Boston Real Estate Buyers: Useful Links

Enclosed web links are very helpful websites for Boston homeowners, residents and those seeking to purchase homes in Boston.

Please bookmark/save them for future reference…..

Search for any MLS listing in Boston area:  http://www.ColdwellBankerBoston.com

City of Boston Assessing Department:  http://www.cityofboston.gov/assessing/search/

Suffolk County Registry of Deeds:   http://www.suffolkdeeds.com

Homestead Act:   http://www.suffolkdeeds.com/homestead.asp

Boston Redevelopment Authority:   http://www.cityofboston.gov/bra

Boston Landmarks Commission:  http://www.cityofboston.gov/environment/landmarks.asp

Boston Groundwater Trust:   http://www.bostongroundwater.org

Boston Public Schools:   http://www.cityofboston.gov/bps

Boston Public Library:   http://www.bpl.org

Resident Parking Permit:  http://www.cityofboston.gov/transportation/parkprogr.asp

Trash collection, recycling, holiday schedule:   http://www.cityofboston.gov/publicworks

Search for any MLS listing in Boston area:  http://www.ColdwellBankerBoston.com

Please forward to your neighbors if you think they could find these useful.

 

* If I provided you with assistance in finding a home that met your financial and personal needs…or

* If I was able to sell your home in a timely fashion and for the right price…or

* If I handled your real estate transaction smoothly and efficiently…or

* If you were a satisfied customer of a friend of a satisfied customer…

THEN I AM ASKING FOR YOUR HELP!

If you have a friend, relative, neighbor, or a business associate who is looking to buy or sell real estate in the Boston area or anywhere in the continential United States please pass on my name and telephone number. Time is of the essence – your prompt phone calls are appreciated. Your referrals help me to build my business of helping others with their real estate needs.

There are two basic outcomes of the referral process:

If an individual is looking to buy or sell real estate in the Boston area, then I will provide the assistance and direction needed to sucessfully consummate the desired real estate outcome – the purchase or sale of a residential property.

If an individual is looking to buy or sell real estate outside the Massachusetts area, then I will conduct the necessary research and use the vast array of real estate networking resources at my disposal to connect that individual to the right real estate firm and sales agent. All real estate firms and sales agents are NOT created equal and some are definitely better than others. Tapping my expertise and networking connections will help to insure that a referred client will be directed to the best firm and agent to meet their real estate needs.

AS A TOKEN OF MY APPRECIATION:

When you call me with a referral and any transaction occurs, I promise to extend my thanks to you by offering a token of my appreciation. This is my way of thanking you for helping me build my business.

~ A gift certificate for a dinner for two

~ A charitable gift donation made in your name to an agency/society of your choice

~ A gift certificate to a store of your choice

This is my way of thanking you for helping me to build my business.

If you would like to make a referral please give me a call at 617-796-7415 (voicemail) 24 hours a day, 7 days a week,

or my cell phone at 617-365-1151.

Cheers,

Frank KnottsFranklin Knotts, Realtor since 1987

http://www.linkedin.com/in/franklinknotts

http://www.ColdwellBankerBoston.com

Interesting Boston Real Estate Inventory Levels: 2008 -2010

Boston Condo inventory levels by neighborhood 2008-2010. (not all neighborhoods)

———- South End        Back Bay        Beacon Hill

2008           188                   168                    80

2009           134                   180                    66

2010           137                   215                    70

2011           100                   163                    62

…MLS stats

Please contact Franklin Knotts, Realtor @ ColdwellBankerBoston.com for more information on Boston Real Estate or to search for your new home. FranklinKnotts@aol.com

Back Bay named one of ‘best neighborhoods’ in Boston.

Boston Business Journal posted Boston Mayor Thomas M. Menino has announced that the American Planning Association has designated the Back Bay as one of the 10 Great Neighborhoods for 2010.

The APA singled out the Back Bay for the designation due its well-known Victorian homes, successful retail and commercial area and extensive public open spaces.

The designation is part of the APA’s three year old “Great Places in America” program.

