When youre inside a historic home, its easy to overlook the details that lend authenticity to its origins. Here are some interesting details we found inside 22 Garden Street, a brownstone in Boston's Beacon Hill built in 1827.

• Bullseye glass window panes below the door transom window in the front door. This is hand-blown glass originating
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East Boston may seem like a surprising topic for a luxury real estate blog, but the last decade has brought about a transformation for a neighborhood known for triple-deckers and the airport. Though the neighborhood is not widely known for its stunning harbor views and miles of shoreline, its the East Boston waterfront that is driving much of the change.

Although Manchester, MA is far from new (first settled in 1629 by Europeans and officially incorporated in 1645) and not exactly new as an escape from the heat of Boston (It became a sought-after summer colony starting in 1845 when Boston-based poet, Richard Dana, built his summer home), we are definitely seeing a resurgence of interest. [...]

Boston is vibrant year-round. Summertime is a season where tourists tend to flock to area attractions. People line up for Duck Boat Tours, congregate around street musicians at Faneuil Hall or take a Swan Boat ride in the Public Garden.

For locals, it can be a time to re-discover the city. Many residents clear out for vacations or their [...]

I recently had the pleasure of attending the Beacon Hill Annual Tour of the Hidden Gardens. While normally closed to the public, each year on the third Thursday in May, the Beacon Hill Garden Club open dozens of spaces around the residences of Beacon Hill for public tours of their urban [...]

There is no shortage of places to walk in Boston. In fact, Boston was named the 3rd most walkable city in the U.S according to Walk Score. We know some of the more well-known walking spots are the Freedom Trail, Public Garden, Boston Common, and Mt. Vernon Street. But the newest areas may be flying under your radar. 

Market Trends

High-End Sales Volume % Change, Year-to-Year

Sales volumes increased by 7% compared to 2016 (1,472 vs 1,376 sales). Compared to 2006 (861 sales), our baseline year, sales are up 71%, and have r ecovered substantially from a bottom of 534 sales in 2009. High-end markets continue their strong recovery across the [...]

Spring in Massachusetts budding flowers, the Boston Marathon, and Patriots Day celebrations. Every year, Massachusetts communities celebrate Patriots Day and we remember those who have sacrificed for our freedom, and a milestone in American history demonstrating [...]