Wednesday, November 28, 2007
Some harmless self promotion
As we all have read, this real estate market is a tough one. But let's look at the bright side of things. Real Estate prices are coming down, interest rates are low, inflation seems to be in check and unemployment rates are at historic lows. It's a great time to be a buyer!!! We deal with buyers of all types. We have agents who specialize in foreclosure, development, condos, etc... If you are looking to purchase property, we would like to invite you to team up with Just In Boston for your real estate needs. And to help you enter the real estate market as a buyer we are running a promotion through the end of January, we would love to partner up with you and help you close on a great deal!
Tuesday, November 27, 2007
Neighborhood Focus - Savin Hill
This week I have been pouring over the new tool we installed on our website called Google Analytics. This nifty little program will tell us about our visitors such as where they are located, what browser they use, pages they viewed and many other interesting tidbits.
A big hello to our visitors from Boston, New York, Pennsylvania, California and even the UK and Canada!
We can also see what keywords on Google, Yahoo! and other search engines that folks are using. This week's phrase with the most hits is "Savin Hill." So in recognition of that, here are some examples of recent sales in Savin Hill.
Street | Unit | Rooms | Beds | Baths | 1/2 Baths | Sq Ft | List | Sale | $/sq. ft. | Closed | DOM | Unit Level | Type |
39 Sagamore St* | 1 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1132 | $ 299,000 | $ 285,000 | $ 252 | 10/16/2007 | 61 | 1 | CC |
60 Sagamore St | 3 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 874 | $ 229,900 | $ 222,950 | $ 255 | 11/9/2007 | 84 | 3 | CC |
72 Sagamore St* | 2 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1100 | $ 319,000 | $ 308,000 | $ 280 | 9/5/2007 | 79 | 1 | CC |
72 Sagamore St* | 1 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1100 | $ 319,000 | $ 315,000 | $ 286 | 9/5/2007 | 46 | 1 | CC |
141 Savin Hill Ave | C #12 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 820 | $ 239,000 | $ 225,000 | $ 274 | 9/28/2007 | 170 | 0 | CC |
320 Savin Hill Ave | 1L | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 900 | $ 213,000 | $ 240,000 | $ 267 | 11/16/2007 | 22 | 1 | CC |
400 Savin Hill Ave | 15 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 817 | $ 209,900 | $ 209,000 | $ 256 | 10/31/2007 | 77 | 2 | CC |
135-137 Sydney Street | 1 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1000 | $ 219,900 | $ 217,000 | $ 217 | 9/4/2007 | 89 | 1 | CC |
91 Savin Hill Ave | 18 | 12 | 3 | 0 | 3972 | $ 524,900 | $ 486,000 | $ 122 | 10/31/2007 | 139 | MF | ||
175 Savin Hill Ave | 15 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3438 | $ 599,000 | $ 590,000 | $ 172 | 11/19/2007 | 67 | MF | ||
243-A Savin Hill Ave | 5 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1440 | $ 269,900 | $ 260,000 | $ 181 | 11/16/2007 | 65 | SF | ||
71 Sydney Street | 8 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1635 | $ 449,000 | $ 420,000 | $ 257 | 9/7/2007 | 109 | SF |
*Just In Boston Properties represented one or both of the parties in this transaction.
Friday, November 23, 2007
Wednesday, November 21, 2007
Happy Thanksgiving!
Just In Boston Properties would like to wish everyone a happy Thanksgiving! We will be in and out of the office this weekend and we will be accessible via email.
Some fun Thanksgiving facts courtesy of Wikipedia.
· The city of El Paso, Texas claims the first thanksgiving was held in what is now known as the United States, but it was not a harvest celebration. Spaniard Don Juan de Oñate ordered his expedition party to rest and conducted a mass celebration of thanksgiving on April 30, 1598.
· Another article states that the earliest Thanksgiving events were held in the British Colonies, at present day Berkeley Plantation in Virginia in 1619 and at Plymouth in present day Massachusetts in 1621.
· Many workers (78% in 2007) are given both Thanksgiving and the day after as paid holidays.
· Next year Thanksgiving will take place on November 27.
· President Lincoln declared Thanksgiving a Federal holiday as a "prayerful day of Thanksgiving" on the last Thursday in November. Since then every U.S. President has always made an official Thanksgiving Proclamation on behalf of the nation. President Franklin D. Roosevelt set the date for Thanksgiving to the fourth Thursday of November in 1939 (approved by Congress in 1941).
Enjoy!
Some fun Thanksgiving facts courtesy of Wikipedia.
· The city of El Paso, Texas claims the first thanksgiving was held in what is now known as the United States, but it was not a harvest celebration. Spaniard Don Juan de Oñate ordered his expedition party to rest and conducted a mass celebration of thanksgiving on April 30, 1598.
· Another article states that the earliest Thanksgiving events were held in the British Colonies, at present day Berkeley Plantation in Virginia in 1619 and at Plymouth in present day Massachusetts in 1621.
· Many workers (78% in 2007) are given both Thanksgiving and the day after as paid holidays.
· Next year Thanksgiving will take place on November 27.
· President Lincoln declared Thanksgiving a Federal holiday as a "prayerful day of Thanksgiving" on the last Thursday in November. Since then every U.S. President has always made an official Thanksgiving Proclamation on behalf of the nation. President Franklin D. Roosevelt set the date for Thanksgiving to the fourth Thursday of November in 1939 (approved by Congress in 1941).
Enjoy!
