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Think Renter-Paid Broker Fees Are Gone With The New Law? Not So Fast—Understand The Fine Print
Starting August 1, 2025, Massachusetts is poised to become the latest state to shake up how broker fees are handled in the rental market. Already being dubbed by headlines as a “win for renters”— if you dig just below the surface, the reality is far more complicated....
Custom Builds vs. Spec Builds? | Conversation with David Silverstein from Copperleaf Development
When considering buying a new construction home, understanding the complexities between a “Custom Build” and a “Spec Build” is key to finding the right fit for your lifestyle and timeline. We’ll breakdown some of the differences for you: Custom Builds A home...
Not Just Listed—Advised: A Case Study on how we Beat Dorchester Multi-Fam Market Returns at 28 Thornley
When our client approached us to sell his multi-family property at 28 Thornley Street, we didn’t just look at what it was—we looked at what it could be. Could we simply list it as-is and call it a day? Sure, many agents would do that. However, we knew there was a...
Behind the Scroll: How Analytics Shape Our Real Estate Strategy
We post a lot of content—videos, reels, shorts, photos, walkthroughs, before-and-afters, renderings, neighborhood spotlights, and the list could go on. At Columbus & Over Group, we treat every post like a mini marketing campaign, so each time we post a video, it...
The New Open House | How Social Media Is Changing Real Estate
In real estate, the concept of the open house has always been about visibility: getting potential buyers through the door to imagine themselves living there. But in today’s market, the “door” is often digital—and it's open 24/7. The Shift to Screens I bet you are here...
UAG AFTER FIRST WEEKEND ON MARKET: A CONDO AT 30 UNION PARK ST
When it comes to selling quickly and effectively in Boston, it’s all about the strategy. Our recent sale at 30 Union Park Street, Unit #205 is a perfect example of what happens when modern marketing meets local expertise. Before this South End property would ever show...
Why is my House Still on the Market when my Neighbor’s Sold? – The Inventory Gap, Explained.
We say we have an inventory problem (and we do!) but it's fascinating to see that the inventory of condos and single families in the Back Bay, South End, Beacon Hill and Seaport has gone from 215 properties available on the market in the depths of winter (mid January)...
Boston Real Estate Update | May 2025
As we enter the peak of the spring selling season, South End and Back Bay remain among the most coveted neighborhoods in the city—even against a backdrop of elevated mortgage rates. South End has seen steady appreciation, with home values rising 6.2% over the past...
The Story Behind 265 Dean Road | Home Renovation in Brookline
In the depths of Covid in June of 2020, we purchased 265 Dean Road in Brookline. Despite having finishes, fixtures and "updates" that were somewhere between 30 and 105 years old, we had a vision for what it could become with a little imagination and a lot of work....
Opportunity awaits at 28 Thornley Street in Savin Hill
Craving the energy of South Boston with the comfort of a close-knit neighborhood? City energy, neighborhood charm—and unbeatable value. Welcome to 28 Thornley Street in Savin Hill, where you're getting into one of Boston’s hottest areas for under $300 per square foot....
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