With summer heat in full swing, the allure of a refreshing pool increases exponentially. With record-breaking heat waves in our midst, the luxury of having a pool can begin to feel like a necessity. Fortunately, pools have become one of the top amenities in this boom...
The supply of condos available for purchase in the depths of the summer months (July/August) is always more limited than the prolific spring sales market but some condos are still on the market and worth taking a closer look at under the prism of value and...
The team behind the acclaimed restaurants Kava Neo-Taverna (eight street neighborhoods) and Puro Ceviche Bar (upper back bay) have grown their list to include another South End gem Ilona, in Claremont. With a light, feminine atmosphere and amazing food, Ilona is sure...
Historically, Massachusetts has not been a hot bed of pet ownership. According to a 2012 study conducted by the American Veterinary Medical Association, we ranked 50th in the US for the percentage of our residents who owned a dog  (23.6%). However, it seems that in...
With the possible exception of May, April is unlike any other month in our real estate calendar… we start eyeballing it when the calendar rolls over to a new year and wait anxiously for warmer days to grace our presence.
Temps are up, real estate buyers and sellers are active, the magnolias have bloomed and we think it’s safe to say that spring has officially arrived in Boston. You know what that means? Yes, it’s patio season. Here’ssome of our favorite spots to soak in the sun and...
Both Blackstone and Franklin Squares date back to 1801 when Charles Bulfinch initiated a plan for the South End. He originally intended the two squares to be a single residential park called Columbia Square. Instead, the parks were divided with Franklin Square being...
There was a time, not long ago, when the Boston luxury real estate market appeared to be taking a turn for the worse. The fall of 2018 and early winter featured a stock market that was tumbling and an interest rate environment that was rising. That combination is,...
St. Patrick's Day draws more than 600,000 visitors to Boston with it’s history of Irish traditions. So, unless you’ll be travelling to Ireland for St. Patrick's Day, Boston might just be the best place to be. Here are some local favorite St. Patrick's Day festivities:...
 The Pilot Block claims to be the oldest neighborhood association in the South End While we can’t outright verify the veracity of that claim, we do know that the Pilot Block area is an underrated gem when it comes to high end properties in the broader neighborhood....
