$3800 - 1 Bedroom, 1.5 Bathrooms

• 816 sq. ft.
• 300 sq. ft. private terrace with Boston skyline views!
• Teak patio furniture
• Lynx gas grill on patio
• Sliding glass door and window to patio will be decorated with Lutron automated shades which will be motorized to move up or down
• Kitchen’s feature Arclinea designed cabinetry, Silestone countertops, Kitchen Aid, Whirlpool, and Bosch stainless steel appliances
• Glass shower with beautiful mosaic tile
• In unit Bosch washer/dryer
• 2 Plasma TVs included
• 12 hour/day concierge 7 days a week
• 3 Barbara Lynch restaurants will be opening in the retail portion of the building very soon which FP3 residents will be provided with in home dining

$4800 - 2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom

• 1082 sq. ft.
• 300 sq. ft. private terrace with Boston skyline views!
• Teak patio furniture
• Lynx gas grill on patio
• Sliding glass door and window to patio will be decorated with Lutron automated shades which will be motorized to move up or down
• Kitchen’s feature Arclinea designed cabinetry, Silestone countertops, Kitchen Aid, Whirlpool, and Bosch stainless steel appliances
• Glass shower with beautiful mosaic tile
• Second bathroom features a full soaking tub and beautiful tile
• In unit Bosch washer/dryer
• 2 Plasma TVs included
• 12 hour/day concierge 7 days a week
• 3 Barbara Lynch restaurants will be opening in the retail portion of the building very soon which FP3 residents will be provided with in home dining

Please call a Warren Residential Group agent today at 617-848-9616 ext. 2 or email us at rentals@warrenre.com to setup a showing or for more information!

Boston homes are well known for beautiful architecture and the quaint neighborhoods they are in but sometimes I feel it lacks a little “over-the-topness” (I know that isn’t a real word) that other cities like NYC and LA have. While I really appreciate the history and everything that goes along with it, I like to see something a little different thrown in every once in a while. Well, my prayers have been answered. Let me introduce you to 74 Beacon Street, a new luxury single family renovation overlooking the Boston Public Gardens.

This home features:

• Almost 8500 sq. ft. of living space
• An INFINITY EDGE ROOF TOP LAP POOL!!
• Gym
• Wine Cellar
• Water purification system for the entire house
• Smart House technology
• 6 Bedrooms
• 6 Full Bathrooms
• Parking
• and more!

Peter Georgantas of PEG properties has completed the renovations of 74 Beacon and has truly created a masterpiece. No expense was spared with it’s 6 cooling zones and 30 zones of radiant heat. The whole house has Smart House technology and also an entire house water purification system. There are multiple outdoor spaces including the roof top deck with private heated infinity edge pool overlooking the park. Jon Neale has listed the property at $14,950,000 and has provided the pictures seen here. Call Nicholas Warren of the Warren Residential Group at 617-848-9616 ext. 2 if you would like to setup a discrete tour of the property.

I was reading www.Boston.com today as I usually do and there was an interesting article on the conversion of many of Massachusetts’ old Mill buildings.  Currently there are over 45 mill projects in development in Massachusetts and many more of the over 3,300 mill’s are being eyed for conversion as well.  Tax credits go on to make these projects even more attractive with up to 20% of the construction costs on historic buildings being deductable.

“We would not have been able to move forward without the tax credits,” said Eric Ekman, project manager for Berkeley Investments Inc.  Berkeley Investments is currently working on one of our favorite luxury loft projects in Boston called FP3.  FP3 is a multi-unit luxury condo/loft project in Boston’s Seaport district.  Barbara Lynch will be opening 3 restaurants in the retails space of the development.  Berkeley is also developing a huge condo coversion of the old Watch Factory in Waltham. 

I love these types of conversions.  The history and character of these factories are what make these loft condos so attractive.  I can’t wait to see what else can be done with Massachusetts mills, especially in the Seaport District!

Photo and Quote Courtesy of Boston.com

2007 - 1/1/07 to 5/13/07:

Median Price - $636,250

Average Price - $906,505

Total Market Volume - $132,349,750

2008 - 1/1/08 to 5/13/08:

Median Price - $660,000

Average Price - $1,161,522

Total Market Volume - $126,605,952

Very interesting….average selling price is up 28% and median is up close to 4%.  The total market volume has slowed a bit.  What are your thoughts?

- VIEW a 15th floor 1970s flat
- VIEW a 100-year old former headquarters for a sheet music publisher
-VIEW an elegantly appointed high-rise full-service executive suite
-VIEW a contemporary bi-level penthouse
-VIEW a luxury condo with first-class hotel services
-VIEW a “will be” condo in a 32-story tower
-VIEW a high-rise rental with sweeping views
-VIEW a walk-up loft in a cool old building

There are a lot of great things going on in this neighborhood with millions of dollars being invested in projects like 45 Province and the old Filene’s Building which will feature luxury condos, a hotel, and new high-end retail.

I am really happy they are doing this as it gives people a chance to see what life is like in this neighborhood and maybe even get a chance to picture themselves living here.

For more information or for tickets, please call the Downtown Crossing Association at 617-482-1641 or visit downtowncrossing.org/homesweethome

Samuels and Associates, the local developers/movie producers who are behind the great success of The Trilogy, another luxury apartment building in the Fenway, have just released availability and pricing for their new luxury apartment high rise called the 1330 Boylston!  This amazing new construction building will be home to luxury apartments which will feature:

• Granite Counters
• Stainless Steel Appliances
• In-unit Washer/Dryer
• Hardwood Floors
• Skyline views from some units
• Walk-in Closets
• Concierge
• Rooftop Deck
• Club Room
• Private Balconies from some units
• PET FRIENDLY!!

Pricing starts at:

• 1 Bed/ 1 Bath from $2574
• 1 Bed/ 1 Bath/ Study from $2595
• 1 Bed/ 1.5 Bath from $2750
• 1 Bed/ 1.5 Bath/ Study from $2800
• 2 Bed/ 1.5 Bath from $3300
• 2 Bed/ 2 Bath from $3550
• 2 Bed/ 2 Bath/ Study from $3620
• 3 Bed/ 3 Bath from $7500 

To setup a showing call or email a Warren Residential Group rental agent today at 617-848-9616 ext. 2 or rentals@warrenre.com to setup a no obligation showing today.  And again, there is no broker’s fee!

New legislation put forth by U.S. Rep. Ed Perlmutter could result in lower-interest loans for people who purchase “Green” or energy-efficient homes or people who retrofit existing residences with ”green” features.

Seems like a great idea right?  It still needs some working out though.  Some home builders argue that it would result in increased construction costs and Fannie May is worried that it would be required to have certain percentages of “green” mortgage by benchmark dates.

I think this is new legislation could definitely be a step in the right direction.  Green building should be a high priority but we need to find a way to make it affordable.  I have to really give a hand to the Pappas family who developed the Macallen building in South Boston, it’s first green building.  Even with construction costs being significantly higher to build this way, they felt it important to be pioneering.

What are your thoughts?

Source: Realtor.com