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Friday, December 11th, 2009
As a real estate agent and a LEED Accredited Professional people often ask me “Why should I invest in a ‘Green’ Building?” Â Aside from the growing trend to go green there are many other reasons to invest in a LEED certified building. In order to achieve Water efficiency LEED credits builders install low-flow showers, toilets and sinks. Â They also use native plants in landscaping reducing the use of potable water in irrigation. Â As a condo owner much of the condo fees go to water usage. Â In the years to come you can expect your condo fees to remain lower than other non-green buildings.
The same principle of reduction applies to all of the energy usage of the building. Â This goes beyond energy efficient light bulbs. Â All of the heating, venting, air conditioning, and mechanical equipment are state of the art and designed to reduce energy use, noise and pollution.
The best way to reduce the energy from mechanical equipment is to reduce the need for mechanical ventilation. Â Green buildings are meticulously designed to allow natural light and natural ventilation, further reducing energy costs. Â Â These are things that cannot be put on a listing sheet it simply must be experienced. Special attention is paid to air quality in a LEED building. Â Everything from paint, to carpet, to the construction process has to meet the most stringent standards. Â With asthysma on the rise and stories of mold in new construction one cannot put a price on the piece of mind and security from a LEED Certification.
In the end the LEED certification process builds green buildings but also much higher quality product. Â The cost of construction for Green Buildings is much higher but in the end the cost of ownership will be much less.
In Boston we are fortunate to have two LEED Certified Buildings. The Clarendon and The Macallen Building.  If you have any questions about LEED Certification or green buildings or if you are interested in buying Real Estate please don’t hesitate to contact me.
William Carr /Real Estate Agent/LEED Certified Specialist
o. Â 617-236-5005
c. Â 781-859-9805
Tags: Boston green buildings, Boston green condos, Boston LEED Certified, Clarendon Condos Boston, Macallen building boston, Macallen condos boston, The Clarendon Back Bay
Posted in Back Bay, Back Bay Luxury Condos, Back Bay Rentals, Boston Home Sales, Boston Lifestyle, Condominums Boston, FP3 Boston, Green Building, Green Condo, Green Living, Green Residences, LEED, LEED Condo, Luxury Apartments, Luxury Boston, Luxury Condominiums, New Home Building, Rikeman Real Estate Company, Seaport District, South End, The Clarendon, The Clarendon Residences, Waterfront | No Comments »
Wednesday, November 4th, 2009
Now is the time to rent in Boston.  With so many brand new building developments such as 1330 Boylston Harborview Charlestown; and Trilogy, recently completed there is a greater supply of luxury apartments than demand for them.  As a result, many buildings are offering very attractive incentives to renters.
Archstone Avenir is offering two months free on a 13 months lease. Â This adds up to some big savings. Â For example, a 1 bedroom which typically rents for $2,500 per month would now rent for $2,115. Â A savings of $5,000 over the term of a 13 month lease. Â Archstone is also paying the full broker’s fee, which is an additional month’s rent. Â Essentially, you are getting 3 months rent for free.
Archstone Avenir is offering renters some of the most aggressive incentives but many other properties are following their lead. Â Buildings, all over Boston, which historically had few available apartments are now offering one or two months free, reduced parking rates and waiving amenities fees.
For the most up to date incentives on all of the luxury buildings in Boston please give me a call or email me Bill Carr 781-859-9805 williamc@rikemanre.com
Tags: Add new tag, boston luxury apartments, Luxury Apartments Boston, Luxury Boston, luxury buildings boston
Posted in Back Bay, Back Bay Luxury Condos, Back Bay Rentals, Boston Home Sales, Boston Lifestyle, Boston Lofts, FP3 Boston, Harborview Apartments, Herb Rikeman, Luxury Apartments, Luxury Boston, Luxury Condominiums, Real Estate News, Rikeman Real Estate Company, South End | No Comments »
Tuesday, September 29th, 2009
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If you haven’t noticed the Seaport District is on its way up. I am willing to bet in 5 years its one of the hottest areas of Boston. As the Fan Pier Devlopments start to rise in the skyline along with the iconic Contemporary Arts Boston and the massive convention center. You can see this will be a booming area.The fort Point Channel has been attracting celebs like Tom Cruise and Cameron Diaz to some of the new hot spots like Barbara Lynch’s a South Boston native new bar Drink and Cafe Sportello. Also the $500 million Atlantic Wharf is on its way to completion. South Boston also continues to buzz with cool new Condos like FP3 Boston with condos starting at $300K. I will continue to watch and report on this emerging market.
If you are interested in FP3 or Seaport District condos please contact Herb Rikeman 617-930-4800 at contact@rikemanre.com or www.bostonerealty.com for more info prices and floor plans.
Tags: condominiums boston, Fan Pier, Fort Point Channel, FP3 Boston, Seaport District, South Boston
Posted in Boston Lifestyle, Boston New Developments, Condominums Boston, FP3 Boston, Fan Pier, Seaport District | No Comments »
