Spring Forward Daylight Savings To-Do List March 8th we spring forward and lose an hour of sleep but gain more sunlight. This is a great time of year to tackle the spring to-do list 1) Batteries in your smoke and carbon detectors should be swapped out fall and spring. 2) Change the direction of your ceiling fan from clockwise to counter-clockwise which will keep Continue Reading
Should I buy now during a Global Crisis?
Should I buy a home during a global crisis? or sit on the sidelines? I realize this post might not appeal to everyone since many people are not sure if they will have a job this week or next, but if you are a buyer who can buy and feel pretty good that your job is secure you might be asking yourself should I buy now during this global crisis? The question is yes and here is Continue Reading
Top Dollar 10 Changes that help your home sell
In some parts of the country, there is plenty of inventory for buyers to choose from, and other parts of the country's inventory are tight. When selling your home not only should you know how your local market is inventory dept, but before you hit the market there are 10 changes that you can make to your home sell faster and for top dollar. 1) First impressions matter a Continue Reading
St Regis Residence Comes to Boston
The St Regis Hotel and Brand dates back to 1904 when John Jacob Astor IV opened St Regis in New York City. Many of St Regis locations not only offer a hotel component, but many also have a private residence part, but very few just offer a private residence and no hotel. Boston is one of those cities that will have St Regis but it will not offer a hotel. Residents who buy will have access to Continue Reading
Short Term Rental Regulation
At the beginning of 2019 Short term Rental Regulation was announced in Massachusetts and owners had till July 1st 2019 to comply with the new law. The Short Term Rental Regulation in Massachusetts was put in place since many owners were no longer offering their homes to prospective renters looking for longterm leases and opting to rent out there places like hotels where a consumer could rent out Continue Reading
Introduction to Vancouver
Introduction to Vancouver Vancouver is irresistible to the naked eye. Some might describe it as breathtaking. Vancouver offers natural splendor with snow-capped mountains, temperate rainforests, and the ocean. Vancouver offers a vibrant feel with a glassy downtown look. There are dozens of neighborhoods that are just waiting for the slightly curious to explore. It's a Continue Reading
Short Term Rental Regulation
Short Term housing has become big business in wake of Airbnb and HomeAway. The Short Term rental companies have been in the news a lot, in almost every major city. Every major city and towns these days are trying to find a way to find the balance of allowing homeowners to rent their place out and not upset the housing applecart for people looking for long term housing. Some folks might wonder Continue Reading
VITA Jamaica Plain New Development
VITA is moving into a neighborhood that offers more single family, row houses and three family homes in a variety of styles in Jamaica Plain, but doesn't offer too many high rises with full-service amenities. Many neighborhoods in Boston, and outside of Boston are seeing concierge buildings moving into the neighborhood. JP is now seeing concierge condo Continue Reading
Boston to DC
Easy Travel Boston to DC Several years I had the opportunity to spend time in our Nation Capitol. There are many great things about Boston and Washington DC and it starts with getting to DC from Boston. Washington DC is a very quick trip coming from Boston MA. Regardless if you decide to hop on the train or fly its a very easy trip. Flying to Washington is the fastest. Reagan Continue Reading
Gibson Sotheby’s Expands Market Share to serve clients better
Gibson Sotheby's expands market share Gibson Domain Domain was founded in 1962 and remained Gibson Domain till the close of 2005, and prior to it becoming part of the Sotheby's family, Gibson Domain had offices in South End, Back Bay, Dorchester, and South Boston. In 12 years Gibson Sotheby's has gone from having 4 offices to expanding to 11 offices to better serve our clients and expand our Continue Reading
