Welcome to this edition of The Monday Morning Memo.....I hope you had a productive and enjoyable weekend filled with some fun and laughter.  Let us stay focused this week on what we must and want to accomplish.  Let us not be fearful of the future or uncertain of the outcome from our decisions.  We must move forward and constantly work towards what we are trying to accomplish.  Take a minute today and think about this question:  What one thing can you do each day this week to bring you closer to success and happiness?  The vast majority of us are reactive to life and that in and of itself is our biggest problem.  We must not wait for life to happen to us, but rather create the life we wish to live.  This is not easy I know, but the alternative is not something we should settle for.  Th... 02/26/2018

For many typical Dorchester breadwinners, last week’s stock market gyrations undoubtedly revived feelings that had been largely absent for quite a while: retirement jitters. Nearly a quarter of working Americans own Individual Retirement Accounts—but since most IRAs’ values fluctuate considerably with the ups and downs of Wall Street, when major indexes officially enter correction territory (as the New York Times reported last Thursday), savers’ anxiety levels head toward redline territory. That’s too bad because one of the principal purposes of saving for retirement is to create a secure feeling about the future. Even if the financial pundits seem undismayed by all the correction territory chitchat, those feelings can begin to evaporate.All of this may seem unavoidable, but there is an... 02/18/2018

You might think that when your house is in terrific shape, that’s all you need to guarantee a quick, successful sale. Just because it is located in a desirable Dorchester neighborhood on a great street populated with conscientious neighbors—and just because it has most of the features and attributes that today’s buyers seem to want—that it’s a cinch to draw a raft of top-of-market bids from a clamoring flock of eager prospects. It often turns out that the result was not inevitable. The reason is that “My Dorchester house will sell itself” thinking was allowed to take over. Now it is definitely true that all of the terrific qualities listed above should guarantee a short and successful offering. The problem arises when a homeowner logically concludes that, since their Dorchester house wi... 01/29/2018

As the Real Estate Market continues to heat up, Dorchester is beginning to see the emergence of new construction condos and quality housing opportunities. Two of the more recent developments areHarrison View and The Lofts at Lower Mills.  While Dorchester may have a reputation for being “a rough part of town” many don’t realize that it is the largest section of the City of Boston. As a result of being the largest section, it has pockets of great family friendly neighborhoods.  For instance, the Boston Globe named the Neponset Neighborhood in Dorchester as The best place to raise kids in 2011.  Luxury Condos With City Views: Harrison View Condos These New Construction Townhouses are located in the Clam Point neighborhood of Dorchester and feature a private roof deck with city views, hard... 10/16/2013

Dorchester Real Estate Market Continues to perform well through the end of the third quater in 2013. 2 vs 2013. Median Values are up 10%, Average values are up 1% and the volume is up 10%. Things are looking up! Robert Nichols | Boston Trust Realty Group | http://BTRealtyGroup.com | 617-674-2077 10/09/2013

LinksSearch MLSSOCIAL MEDIA LINKSRobert L. Nichols JrPhoto GalleryDescriptionRenovated 2 bedroom 1.5 bath second floor condo features New kitchen with stainless appliances, hardwood floors,washer & dryer in the unit,central air, and tons of updates including newer windows, new cabinets, two private balconies and much more.FeaturesBedrooms: 2Bathrooms: 1Parking Spaces: On StreetYear Built: 2008Located on Floor #: 2Floors in Bldg: 3School District: BOSSquare Footage: 800Agent Name: Robert L. Nichols Jr.Broker: Boston Trust Realty GroupMLS #: 71433218Location77 Ridgewood Street Boston MA 02122Created with vFlyer - Marketing & Website BuildervFlyer Id: 156372011 09/10/2012

SOCIAL MEDIA LINKSRobert L. Nichols JrPhoto GalleryDescriptionThis beautifully renovated home is like new construction and features a new roof, all new heating, electrical and plumbing. There are hardwood floors throughout and a new kitchen with granite counter tops and appliances. The bathrooms have a clean design that includes granite tops on the vanities and ceramic tile flooring. Convenient to public transportation and area amenities. Buyer must be an owner occ. and meet HUD 120% AMI income guidelines. Contact listing agent for details. FeaturesUnits: 2Bedrooms: 6Bathrooms: 2Year Built: 1903Parking Spaces: 4Square Footage: 3441Lot Size: 3081Floors in Bldg: 3School District: BPSBroker: Boston Trust Realty GroupAgent Name: Robert NicholsMLS #: 71428181Separate Meters: YesLocation36-38... 08/30/2012