Developers will tell you that these deed restrictions are good for the unit owners because it keeps speculators out – that’s pure nonsense. …
Category: Downtown/Waterfront
Real estate development has been the city’s financial engine of growth for generations – is the current administration killing the golden goose? …
At current valuations, these buildings are no longer viable to operate as rental properties. Savvy owners recognize this... …
In our experience, people don’t enter into selling agreements with brokers just for the fun of it – that’s like driving down 20 miles of bad road just for kicks and giggles. …
Of the 11 condominium units listed in MLS at or above $10 million, many are seeking record high prices. We don’t see them as record nice properties. More importantly, we see meaningfully more attractive properties at substantially lower prices. …
In our mid-year review (see here), we highlighted three high-profile new developments that will be ready for delivery in late this year and early 2023. The St. Regis (Seaport – 114 units), Winthrop Center (Downtown – 314 units), and Raffles (Back Bay – 146 units). Collectively, there are about 574 brand spanking new units hitting the market all at once – or what we refer to as “The 600” (yes, we’re rounding up). …
As we close out the first half of 2022, the Batterymarch Back Bay Index© (BBBI) registered a year-to-date price gain of 8.9% on a 31% decline in transaction volume. This compares to a modest 2.6% price gain on a 24% increase in transaction volume for calendar year 2021. For more on the BBBI and our methodology see here. …
