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.

The project is a major undertaking.  It covers a 44 acre plot of land between Cambridge, Charlestown, and Downtown Boston.  The North Point development has been referred to as a ‘mini city’ and will eventually include offices, shopping, dining, and thousands of new homes.  The project will essentially create an entirely new town square area at the northeast side of Cambridge.

To add to the ambition and complexity of the project, it also involves an extension of the MBTA Green Line.  The Lechmere station will be rebuilt in a new location next to the North Point site.  The updated $70 million station will be a key part of the entire project.  Residents, workers, and employees in the area will have quick access to one of Boston’s central mass transit arteries.

Groundbreaking could happen as early as next Summer, will create about 250 jobs.  Thousands more jobs are expected as the project gains momentum over the next few years.  The North Point development project will eventually be another great destination in the Cambridge area.

If you would like more information regarding real estate in Cambridge or the Boston area, contact Warren Residential Group today!

1. Amelia’s Trattoria – A favorite among Kendall Square academics and professionals, this restaurant is perfect for a business lunch or relaxing dinner. Its full bar and hand-crafted, Italian cuisine set it apart as a wonderful place to grab a drink or intimate dinner after work.
2. Craigie on Main – This small restaurant boasts a big reputation. Chef-owner Tony Maws’ passion for the best local, seasonal and organic ingredients is translated into the Parisien inspired menu and dining experience. The adjacent bar features hand-crafted recipes and offers drinks from organic wineries and artisanal distilleries.
3. Oleana – If it’s outdoor dining you’re looking for in the summer months, Oleana is a place you’ve got to try. Featuring a beautiful outdoor dining garden, this restaurant provides dinner and fresh air. It’s all about comfort at this neighborhood restaurant as the menu centers on Mediterranean inspired dishes, layered with flavor and unusual spice combinations.
4. The Summer Shack – Looking for some of New England’s favorite summer meals? The Summer Shack is the place to go. This restaurant has been referred to as “a clam shack on steroids.” It features a menu laden with New England-sourced seafood with plenty of live lobsters, crab, raw bar, fried and grilled seafood, as well as family favorites like hot dogs, steak, fried chicken and other fun, delicious foods.

Is your mouth already starting to water? Then get yourself over to Cambridge and enjoy all the flavors that this area has to offer. To enjoy these restaurants and many others year-round, contact a Warren Residential agent for more information about Cambridge real estate.

If you plan on listing Boston real estate or Brookline real estate, consider giving your home a little winter face-lift. There is a lot of competition in the marketplace; your listing needs to be in tip-top shape.

Remove Snow and Ice.

If  a buyer can’t easily park and access your property, it’s not going to sell. Shovel, salt, and tidy your walkway and driveway at least every other day, and especially when you know buyers are going to be touring your home, whether you’re listing a Cambridge condo or a South Boston apartment.

Create a Warm Atmosphere

If you know a buyer is coming through, turn up the thermostat! While it may be tempting to save a few bucks by skimping on heat, buyers who aren’t comfortable won’t stay for very long. For those who are fortunate enough to have a fireplace, utilize it during open houses for additional ambiance.

Light Up

Use timers and technology to your advantage to make your home feel lived in. Install motion sensors that light up a driveway or walkway and set indoor lamps to automatically turn on in the evening. Another trick to creating a better mood for potential home buyers is by tuning your radio to a classical station; the soft music is welcoming and soothing.

Showcase Seasonal Listing Photos

Since the winter months are often cold, gray, and dreary, show potential buyers an album of photographs taken during the warmer months, even if you don’t have a ton of landscaping or outside amenities included with the property. Pictures that display warm light streaming through the windows or flowers and trees in full bloom present a brighter and happier home than the bare branches of winter.

Don’t be discouraged! Winter is a popular time for relocation; Boston is the 8^th largest city for relocating professionals with many corporate moves occurring during the winter. If you would like to invest in Boston Real Estate or find the perfect Brookline apartment, contact an agent at Warren Residential Group today. One of our knowledgeable agents would be happy to assist you!

The kitchen features all new stainless steel appliances as well as openings to both the dining room and living room.  The bedroom is accessed by a long corridor that adds extra privacy. The bathroom was also completely renovated.  All of the electrical work has been redone, and there is a washer and dryer in the basement. This truly is a perfect example of our Brookline condos.

To learn about this listing, view the listing or contact a Warren Residential agent to schedule a viewing.

FP3 Studio Loft

The View from an FP3 Loft Balcony

Exterior of FP3

The FP3 Boston luxury lofts are only a five minute walk to Boston’s South Station, allowing for easy access to the entire city and beyond with the Red Line and Commuter Rail (as well as private  bus companies.)  Whether you are looking for a luxury loft studio or a 3 bedroom condo – the FP3 lofts are an amazing project worth looking into.  To learn more about available units or schedule a rental or sale showing, view the listing or contact a Warren Residential Group agent.

