Take a video tour of a Brookline mansion
We visit a $10.5 million home in Brookline.
Looking to move before winter comes? Thinking about buying instead of renting? Or maybe you are just dreaming of the day you can afford to buy a home in Greater Boston?
Whatever your home-buying needs may be, we are here to help. During our Fall House Hunt week, we try to provide content to inspire and assist future or current home buyers through the tough process.
Here are some of our stories we have published this week. Check them out:
Take a tour of a Brookline mansion
We did a Facebook Live tour of a 55 Leicester St. in Brookline. Join us on our visit to this whopping 9,294-square-foot home with walls and walls of windows, listed for $10,500,000. (May take a minute to load)
https://www.facebook.com/boston/videos/10155764204574365/
Newly built West Hyannis Port estate listed for $12.5 million
This waterfront home not only boasts views from many rooms, but also a private beach. The estate, 219 Green Dunes Drive in West Hyannis Port, is listed for $12,500,000 and features five bedrooms, seven full baths, and four half baths across 7,059 square feet of living space. Even more impressive is the foyer, which has curved walls and an elegantly modern staircase.
Ask the Realtor: No offense, but these things can kill a potential sale
“What I am about to tell you may offend you — but that is not my intention. In this highly emotional industry, one of our more sensitive jobs is to have a ‘nothing personal’ conversation with our sellers. There are a number of things that can deter a buyer from purchasing your home, and it’s our job to address them with you, so please listen. You will be happy you did.”
Home of the Week: Apartments perched by Quincy boardwalk offer commanding bay view
To make it clear it belongs in this renowned Quincy neighborhood, developers of the Meriel Marina Bay apartment community expanded the boardwalk not only to reach the front door, but also to flow around the building like waves at a rocky point, dramatically expanding the public walk. One of the two buildings by developer Hines is complete and open — the north one. When the south building is unveiled later this year, there will be 352 apartments ranging from studios to three-bedroom units.
What your money buys in all nine Eastern Mass. counties
Price, design, and setting can vary dramatically from town to town in Massachusetts, but the differences are even more apparent from county to county. We picked one home in all nine Eastern Massachusetts counties, showcasing what you can get for your money in each. Check them out.
10 tips for making your move as easy as possible
Moving day is fast-approaching, and you’ve already hired the movers at least three weeks in advance (double that if you’re moving in September). All you need to do is buy bubble wrap and boxes and get packing, right? Not so fast. There are more preparations you need to make to ensure things go smoothly — so you don’t wind up with boxes full of broken dishes. We spoke with Jennifer Smith, co-owner and moving coordinator of Precision Moving Co. in Somerville to find out what people can do to make their lives (and their movers’ lives) easier.
See more of our Fall House Hunt coverage at realestate.boston.com.
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