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Weekly Real Estate Market Update For Boston’s Back Bay, Beacon Hill, Midtown, Financial District, Leather District, Theatre District, South End, and Cambridge, MA

2009-05-12T11:45:45Z

Condo Sales Statistics For The Week Of May 4 – 10, 2009

Back Bay and Midtown:

Average Sale Price: $1,740,500

Average Cost Per Square Foot: $1,271

Average Days On Market: 37

Total Number Units Sold: 6

Beacon Hill:

Average Sale Price: $637,500

Average Cost Per Square Foot: $692

Average Days On Market: 215

Total Number Units Sold: 1

South End:

Average Sale Price: $576,333

Average Cost Per Square Foot: $671

Average Days On Market: 40

Total Number Units Sold: 6

Midtown, Financial District, Leather District, Theatre District, and Chinatown:

Average Sale Price: $395,000

Average Cost Per Square Foot: $552

Average Days On Market: 245

Total Number Units Sold: 1

Cambridge:

Average Sale Price: $487,143

Average Cost Per Square Foot: $364

Average Days On Market: 56

Total Number Units Sold: 7

These statistics are generated using information from MLSPIN and LINK-Boston listing services, but have not been verified and are not guaranteed. This information is based on averages and should not be relied upon for specific real estate transaction decisions. While the information is believed to be correct, it is represented subject to errors, omissions, changes or withdrawal without notice. Actual value will vary based on location, size, amenities and upgrades.

Local Realtor Achieves National Association of Realtors GREEN Designation

2009-05-09T16:09:23Z

Signifing knowledge of green building concepts & advocacy of the green movement

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – May 1, 2009 – Boston, MA - Joe Schutt with Gibson Sotheby’s International Realty has been awarded the National Association of Realtors’ (NAR’s) Green Designation, the only green real estate professional designation recognized by NAR.

Joe achieved the prestigious designation after completing 18 hours of course work designed specifically for Realtors. The courses were created in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team of industry experts from across the country; ensuring designees gain comprehensive knowledge of green homes and buildings and issues of sustainability in relation to real estate.

More specifically, Joe was trained in understanding what makes a property green, helping clients evaluate the cost/benefits of green building features and practices, distinguishing between industry rating and classification systems, listing and marketing green homes and buildings, discussing the financial grants and incentives available to homeowners, and helping consumers see a property’s green potential.

“As energy costs rise along with concern for the environment, homeowners are looking for innovative ways to save money and live responsibly,” said Dick Gaylord, NAR’s immediate past president. NAR’s Green Designation was developed in response to growing consumer awareness of the benefits of resource-efficient homes and buildings. The designation helps consumers who care about energy efficiency and sustainable building practices identify Realtors who can hep them realize their green real estate and lifestyle goals.

As an NAR Green Designee, Joe has gained the knowledge and the tools necessary to become a trusted green resource for metro Boston. For more information about Joe Schutt please visit www.joeschutt.com or joe@joeschutt.com.

For more information about NAR’s newest designation, visit www.greenresourcecouncil.org

Weekly Condo Real Estate Market Update For Boston’s Back Bay, Beacon Hill, South End, Midtown and Cambridge, MA

2009-05-12T11:30:27Z

For Boston’s Back Bay, Beacon Hill, South End, Midtown and Cambridge, MA

Condo Sales Statistics For The Week Of April 27 – May 3, 2009

Back Bay:

Average Sale Price: $621,585

Average Cost Per Square Foot: $672

Average Days On Market: 58

Total Number Units Sold: 5

Beacon Hill:

Average Sale Price: $420,000

Average Cost Per Square Foot: $603

Average Days On Market: 22

Total Number Units Sold: 3

South End:

Average Sale Price: $589,958

Average Cost Per Square Foot: $603

Average Days On Market: 127

Total Number Units Sold: 12

Midtown:

Average Sale Price: $1,040,000

Average Cost Per Square Foot: $507

Average Days On Market: 0

Total Number Units Sold: 1

Cambridge:

Average Sale Price: $415,148

Average Cost Per Square Foot: $401

Average Days On Market: 83

Total Number Units Sold: 23

Weekly Real Estate Market Update

2009-04-30T10:47:57Z

For Boston’s Back Bay, Beacon Hill, South End, Midtown and Cambridge, MA

Condo Sales Statistics For The Week Of April 20 – 26, 2009

Back Bay:

Average Sale Price: $649,857

Average Cost Per Square Foot: $683

Average Days On Market: 94

Total Number Units Sold: 7

Beacon Hill:

Average Sale Price: $570,000

Average Cost Per Square Foot: $639

Average Days On Market: 236

Total Number Units Sold: 2

South End:

Average Sale Price: $525,071

Average Cost Per Square Foot: $519

Average Days On Market: 153

Total Number Units Sold: 7

Midtown:

Average Sale Price: $0

Average Cost Per Square Foot: $0

Average Days On Market: 0

Total Number Units Sold: 0

Cambridge:

Average Sale Price: $318,300

Average Cost Per Square Foot: $466

Average Days On Market: 230

Total Number Units Sold: 5

Weekly Real Estate Market Update

2009-04-19T22:07:22Z

For Boston’s Back Bay, Beacon Hill, South End, Midtown and Cambridge, MA

Condo Sales Statistics For The Week Of April 13 – 19, 2009
	Avg. Sale Price	Avg. $ Per Sq. Foot	Avg. DOM	Number Sold
Back Bay	$1,350,000	$884	127	1
Beacon Hill	$275,000	$864	15	1
South End	$600,000	$647	4	2
Midtown	$0	$0	0	0
Cambridge	$475,200	$394	94	12

DOM = Days On Market