“It’s exciting to learn that the APA has designated the Back Bay a ‘Great Place in America’,” Mayor Menino said in a written statement. “Residents and visitors have long recognized this great neighborhood as a gem in the City of Boston with its elegant streets, unique shops, great restaurants and vintage homes. The Back Bay truly exemplifies the way in which residential and commercial communities can come together to create a vibrant blend of history and modernity.”

If you want to receive my information about the neighborhood please contact Frank Knotts of www.ColdwellBankerBoston.com or to search for all Boston Real Estate.

Please call me if you or someone you know is considering moving to the “Best Neighborhood”. I have been selling and leasing condos and apts and bldgs in Back Bay since 1993 and I do know every building, block and inside details.

Boston’s Newest Luxury Buildings Tours

Battle of the Condo Buildings: How three of the city’s swankiest properties stack up.

By Rachel Levitt, Boston Magazine 

 In this recession-strained housing market, condo developers know they need more than the usual extras (Sub-Zero fridges, valet parking, deferential staff) to edge out the competition. Three new projects have added a whopping 371 luxury units—with an average two-bedroom price tag of $1.2 million—to the city’s housing stock. How they compare:

W RESIDENCES
Recent Sale: 857-square-foot one-bedroom sold for $710,000 on 12/19
The Premises
Twenty-eight stories bordering Chinatown, hoping to attract other chic businesses; from 427-square-foot studios to a $4 million three-bedroom penthouse
The Fixings: Sub-Zero appliances, granite countertops, Kohler and Grohe bathroom fixtures (already begging for an upgrade), mix of wall-to-wall carpet and bamboo floors
The Shared Spaces
The Lobby Bar: urbane decor, along with a crowd of suburbanites and clubbers
The Perks
In-house gym (shared with itinerant hotel guests); 10 percent discount on all services at Bliss, opening this spring
The Meal Ticket
Jean-Georges Vongerichten’s sleek Market
The Renters
None per se, but every night the 235-room hotel hosts a new crop of temporary “neighbors.”
The Verdict
The much-hyped W doesn’t feel fresh or authentically glam. Its international brand, however, will keep sales steady even if locals don’t bite.

45 PROVINCE
Recent Sale
994-square-foot one-bedroom sold for $1 million on 5/27
The Premises
Glass-and-terra-cotta 32-story tower in Downtown Crossing; from 800-square-foot one-beds to 2,600-square-foot three-beds
The Fixings
Bosch and Miele appliances, composite countertops, Waterworks bathroom fixtures, bamboo floors
The Shared Spaces
A fireplace-adorned library (with actual books!); comfy screening room; entertainment space with catering kitchen
The Perks
Residents-only Exhale mini spa; decent in-house gym, supplemented by membership to Exhale’s nearby 13,000-square-foot flagship
The Meal Ticket
Restaurant space remains vacant. (No offers up to the Abbey Group’s exacting standards, perhaps?)
The Renters
Only a few (and shhh!). A 14th-floor, 1,117-square-foot two-bedroom commands $4,200 per month.
The Verdict
Compensating for its less-than-perfect locale, 45 Province offers an impressive menu of amenities. But competing with the Clarendon’s opening may force prices down.

THE CLARENDON
Recent Sale
765-square-foot one-bedroom sold for $721,000 on 12/17
The Premises
Thirty-three stories in the Back Bay; from 589-square-foot studios to a 3,545-square-foot three-bedroom penthouse
The Fixings
Walnut cabinets, stone countertops, Miele and Sub-Zero appliances, Calcutta gold marble bathrooms, white oak floors
The Shared Spaces
Classy Assouline-branded lounge; hearth-equipped den. Bonus: a playroom for the grandkids!
The Perks
Roomy, up-to-date fitness room; membership to neighboring Equinox gym comes with purchase
The Meal Ticket
Post 390, a two-story urban tavern
The Renters
Rentals up to the 14th floor (two-beds start at $5,500). Renters and owners use separate entrances and elevators.
The Verdict
Winner! The Clarendon was built for the luxury market, and luxurious it is.

