This is great news for the Downtown area after having to deal with the unsightly hole for the last three years since property owner, Vornado Realty Trust of New York, halted construction.

Now it will be Ritz Carlton Hotel developers, Millennium Partners, to take over the site and  join Vornado Realty Trust of New York. As for the terms of the deal, they have yet to be disclosed, but this deal has been some of the most exciting news for the real estate world in Boston. The project outlines are broad, but people can expect roughly a 39-story building with retail stores and restaurants filling out the base.

For more information about the latest news on the new tower project in Downtown Crossing shopping district, please read the Boston Globe article, Deal set for a tower on gaping Filene’s site.

For anyone with discerning taste, Boston real estate offers some excellent rental and purchase options. For years, Warren Residential Group has been a leader in the Boston luxury real estate market. Whether you are looking at Cambridge condos, Brookline apartments or a Boston loft, the trusted professionals at Warren Residential Group are here to help. The Boston real estate market, along with surrounding areas, offers a wealth of luxury housing options for those with fined taste and exacting standards.

Searching for the perfect Boston rental can be frustrating and time consuming. If you are planning to relocate to Boston from out of town during the coming year, Warren Residential Group looks forward to the opportunity to work with you during your search. For clients relocating from outside the Boston area, locating the perfect rental can seem even more complicated than for those moving locally. Let the family at Warren Residential Group make your search not only pleasant, but productive as well. The group at Warren hopes to make each client a client for life, not simply a one time transaction. While the Boston luxury condo and apartment market offers a number of excellent options for anyone looking to rent, having the best Boston Realtor by your side throughout your search will ensure that you find the perfect condo or apartment.

For those planning to buy or sell in the Boston luxury market in 2012, the staff at Warren Residential Group is looking forward to the opportunity to work with you as well. Whether your goal is to sell your Boston luxury condo or purchase your dream Back Bay condo, the group at Warren is here to help you navigate the process. By combining the latest in technology with unsurpassed customer service, the Warren Residential Group can assist you to buy or sell your Boston luxury real estate. At Warren Residential Group, we understand how important selecting the perfect property is to our clients and we know how to help you find that perfect property. If selling your property is on the agenda for 2012, the group at Warren has the experience and expertise to find the right buyer for your luxury Boston real estate.

Our clients have made the past year productive, successful and, most of all, enjoyable for those of us at Warren Residential Group. As the year winds down and we look ahead to 2012, we want to thank each and every one of you who have allowed us the opportunity to work with you this past year. Along with wishing each of you a happy holiday season in your new home, we hope for a prosperous and fulfilling new year. For those of you contemplating the purchase, sale or rental of a luxury Boston property during the coming year, we hope you will keep the Warren Residential Group in mind when the time comes.

While the area surrounding the shopping district of Newbury Drive may be a nice place to visit, you may find it may it is even nicer to live there. With many Boston realtors ready to serve you, Boston relocation may be possible. Whether you are looking to buy a south end condo or are looking at downtown Boston apartments the in the Newbury Street district are a great selling point. After all, when you’ve spent an afternoon browsing at Martin Lawrence Galleries, shopping at Alex & Ani, and getting pampered at Emerge Spa and Salon wouldn’t it be great to head home to your luxury Boston condo or apartment?

360 Newbury Street, is one place that will keep you in the middle of all the shopping on Newbury Street, during the holidays and beyond. Here you can choose from gorgeous Boston loft style rentals or condos depending on your needs. There are also several other luxury Boston condos in nearby places such as battery wharf or even Cambridge apartments right across the bay.

Whether you are a student in one of Boston’s prestigious universities looking to make your time in the city memorable, or are laying down long term roots living somewhere luxurious like Brookline apartments will definitely have a marked effect on your stay, and allow you plenty of opportunity for shopping on Newbury street.

With the wide variety of Boston luxury apartments available in downtown Boston, South end, Cambridge, and more contacting a Boston realtor at Warren Residential Group can help work with your budget to find a Boston Condominium or apartment that is affordable but still gives you the Newbury Street style pampering you deserve.

Whether you are traveling in Boston, already live in the area, or just know you’re going to want to spend a lot of time doing exciting and relaxing things like holiday shopping on Newbury street, checking out the real estate in the area is definitely worth your time. With great floor plans, top notch amenities, and access to breathtaking views of the harbor and Boston Skyline you’ll see that living a little above Newbury Street can make a real impact on your lifestyle.

