Blackstone and Franklin Squares are two of the biggest parks in the South End and serve as the cornerstone of this special sub-neighborhood. Blackstone and Franklin Squares were designed by famed architect Charles Bulfinch, originally the squares were intended to be...
We are always intrigued to meet and work with our counterparts who work in parallel, if not in concert, with us during residential sales transactions. From attorneys and inspectors to stagers, contractors, architects and interior designers, there are many people who...
Boutique fitness studios have been on the rise across the country over the past few years, and Boston is no exception. What are boutique fitness studios you ask? Great Question! Boutique fitness studios are essentially smaller gyms that focus on group or individual...
It's hard to say exactly what's going on right now in the South End but suffice to say it is HOT. As we closed out 2016, signs were suggesting that 2017 might be a year when pricing and demand would level off. The fall market was strong but not wild and with rising...
Taking unlikely locations and turning them into residential luxuries is a trend that has been around for many years. The hit HGTV show “You Live In What?” chronicles the unusual abodes of those across the country. Recently, the conversion of churches, in particular,...
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...
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...
At COG, we pride ourselves on our in depth knowledge of Boston’s hyper-locales and sub-neighborhoods. Our blog is one place we can demonstrate this expertise over time. The South End, one of Boston’s premier neighborhoods, has many unique sub-neighborhoods, each with...
Widely considered one of the most underutilized pieces of real estate in the South End, the former Alexandra Hotel, located at 1761 Washington Street, has been the subject of much speculation regarding its ultimate positioning in the market. The Church of Scientology,...
There are a lot of neat micro neighborhoods in Boston. Corners and quadrants of the city that are unique and harbor their own subcultures, attitudes and real estate dynamics. The Golden Triangle is one of those and most Bostonians could not even identify where it...