 

Preview every Luxury Building by Private Tour: Email franklinknotts@aol.com or Cell # 617-365-1151 to set up appt today ! 

 

Franklin Knotts, Broker Associate, Coldwell Banker Residentail Brokerage, www.ColdwellBankerBoston.com

Boston’s Newest Luxury Building Tour:Great Deals!

Search All Boston Real Estate – www.ColdwellBankerBoston.com

Battle of the Condo Buildings: How three of the city’s swankiest properties stack up.

By Rachel Levitt, Boston Magazine, February Issue

 In this recession-strained housing market, condo developers know they need more than the usual extras (Sub-Zero fridges, valet parking, deferential staff) to edge out the competition. Three new projects have added a whopping 371 luxury units—with an average two-bedroom price tag of $1.2 million—to the city’s housing stock. How they compare:

W RESIDENCES
Recent Sale: 857-square-foot one-bedroom sold for $710,000 on 12/19
The Premises
Twenty-eight stories bordering Chinatown, hoping to attract other chic businesses; from 427-square-foot studios to a $4 million three-bedroom penthouse
The Fixings: Sub-Zero appliances, granite countertops, Kohler and Grohe bathroom fixtures (already begging for an upgrade), mix of wall-to-wall carpet and bamboo floors
The Shared Spaces
The Lobby Bar: urbane decor, along with a crowd of suburbanites and clubbers
The Perks
In-house gym (shared with itinerant hotel guests); 10 percent discount on all services at Bliss, opening this spring
The Meal Ticket
Jean-Georges Vongerichten’s sleek Market
The Renters
None per se, but every night the 235-room hotel hosts a new crop of temporary “neighbors.”
The Verdict
The much-hyped W doesn’t feel fresh or authentically glam. Its international brand, however, will keep sales steady even if locals don’t bite.

45 PROVINCE
Recent Sale
994-square-foot one-bedroom sold for $1 million on 5/27
The Premises
Glass-and-terra-cotta 32-story tower in Downtown Crossing; from 800-square-foot one-beds to 2,600-square-foot three-beds
The Fixings
Bosch and Miele appliances, composite countertops, Waterworks bathroom fixtures, bamboo floors
The Shared Spaces
A fireplace-adorned library (with actual books!); comfy screening room; entertainment space with catering kitchen
The Perks
Residents-only Exhale mini spa; decent in-house gym, supplemented by membership to Exhale’s nearby 13,000-square-foot flagship
The Meal Ticket
Restaurant space remains vacant. (No offers up to the Abbey Group’s exacting standards, perhaps?)
The Renters
Only a few (and shhh!). A 14th-floor, 1,117-square-foot two-bedroom commands $4,200 per month.
The Verdict
Compensating for its less-than-perfect locale, 45 Province offers an impressive menu of amenities. But competing with the Clarendon’s opening may force prices down.

THE CLARENDON
Recent Sale
765-square-foot one-bedroom sold for $721,000 on 12/17
The Premises
Thirty-three stories in the Back Bay; from 589-square-foot studios to a 3,545-square-foot three-bedroom penthouse
The Fixings
Walnut cabinets, stone countertops, Miele and Sub-Zero appliances, Calcutta gold marble bathrooms, white oak floors
The Shared Spaces
Classy Assouline-branded lounge; hearth-equipped den. Bonus: a playroom for the grandkids!
The Perks
Roomy, up-to-date fitness room; membership to neighboring Equinox gym comes with purchase
The Meal Ticket
Post 390, a two-story urban tavern
The Renters
Rentals up to the 14th floor (two-beds start at $5,500). Renters and owners use separate entrances and elevators.
The Verdict
Winner! The Clarendon was built for the luxury market, and luxurious it is.

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Please call me to discuss getting the best possible package deal on any luxury property on the Boston Real Estate market.

 

Preview every Luxury Building by Private Tour:

Email franklinknotts@aol.com

or Cell # 617-365-1151 to set up appt today ! 

 

Franklin Knotts, Broker Associate

Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage,

Search Every Listing Now -   www.ColdwellBankerBoston.com