If you do decide to take that leap and live in style in a luxurious Back Bay loft or other premiere residence you’ll be comforted to know that being able to furnish and decorate your new surroundings with all the great purchases you can make on Newbury Street is practically right around the corner. You can pamper your living space while you pamper your life and make an impression your friends and business associates will remember just like you remember holiday shopping on Newbury Street.

What are you waiting for? Make the call to start seeing Back Bay luxury apartments and condos, and take the first step to living the high end life you’ve always wanted.

Boston Seaport's Pier 4

The Boston Redevelopment Authority recently gave the green light to New England Development’s plans to erect a new building comprised of residential and retail space on the Pier 4 wharf in Boston’s Seaport district. Plans for redeveloping the pier have been in the works for over thirteen years now, and originally the focus was on commercial space. As overall interest in office space in the area has gone down and South Boston apartments have been in high demand, the focus has shifted to a Phase One plan comprised of nearly 380 units plus three stories of parking for over 250 cars. The footprint of the building has been reduced to account for common space, and retail shops will find a home on the ground level. Architects ADD, Inc. penned the design.

Phase two will add a hotel in a second building, and phase three will bring a condominium building offering over 100 units. The entire development will house over 1200 parking spaces in total, and phase three will also include the extension of the existing Harbor Walk with the addition of a one acre park at the terminus. City planners welcomed the new ideas, with the plans for the space fitting nicely into Mayor Thomas Menino’s goal to make the now-vibrant Seaport neighborhood a true “24-hour neighborhood”.

New England Development projects construction time for phase one at 18 months. Phase two is being held until a hotel signs off on the project – given the desirable location and the popularity of South Boston real estate, the wait may not be too long. For now, those looking to relocate to the Seaport have myriad other options – contact Warren Residential Group today to learn more!

The city announced earlier this week to members of a citizens committee reviewing the project that the developer will increase the number of affordable units in the building.

Simon Property Group will now be building all 48 of its required affordable Boston condos and Boston apartments, rather then the previously agreed 10 units, with the rest residing in the South End or Back Bay.

The massive project will have a mix of 318 condos and apartments ranging from affordable studios, one-bedrooms, two-bedrooms and luxury suites.

If you would like to know more about the project, or interested in apartments or condos for sale in the Back Bay, please contact our real estate experts today!

When speaking with your Warren Residential realtor, ask about the shops, restaurants and bars located close to the condos you will be looking at. If you know that you will not be spending a lot of time in the kitchen of downtown Boston apartments, this may be more important information than whether the stove is gas or electric. Although, many residents who love to entertain, will want to make sure the kitchen looks high end. You will definitely find granite counter tops and stainless steel appliances that will impress the most ambitious chef. Since many of the restaurants also provide catering to the local area, you will want a large comfortable dining room in your Boston luxury condo where you can easily entertain large groups of family and friends. You will also find hardwood floors throughout the Boston apartments and large rooms for large furniture. Once you have finished your night on the town, come back to a peaceful and serene master retreat.

Another important aspect to look for when choosing the location of your new Boston waterfront condo is the proximity to your employment. If you plan to use the public transit system, make sure there is a location close by. If you are planning to drive your own vehicle, look for a condo that provides parking. Some of the luxury buildings also provide transportation for residents close to the down town area. All of these are important when considering which condo to purchase. Since you do not want to spend all of your time commuting to and from work – you need to find a centrally located unit that will give you the luxury you are looking for and the convenience you require.

Finally, discuss the amenities offered with Boston condominiums. You will be able to choose from a trendy loft to a three or four bedroom unit that gives you the space you need for guests and your home office. If you want a luxury master bath with a jacuzzi tub, these will be items to include on your must have list. After a long day at work or a weekend shopping, relaxing in a hot bath with relieve all of your stress. One of the best amenities of many of the Boston apartments is the dry cleaning service available for a monthly charge. If you do not have the time or patience to deal with these types of chores, find a building that offers this great service.

Once you have found the perfect condo in downtown Boston, begin enjoying all the city has to offer. Whether you are entertaining friends in your loft apartment or stopping by one of the night clubs or cafes, you will be glad you live in the Battery Wharf area.

