Archive for the ‘Seaport District’ Category

Boston Summer Season 2011

Friday, August 19th, 2011


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The Boston summer of 2011 is coming to a close. As the students start to make their journey back to Boston area colleges. The summer vacations are drifting away on Cape Cod and Martha’s Vineyard. It has been a busy apartment rental season. We want to thank all our clients for there business and we hope to see you again next season. Our blog has been quiet over the summer but we will continue to post more in the fall. The dog days of summer are here. Enjoy it while it lasts. We have new fall Boston apartment listings check out the website at www.bostonerealty.com. 

The Reside Real Estate Team. www.resideboston.com

Atlantic Wharf Loft Rentals

Thursday, May 19th, 2011


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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

Why You Should Invest in Boston ‘Green’ Buildings.

Friday, December 11th, 2009


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As a real estate agent and a LEED Accredited Professional people often ask me “Why should I invest in a ‘Green’ Building?”  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.  They also use native plants in landscaping reducing the use of potable water in irrigation.  As a condo owner much of the condo fees go to water usage.  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.  This goes beyond energy efficient light bulbs.  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.  Green buildings are meticulously designed to allow natural light and natural ventilation, further reducing energy costs.    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.  Everything from paint, to carpet, to the construction process has to meet the most stringent standards.  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.  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.  617-236-5005
c.  781-859-9805

Boston Waterfront and South Boston development thrives

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.