Visiting Cambridge: So What Would it Be in Euros?

At the time this post was written, the Euro was soaring against the dollar. We thought we would check out condos in Cambridge to get a European perspective on prices.

42 Linnaean Street, #3
Cambridge, MA
BEDS:1/BATHS:1
SQ.FT: 660
$349,000 or 248,000 Euro.
PROS: It’s within walking distance to Harvard and Porter Squares, and is next door Radcliffe. There’s also a [...]

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Another Auction: this time at the 1850 Lofts

You’ve probably heard by now, but just in case you haven’t, you still have time to attend the auction of the lofts at the 1850 Loft building in the South End.
Located at 90 Wareham Street in Boston’s South End, the auction is set to take place on Sunday (June 28th).  From the looks of it, the auction may [...]

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On and Off the Market — Fast

Although we’ve entered full-steam summer when the housing market normally slows, we’ve noticed a few properties that have come on the market and sold within just a few days. What’s that mean? If a home is priced well and it’s in great condition, it will sell, and sell fast. That’s because so many properties around [...]

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East Boston Redux: Is East Boston Really the Next Big Thing?

We try to keep an open mind at Mondoboston, and because we’ve heard a lot about East Boston as the new up-and-coming real estate refuge, we decided to take a look for ourselves. Recently, we visited four open houses featuring both condos and single-family East Boston homes for $300,000 or less. Admittedly, our price point [...]

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Best Urban Beaches Around Boston

It’s not yet summer, but we’ve already experienced a few days hot enough to get us dreaming about the beach.
Ahh…. the beach. The gentle lap of water. The warm embrace of the sun.
There’s only one problem with the fantasy: If you live in the city and you don’t have access to a car, you may feel as [...]

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Late Night Dining in Boston

It’s 3 a.m. and you’re just itching for something to eat. Where do you go?
In Boston, there’s not much choice beyond your own refrigerator. Still, there are a few dining locales that night owls can depend on when hunger pangs strike.
A. Bova Bakery
134 Salem Street
North End
Open 24 hours
Buzzy’s Fabulous Roast Beef
Located at Charles Circle, Cambridge [...]

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What’s A Real Estate Round Robin?

 We only just recently heard this term at Boston Real Estate Blog, where we also happened to read a really good explanation of how these deals work. It’s useful stuff to know for any buyers out there thinking of participating in a real estate auction. In this particular case, the blog is referring to an [...]

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Do Pre-Approval Letters Really Matter?

The moment you sign on with a realtor is the moment you’ll hear the question, “so did you get a pre-approval letter?”
Realtors feel uneasy dealing with clients who have yet to talk with a bank about getting a mortgage. The realtor’s secret fear: maybe this client is completely unqualified.
So the first thing to understand when [...]

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Top Secret Tip: Umi Salon

It’s not often that we see a jaw-dropping haircut on the street. But recently, we ran into a woman with perfectly-coiffed hair. Bright red curls were cut to heavenly perfection. It was the kind of cut you see among wealthy women in world capitals, but it wasn’t the type of cut you see much around [...]

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