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HOW TO: Find a Rental in Cambridge or Somerville
With September 1 looming in the not-so-distant future, I am beginning to field a lot of calls from friends, acquaintances and...
Lara
Jul 13, 2012


Property of the Week: Second Chance for a Great Kendall Condo
In real estate, it ain’t over til it’s over, and sometimes deals fall apart at the 11th hour. Sadly, that has happened with my great 1BR...
Lara
Jul 6, 2012


Property of the Week: dasHaus in Cambridge
Sorry, this one’s not for sale, but it’s great for inspiration! DasHaus is a traveling exhibit, sponsored by the German American Chamber...
Lara
Jun 25, 2012


Property of the Week: 2-Family Diamond in the Rough
This enormous 14-room 2-family Italianate Victorian has so much potential to be brought back to its elegant origins — it has amazing...
Lara
Jun 15, 2012


Properties of the Week: Two New Agassiz Condos that Feel Like Singles
Another great project by renowned local architect Mark Boyes-Watson — three new condos at the corner of Prentiss & Oxford in the Agassiz...
Lara
Jun 7, 2012


Boiler Rebates Offered by Mass Save — Plan Ahead!
I know it’s June, and we’re all thinking about air conditioning, not heating, but if you’ve got an old boiler (from 1983 or older), it...
Lara
Jun 3, 2012


Cambridge & Somerville T Stations to be Testing Ground for Terror Attacks
Does anyone really think this is a good idea? Homeland Security to release bacteria in subway stations during testing of sensors in...
Lara
May 21, 2012


Area Four 2012 Real Estate Activity to Date
I pulled this data together last week, so it’s slightly out-of-date, but figured it was still worth sharing, for those who are keeping an...
Lara
May 17, 2012


Property of the Week: Perfect Pied-a-Terre in Kendall
I just listed another unit over at Thorndike Place — a great condo in the Kendall/MIT area (also has easy access to the Green Line at...
Lara
May 17, 2012


Property of the Week: Great Condo, Great Location
I am super excited to give my readers a sneak peek at my new listing, which will be on MLS tomorrow night. It’s in my favorite...
Lara
May 8, 2012


Cambridge & Somerville Weekend Walks
Okay, I think this is very cool…. Had never heard of it, but there’s a program called Jane Jacobs Walk that organizes annual neighborhood...
Lara
May 4, 2012


Property of the Week: Chauncy Street Condo with an English Cottage Feel
Walking into this condo on such a gloomy day as today, I didn’t want to leave. It truly felt like the coziest of country cottages, with...
Lara
May 2, 2012


It's Not Just Cambridge & Somerville: Bidding Wars Are on the Rise Nationally
Yes, it’s true that Cambridge & Somerville have defied the odds, with properties for the most part holding their value through the...
Lara
May 2, 2012


Cambridge Ranked America's Most Peaceful City
Someday when I have time (ha!), I’m going to research all the various #1 rankings bestowed on Cambridge — offhand, I know we’ve been...
Lara
Apr 26, 2012


Property of the Week: 3-Room Studio in Porter Square
In Cambridge, it’s pretty rare to find condos under $300,000, especially near the T. For that reason alone, this property is a great...
Lara
Apr 26, 2012
Properties of the Week: Every Single One of Them
… at least, judging by the way places are flying off the market in multiple-bid situations that go well over asking price. Right now, the...
Lara
Apr 19, 2012


Property of the Week: East Cambridge Cutie
This is a *big* week in real estate — between the two Cambridge Coldwell Banker offices alone, we brought on 31 new listings. One of my...
Lara
Apr 12, 2012


Property of the Week: Airy Mid-Cambridge Condo
Not much new came on the market this week, due to the upcoming holiday weekend (Easter & Passover), but there were a few little gems,...
Lara
Apr 6, 2012
Dealing with a Multiple Bid Situation — Advice for Home Buyers & Sellers
Most home buyers and their agents are not thrilled about competing in a multiple-bid situation, and contrary to popular belief, it can...
Lara
Mar 29, 2012


New Rental Communities Coming to Cambridge & Somerville
I don’t work in rentals, but am frequently asked about them, so try to stay somewhat on top of that end of the business. And what you...
Lara
Mar 29, 2012
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