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With 6 Weeks left in the Year, Here’s Where Boston’s Real Estate Market Stands
We ran some data across our core markets this week to see where we stand as we enter the last 6 weeks of 2016. The industry uses a so-called “Inventory” statistic to differentiate between buyers’ markets and sellers’ markets. We appreciate this statistic because, once...
The Best Parks for your Pooch: Boston’s Best Dog Parks
We love boston and so should all of our furry friends… and, with parks like these, how could they not? If you are looking for a local neighborhood park look no further… #1: Our Favorite puppy paradise. For a puppy playground located in Boston’s South End, walk on...
Alice Markson Joins Columbus & Over Group
Columbus & Over Group is pleased to announce that Alice Markson has joined our team of advisors in September of 2016. Alice is a California native but brings unique international experience to her COG clients. She lived abroad in London and Dubai for 8 years...
Brunch Your Way through Boston – Back Bay
Mistral ($$$) 223 Columbus Ave, Boston, MA For a higher end brunch in Back Bay East we propose Mistral, a French Mediterranean restaurant from chef/owner Jamie Mammano. A nice change of scenery from some of the other locations on the list, this restaurant is bright...
Brunch Your Way through Boston – Beacon Hill
75 Chestnut ($$) 75 Chestnut Street, Boston, MA This quaint restaurant nestled in Beacon Hill is the perfect place for sunday brunch! 75 Chestnut offers its diners regional american comfort food in a cozy environment that everyone is sure to love! This is a great...
Brunch Your Way through Boston – Downtown Crossing
The Merchant 60 Franklin Street, Boston, MA The Merchant is sure to be your new go to Downtown Crossing brunch spot. This location is a bustling bar at night but is home to a delicious brunch Saturdays from 11-3 and Sundays from 10:30-3. What to order: Our pick is the...
Brunch Your Way through Boston – South End
Aquitaine ($$) 569 Tremont Street, Boston MA With outstanding food and service to match, this Tremont Street stop is sure to become one of your new favorites for Sunday brunch! This modern french bistro is known for its traditional dishes taken up a notch with local...
Off-Market Mayhem
Since January 1, 2016, roughly 60 days ago, 16 condos have sold in the Back Bay and South End between $1 million and $2.5 million. This price range, which is “all the rage” for well to do older millennials (hoping to extend their stay in the city) and baby boomers...
2016 Financing Implications
The Fed finally raised rates at their December meeting – as most everyone knows, it was the first time they had done so in nine years. For at least the last two years, pundits and real estate agents have opined that a rate increase could quickly soften hot housing...
2015 Boston Luxury Real Estate Wrap Up
2015 was another banner year in Boston’s core luxury neighborhoods – Back Bay, South End and Beacon Hill. Overall, these markets are up a rather shocking 27 percent since 2011 as the demand for housing units in these areas continues to dramatically outpace the...
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