While the housing market has clearly swung in the favor of sellers, it doesn’t make the home selling process any less complicated.

As a Boston real estate agent, I understand the logic behind a seller’s decision to sell his or her home “For Sale By Owner.” If the sale is successful and the homeowner sells for a fair price, thousands of dollars can be saved on a real estate agent’s commission fee. However, entering the Boston real estate market without the knowledge and negotiation skills of a professional is a task very few are prepared for once they realize what they’re up against.

Most homebuyers will enlist the help of a buyer’s agent to negotiate and represent their best interests. While it is possible to face an army of homebuyers and their agents on your own, I always advise sellers to at least consult a professional before deciding to take full responsibility for a successful sale. More often than not, hiring a Boston real estate agent with a deep knowledge of the local market actually saves homeowners time, money, and a major headache when all is said and done after the closing process.

If you have ultimately decided that hiring a Boston real estate agent is the right move for you, there are certain things you’ll want to look for before you sign a listing agreement. First, ask your family, friends, colleagues, and neighbors if they can recommend a Boston real estate agent. Your circle of influence will be honest with you and steer you in the right direction. You should also make sure your agent of choice has certifications and designations for certain sales skills depending on your unique situation.

Something that is very important in our hyper-connected society is a tech-savvy REALTOR®. Today’s top agents are constantly connected on the go whether they’re reachable by smartphone, iPad, Facebook or Twitter. When considering a Boston real estate agent to sell your home, make sure you select a professional who embraces the latest technologies. He or she will be more likely to be quick in responding to your needs and answering important questions at a moment’s notice.

Choosing the right professional to represent you in the Boston real estate market is no simple feat. While specialized designations and constant connectivity are important in today’s market, the fundamentals still apply. Be sure the Boston real estate agent you choose to work with is someone you can get along with -- and even laugh with! Selling a home can be stressful and tumultuous but having an agent with strong interpersonal skills will make the process enjoyable.

If you need any assistance with selling your home, please contact me! My proven home selling strategy has helped countless Boston homeowners achieve successful sales, and I would love the opportunity to do the same for you.

Lucas Garofalo

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2019 Farmer’s Markets in Boston

It's that time of year that the farmers markets in Boston, MA are starting to produce fresh local vegetables and the weather is finally perfect for strolling the markets. All around our beautiful city you can find farmers markets brimming with local, affordable produce, fish, meat, cheeses and other locally Boston-made small batch products like jams and jellies. I can't think of a better way to explore around our city than to visit these markets. Farmers markets are more than just a chance to grocery shop, they are also a great gathering space for the community to get together. Here are a few of the offerings Boston, MA has to offer.

Downtown

The Copley Square Farmers Market is one of the largest markets in Massachusetts. Its mission is to partner with farmers, consumers, and communities to foster, enhance, and sustain farmers markets in Massachusetts to improve regional farm viability, consumer nutrition, and community social and economic development. Along St. James Avenue, Dartmouth Street & Boylston Street through the end of November, Tuesdays, and Fridays, 11am-6pm.

Jamaica Plain/Mission Hill

The Jamaica Plan Farmers Market is a small neighborhood market highlighting produce from Stillman's Farm and is open now through November. It is held at the Bank of America parking lot on Centre Street Tuesday 12pm-5pm and Saturday 12pm-3pm. You can locally-raised meats, bakery, and honey, in addition to the freshest produce.

Dorchester/Roxbury

The ReVision Urban Farm stand is a community-based urban agriculture project that grows produce in its own fields and provides access to affordable, nutritious and culturally appropriate food to residents of the ReVision Family Home and the extended community. Produce is sold at the Revision Urban Farm Stand, 1062 Blue Hill Avenue, Dorchester, Fridays July – October, 3-7pm, DotHouse Farmer’s Market, 1353 Dorchester Ave, Tuesdays, 11:30am-1:30pm, July – October, ReVision @ Longwood, 477 Longwood Avenue, Thursdays, 4-6pm, Thursdays June – October, and Roslindale Farmers’ Market, 1353 Dorchester Avenue, Saturdays June – September.

I hope you take the time to visit one or more of these markets and fill your pantry with locally grown, sustainable food. Should you have a question on a Boston, MA neighborhood such as South End, Fenway, Beacon Hill, or any other, please contact a Boston, MA real estate agent. 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!

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