Boston relocation tips for families

Every year people move to a new area of the country seeking to better their lives by moving ahead in career and status. They seek an environment that will enable them to accomplish their goals with the least amount of trouble. With any move there are always things that come up that pose problems and difficulties for families.

Some of the things that families face when moving are the same for everyone. Some people find that moving to a new home is challenging because they are not familiar with the area. Others face the dilemma of finding a new job or a place to live while in transition. The biggest obstacle that families face is the need for stability during the move. There are things that can ease the stress and troubles when moving to Boston, MA.

When making the move the best thing to do for the family is to keep things as stable as possible. There will be boxes everywhere and things will seem to be moving fast, but if there is an order to the move, then there will be stability. Organization is the key with any move. Keep a detailed list of how things should progress. When packing, let the children know when things should be done. This will give them something to focus on while things are progressing with the move.

Use a Boston realtor in regards to looking for a place to settle down. Local realtors know the area and can help educate people about the new area. They can answer questions and help navigate and point out schools, shops and places to eat. They can also help in finding the perfect downtown Boston apartments, W Boston Residences or any other place that fits the mover.

One thing to consider during any move is the need to keep valuables secure. No one likes to find that something was lost during a move or worse yet something was stolen. One way to keep things safe is to pack them deep in boxes that are sealed tight. If the items of value are documents that are important to the family consider taking the items along in the car to the new location.

When moving, it is a good idea to keep a list of contacts in easy reach. Contact numbers should be a list of emergency numbers, family members, numbers related to new jobs and any numbers needed for finding a place to live. The contact numbers should be kept in a binder or planner so they can be reached easily if the need should come up.

If you are person who takes care of financial over the internet, then there will be a need to keep a list of all account numbers and passwords so there will be no trouble accessing funds. Nothing is worse than moving to a new area and not being able to pay bills or have access to money when it is needed most.

Do not forget to before leaving the old location to alert the post office of the move so they can forward all mail to the new location. If there is no address to forward too, then there will be a need to rent a post office box so you can get your mail.

Whether you are moving to the battery wharf area, or to South Boston condos the struggles of the move are still the same. By following simple tips you can make the experience one that will be easy on the entire family.

Harbor Towers - Luxury on the Waterfront

Whether you’re newly relocated to Beantown or have spent your entire life along the Clarendon Back Bay, Battery Wharf, and Fenway Park, it’s time to upgrade to a new, luxurious way of living. The Boston real estate industry is as diverse as the people who live within the doors of residences from South Boston apartments to the downtown Boston condos, and everything in between. When you’re ready to make a move, let your trained and dedicated Boston realtor take you through the doors of the Harbor Towers luxury residence.

Well-situated to all that Boston has to offer in terms of dining, entertainment, sports and socializing, these new Boston waterfront condos are true luxury real estate. Sit high in the sky as you take in the hot spots of North End and Faneuil Hall. Walk instead of trying to battle for a parking space. You may never want to leave your new condo when you spend time indulging in our outdoor pool, concierge service and breath-taking views of Charleston and Fort Point Channel.

Harbor Towers has something to suit each potential resident’s discerning taste. Our one bedroom, one bath upscale condominiums offer between 748 to 884 square feet. Want more room to spread out, cheer on the Sox on game day or unwind after a long day in the Financial District? Upgrade to our three bedroom, 3.5 bath residency, with a comfortable 2,510 square feet, and one of our lowest price-per-foot condos in all of Harbor Towers. Our largest accommodation includes 3,609 square feet of space, five bedrooms and 4.5 baths.

Every one of our luxury apartments includes a balcony, dishwasher, microwave, disposal, air conditioning and gas range. High quality hardwood floors and water views are also a part of your new living experience. The condos are all cable/satellite ready so you can plug in or unplug and unwind. These residences, which offer the utmost in quality, security and attention to detail through our always-on doorman and concierge, are move-in ready and just waiting to accommodate your every desire. We’ve recently remodeled our lobby and elevators, giving the Harbor Towers a brand new feel for less than you’d pay for new construction. You’ll also find our grounds immaculately landscaped for an enjoyable evening stroll or a couple of hours to soak up the sun with a book and a cocktail.

