The new Atlantic Wharf Lofts is now open for viewing and occupancy in July. Located at the corner of Congress at Atlantic Avenue on the Rose Kennedy Greenway near the Boston Harbor. 86 Luxury rental units mixed use class A with retail shops and restaurants. 24/7 Concierge, Fitness, Club Room, pet friendly and garage parking.
Units are fitted with Ash hardwood floors, Kitchen Aid Stainless Steel Appliances with quality cabinetry. Glass showers with Carrara marble vanity. Amazing waterfront location. I recently toured the building while under construction and viewed the model as well as many different layouts. I think they are being offered at very good price point $2400-$8000+. Its a great mix of luxury apartments and casual sit down restaraunts on the retail level with underground parking available.
If you are interested in a personal tour of the building please contact us at Direct 617-930-4800 or www.bostonerealty.com
Kendall Square, home to MIT, has long been known as the center of biotechnology and computers. Â There are more Nobel Prize winners living per square foot than any other area of the world. Â Kendall Square is the home to companies such as Genzyme, Microsoft and Google as well as many start-ups.
Centrally located between Harvard square and Beacon Hill Kendall Square is 5 minutes away from the best museums, restaurants, and nightlife Boston and Cambridge have to offer.
Seeing potential in Kendall Square’s location and industry developers, with the city’s encouragement, have began to build more residential projects in the area.  Two notable projects I recently visited are Third Square and The Watermark.  Both are brand new modern buildings offering luxurious finishes and amenities.  Both feature a fitness center, 24 hour concierge and lounge but  they come in very different packages.
The Watermark is a LEED Certified Green building.  All the appliances are Energy Efficient.  The paints and finishes used in the building emit dramatically fewer VOC’S (volatile organic compounds) than traditional finishes.  The carpets are free from formaldehyde, a substance used to make most carpets stain resistant.  These factors make for superior indoor air quality.  The tower boasts amazing views of Boston’s skyline and the Charles River.  From the sunny apartments one can see the sailboats and the esplanade.  At night the buildings light up the skyline.
Third Square is designed in a courtyard formation.  Two fitness centers and an indoor lap-pool overlook the sunny, beautifully landscaped courtyard.  The building’s low-rise massing, and mixed-use of retail and residential create a really strong  community.  In the summer the residents enjoy barbecuing in the shade.  The courtyard provides a little oasis from Kendall’s urban atmosphere.
If you are interested in taking a tour of these buildings or other full service listings please call or email me today.
Homeowners insurance is a must have with the purchase of a home. Most lenders require it. So you should make sure you have the right coverage including coverage for personal items. I recommend you review your policy with your agent or provider to make sure you are properly covered for fire, water damage and liability. I also found this article on the Boston Globe website that is helpful: http://www.boston.com/realestate/news/blogs/renow/2009/12/homeowners_insu.htmlÂ
You can also contact our recommended insurance agents:
Peabody Insurance 116 Main Street Peabody Ma 01960 Agent: Richard Disessa. Phone 978-531-9863 Fax 978-532-1272 Email: peabodyinsurance@comcast.net
Gaurd Insurance 279 Mount Aburn Street Watertown Ma 02472 Agent: Vickie Fotopoulos. Phone 617-926-4000 Fax 617-926-8334 Email:Â Vfotopoulos@guardinsure.com
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
The Good news for first time home buyers is tax credit extended for sure. Congressman Maurice Hinchey helped secure legislation that will extend the $8,000 federal tax credit for first time home-buyers, and create a new $6,500 tax credit for people who have bought a home in the last five years. Hinchey says it was important to extend this legislation through April 30th of 2010, because it’s been a successful law so far.”It provides opportunities for people to buy homes who wouldn’t have the opportunity, because the $8,000 provides them with the incentive they need, and the additional financial help they need to actually buy that house,” said Rep. Maurice Hinchey, (D) 22nd District. Hinchey says he doesn’t know if there will be another extension, because it all depends on the program’s success.
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We checked in with our lending specialist Jason Deeb at MSA Mortgage and here is what he sent us to help understand the process. Jason Deeb says with the recent extension of the First Time Homebuyer Tax Credit, after consulting with many MSA clients who purchased a home for the first time and had difficulty visualizing the process. Many of our clients have found our flow chart extremely helpful so I wanted to pass it along to you to forward to your clients. Please let me know if I can send it to you or if you have any questions. Contact Jason Deeb Senior Loan Officer Direct: 781.486.7143 Cell: 917.721.2111 Fax: 781.245.7373 Email: jdeeb@msamortgage.com
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.
The Ames-Webster mansion on 306 Dartmouth St., one of the largest properties in the Back Bay with 26,000 square feet, 50 rooms, and 28 fireplaces, is for sale. This is one of the few large mansions with so much original detail in the Back Bay. The building is dripping with ornate wood molding and classic brownstone detail. The property is owned by Reality Realty Trust, whose members include developer Neil St. John Raymond of the Raymond Property Co. and the founding members of firm CBT Architects. The mansion serves as the corportate headquarters for Raymond Property. The Raymond company is planning to move its offices to downtown Boston. Price: $18-25 million.
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