Thursday, November 15, 2007
American Diabetes Month
A day late, but I'll talk about it anyway. Yesterday was National Diabetes Day and November is American Diabetes Month. Diabetes is a term that represents two different diseases that afflict millions. This issue is near to my heart, my mother and my sister were diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes, commonly referred to as Juvenile Diabetes. My mom was diagnosed when she was in her thirties (it is rare to be diagnosed so late) and my sister when she was just four years old. Because my mom had first been diagnosed, she immediately recognized the symptoms in my sister. Fortunately, we lived in the Boston area and she received excellent treatment from the folks at Children's Hospital, The Joslin Clinic and most recently Milton Hospital.
Please take a moment to visit the American Diabetes Association website to learn more about Diabetes and how you can help.
Wednesday, November 14, 2007
Sunday, Sunday, Sunday!
Looking for something to do this Sunday? You know Stop & Shop is going to be a mess and the big sales aren't until next weekend. So, why not check out some open houses?!
Dorchester:
15 Trescott Street 12-1:30
72 Sagamore Street #3 12-1:45
7 King Street (only 1 unit left!) 2:15-4
21 Cawfield Street #2 12-1:45
We hope to see you on Sunday!
Going once, going twice
This weekend the Hynes Convention Center hosted a mega auction for foreclosed properties. Many of these had already been on the market through conventional brokerages and failed to sell. We talked about attending the auction, but in the end we had some clients to show around and couldn't make the time for it.
Reports from friends and associates that attended included that it was a very emotional auction. Bidders were upping the prices without temper and some properties actually sold for more than they were listed at previously, simply because they fell for the pitch and drama of the event.
Everyone knows someone who got a good deal at foreclosure and auction, either recently or the last time the market was down. What many fail to realize is the keys to getting a good deal at auction is knowledge and discipline.
Knowing what the property condition is, if there are and zoning or municipal issues etc… is critical. You would be remiss to pay too much for a property that is for example undevelopable, in a FEMA flood plain or so shabby that a lender won't finance it. The other key is discipline. Set a price that you are willing to pay, and do not budge. Let someone else overpay. In this market there are more foreclosures and auctions to come.
See the Boston.com article .
Friday, November 9, 2007
Wow! Roslindale, $1, Pigs might be flying....
Check this out....
From an MLS Listing
"Unprecedented opportunity! Seller will entertain all offers over $1! Roslindale single family with remarkable potential. Quiet location. Great for entertaining friends and family. Bonus three season guest house and a well cared for in-ground pool with a huge deck. New systems! Showings at Open House ONLY! Sat 12-1 & Sun 12-1"
From an MLS Listing
"Unprecedented opportunity! Seller will entertain all offers over $1! Roslindale single family with remarkable potential. Quiet location. Great for entertaining friends and family. Bonus three season guest house and a well cared for in-ground pool with a huge deck. New systems! Showings at Open House ONLY! Sat 12-1 & Sun 12-1"
Wednesday, November 7, 2007
Neighborhood Focus – Jones Hill
We receive tons of inquiries about how the market is doing and for recent sales data. As we all know, Dorchester is huge! Being the largest part of Boston, there are many distinct neighborhoods, each with their own real estate market conditions. Some areas fair better than others, and having sales data street by street can be invaluable in pricing your property or figuring out how much to offer. As a member of MLS, we are able to produce all kinds of data.
This week I decided to focus on Jones Hill in Dorchester. It is one of the most requested areas by renters and buyers.
Jones Hill is bounded by Hancock Street, Pleasant Street, Columbia Road and Stoughton Street. It features many stately victorians and triple-deckers, with many of them being recently refurbished. Depending on where you are on the hill, you may have views of the city, Dorchester bay or the southern part of Dorchester and the Blue Hills.
Below is the sales data for the past 6 months. If you have any questions or want more specific information, give us a call or email us.
Property Type | Address | Unit # | SQ FT | List | Sale | $/Sq Ft | Rooms | Bedrooms | Full Baths | Half Baths | DOM |
Condo | 12 Upham Ave | 1 | 1442 | $ 299,000 | $ 299,000 | $ 207 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 249 |
Condo | 51 Sawyer Ave | 3 | 1800 | $ 449,000 | $ 440,000 | $ 244 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 138 |
Condo | 48 Sawyer Ave | 1 | 1700 | $ 518,995 | $ 511,000 | $ 301 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 128 |
Condo | 12 Upham Avenue | 3 | 1392 | $ 219,000 | $ 219,000 | $ 157 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 69 |
Condo | 95 Sawyer Ave | A | 1050 | $ 339,000 | $ 321,000 | $ 306 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 87 |
Condo | 95 Sawyer Ave | B | 1050 | $ 355,000 | $ 333,000 | $ 317 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 87 |
Condo | 95 Sawyer Ave | PH | 1000 | $ 289,000 | $ 275,000 | $ 275 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 146 |
Condo | 43 Downer | 1 | 1280 | $ 309,000 | $ 305,000 | $ 238 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 63 |
Condo | 12 Upham Avenue | 2 | 1382 | $ 299,000 | $ 299,000 | $ 216 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 46 |
Multi | 108 Cushing Ave | 4111 | $ 619,000 | $ 585,000 | $ 142 | 15 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 226 | |
Multi | 22 Downer Ave | 2850 | $ 389,900 | $ 370,500 | $ 130 | 12 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 178 | |
Single | 131 Cushing Ave. | 3177 | $ 769,000 | $ 729,000 | $ 229 | 10 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 86 | |
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