Life in Boston can be stressful, whether the Sox are in the Series or not. With such a fast pace, demands on your time and so many apartments available, you may find it difficult to choose or even devote enough quality attention to selecting where to live. But with Harbor Towers, your living starts here. We’ll arrange a tour on your schedule, when it’s convenient for you. We can work around your long hours at the office, hospital, clinic or golf course. We know Boston, and we know real estate. Our realtors will even help you choose whether renting a condo may be a better way to get your foot in the door. Pick Harbor Towers as your new address, and start living.

The Boston W Hotel still has 71 luxury condo units available.

Earlier this week, W Boston Hotel and Residences developers won in court to exit bankruptcy, but under the condition to sell 71 unsold condos in the Boston luxury building to cover its debts.

U.S. Bankruptcy Court Judge Joan Feeney approved SW Boston Hotel Venture’s plan for reorganization amidst protest from top creditor Prudential Insurance, which shelled out more than $181 million for the project.

With the ruling, SW Boston Hotel Venture will be given the opportunity to pay creditors in full.

The W Boston Hotel is a 235-room hotel and 123-unit luxury condo tower that was built in October of 2009, but found itself bankrupt by April 2010 after unsuccessfully selling condos to keep revenue flowing into the Theater District project.

Efforts by Prudential to foreclose the building were rejected as well as the company’s objections to the plan for reorganization.

SW Boston plans to pay back the $52 million it owes to Prudential through the cash earned from condo sales over the next three years, then repay $10 million to the city of Boston in a loan they owe, and move on to the lesser amounts to other creditors.

Currently 52 units have already been sold with another eight under agreement.  There are still many more Boston luxury condo units available at the W Boston Hotel.  If you are interested in any of these properties and would like to know more, please contact our Warren Residential offices today and let our expert real agents help you!

This Boston luxury condo complex features a rather retro façade built of pre-cast muted red brick, silver metal cladding and an abundance of glass. Underneath the building is a two level garage with room for 34 cars, convenient to the Metro Boston Transportation Association’s Green-D Line. Reserved parking spaces will be offered along with the individual condo units. Availability and price information for both the condominiums and the spaces are available with your Warren Residential Boston real estate agent.

Residents and their guests are greeted by an onsite concierge in the Audobon Park lobby, ready to help with everything from dinner reservations to an early wake-up call. The lobby itself is elegant, expansive and eye-catching. A natural stone floor leads to two stainless steel elevators and your own personal space. Living at these upscale Boston condominiums entitles you to the same customer service and care as at a five star resort.

The elegance in design carries over into the individual condos. A total of 53 handsomely appointed studio, one and two-bedroom condo suites are spread out over six floors, with 18 different floor plans offered. Some floor plans offer private balconies facing either the Boston skyline or the Charles River.

Carbonized bamboo flooring graces the living areas and hallways while the bedrooms are decked in thick, rich carpeting. Carrara marble vanities and Asian designed ceramic tile floors add an air of elegance to the bathrooms. The gourmet quality kitchens are equally enticing, featuring stainless steel appliances and Absolute granite counter tops. Sleek glass-topped electric ranges, courtesy of Bosch, and refrigerators by Fisher & Paykel are included. Designer cabinets are made of rubberwood, which like the bamboo floors are renewable and ecologically friendly.

Audobon Park is surrounded by plenty of open space, making it easy to get out and enjoy your neighborhood. Walk over to historic Fenway Park and take in a baseball game, less than a half mile away. A few blocks beyond that is the Fenway Victory Gardens, always looking for volunteers with green thumbs. Next to the gardens is Back Bay Fens, an urban wildlife park that is part of the Emerald Necklace, a collection of Boston’s most cherished open spaces. Head a few blocks north and find the Charles River Reservation, a park that stretches for 20 miles along the riverfront. Jog, walk or go cycling, all within easy reach of Audobon Park’s elegant Boston condos.

The Landmark Center, built in 1929 when the art deco style was in fashion, houses a 13-screen movie house, retail shops, businesses and restaurants. Listed on the National Historic Register, the center is a block away from Audobon Park. Additional restaurants within walking distance are found along Beacon Street, Brookline Avenue and along the Charles River. The Tsai Performance Center, part of Boston University, offers concerts from the New England Philharmonic and live theater productions. The more intimate Boston Playwrights Theatre offers locally penned and produced plays and musicals. Audobon Park is surrounded by natural beauty, history and an abundance of cultural finesse.