At only $338 per foot, this pet-friendly Cambridge condo is a perfect investment property or first home.  It is just minutes to the MBTA Green and Red lines, Kendall Square, and Boston!  If you missed the open house yesterday, make sure to schedule a viewing!

To learn more about this East Cambridge condo,  check out the listing, view our other Cambridge condos for sale, or contact us to schedule a viewing!

If you are looking to sell your property, regardless of whether it is a luxury Cambridge condo or a Brookline home, there is one thing that you should start doing on your own as soon as you can – staging!  Staging is a great way to highlight the strengths of your property in order to appeal to the greatest pool of potential buyers.  Here are a few tips to get you started.

De-Clutter and Edit: This is the most important step in staging.  Clutter will distract any buyer from seeing the actual room and space.  Remember that not all clutter comes in the form of knickknacks, big items like furniture needs to be trimmed down too.  When a professional stager works on a home, they often take away as much as half of all the furnishings to make the house look larger.  When staging, think in terms of bare essentials.  Remove the big heavy pieces that make rooms look smaller.  Put them in storage, sell them, or even put them in the garage.

Curb Appeal is Key: If you are selling a house or townhouse, make sure that the outside is as appealing as the inside.  Remove any clutter from your yard and put a little effort into landscaping.  Some homeowners will go as far as to paint the house just to grab a buyer’s attention immediately.  This is costly, so take into account the cost and the gain and make sure it is worth the investment.  Repairing walkway cracks and throwing some fertilizer onto dead grass patches is an inexpensive way to up the curb appeal.  If you are selling a condo, the management company and the building association are responsible for maintenance outside of your front door, so just focus on the inside.

Designate Functions: Make sure that the formal dining room is staged as a formal dining room – not a catch all for clutter or an office.  If you have a room that has always been just a “junk room”, repurpose it into something that will add value.  Adding a chaise lounge with ambient lighting and a small bookcase to a nook will add a cozy reading area to your home’s amenities.  A large point of staging is to help the prospective buyer see the potential of the space and to guide their imagination.  Another tip is to float furniture away from walls.  Reposition your seating into distinct groups in such a way that the traffic flow is clear to the prospective buyer.  Chairs and sofas that are pushed up against walls make rooms feel stiff, under styled, and bulky.

Create Ambiance: This part of staging is the most subtle, but infinitely important.  You want a prospective buyer to feel at home, and to spark their imagination.  The property should smell fresh and clean, be light and airy, and also be a comfortable temperature.  You can always fall back on the old “baking cookies before a showing” trick to make the kitchen smell homey.  Otherwise, pick candles and air fresheners that are not overpowering (skip the mango madness and pick something like clean linen or cotton.)  If you are a smoker or you have pets, this step is especially important.  Repainting walls and cleaning carpets and furniture (don’t forget blankets and curtains) are ways to avoid that stale smoke or kitty pee smell.  As far as lighting is concerned, replace all old and burnt out light bulbs and remove any heavy drapes or curtains.  The more light the better! Be sure to leave the heater on a comfortable temperature in the winter months and the A/C on in the summer.

Listing your home or investment property takes innovation and the knowledge of professionals.  If you are currently looking to list, click here to learn about what Warren Residential can do for you.

Not every For Sale by Owner seller is to be criticized, many are knowledgeable and fair.  The risk, however, lies in those that are not acting in the best interests of the buyer, the property, or the neighborhood.  The simple fact that For Sale by Owner sellers are not required to divulge information (good, bad, or irrelevant) about the property lends to the fact that all real estate transaction should involve and buyers agent and a sellers agent.  Such an important transaction should not be left in the hands of a stranger with no obligation to you.

Warren Residential Group has some of the most qualified and experience agents that would love to help you find your next home.  Feel free to check out our current listings. Please contact us to learn more about finding your dream home or click here to learn about our customized marketing plans and some of the techniques we use to sell your home.

The units at 15 North Beacon feature hardwood floors, balconies, updated kitchens (many have stainless steel appliances) and renovated bathrooms.  It is a quick walk to the MBTA green line, and the bus stops right outside.  There is also amazing access to convenience stores, restaurants (almost every ethnic cuisine you could imagine has a restaurant in Allston Village) and entertainment (Allston is home to some of the best small music venues, bars, and clubs in the city.)

For more information about this luxury Allston real estate, check out the listing or contact a Warren Real Estate agent to schedule a viewing of 15 North Beacon or one of our other luxury building listings.