Cambridge 1 and 2 bedroom condos continued their upward climb from a strong 2013 in the first quarter of 2014.  With high buyer demand and low interest rates I expect this trend to continue through 2014 and into 2015. 04/24/2014

LIFE IS A WORK IN PROGRESS Life is like a drama. Each scene emerges bringing us joy or sorrow and then… it vanishes and we find ourselves in the next scene!!! We embrace the scenes that make us happy and often times resist those that bring us sorrow or pain. In this program we will explore the state of consciousness we need to achieve to find the strength to face the different scenes that come our way. Because life is work in progress until the very end! Date: 03/05/2014 Location: 1110 Massachusetts Avenue Cambridge, MA 02138 Time: 7.00 pm- 8:15 pmOrganized By: BrahmakumarisCost: Free of ChargeContact: 617 547 1110Web: http://www.innerspaceharvardsq.org/Email: info@innerspaceharvardsq.org LIFE IS A WORK IN PROGRESS 02/28/2014

1-3 Granite Avenue, Cambridge, MA Do you know where this is? 1-3 Granite Street, Cambridge MA is rated, very walkable, for its Walk Score.  Although anyone who knows New England knows that there are days in the winter when a walk to the edge of your property can be difficult. Today in the late summer with fall breezes waving over the old oak trees thoughts of winter are far away. View of Back Bay Boston from Cambridge  Cambridgeport is snuggled along the eastern end of Cambridge, right along the Charles River that separates Boston from Cambridge.  It is an easy walking distance to Harvard University, MIT, andBoston University.  Many of thegraduate students will rent the nice apartments in this area to be away from the students less focused on the next degree in campus facilities.  Sinc... 08/15/2013

Cambridge-Historical-Society-1 Any story about Cambridgeport ROI; The People and Place make it so, has got to start in Cambridge, MA itself. Home for people from every nation, creed, political persuasion, and passion have gathered and lived here since before the Revolutionary war. Investors have been profiting here since 1632.Cambridge is a place that attracts the best students, intellectuals, scientists and business people since its beginnings. Harvard, MIT, Boston University are all within walking distance ofCambridgeport.  Land and buildings have always been a premium here.  With people coming and going from schools and startups on a yearly basis there is always need for quality rental apartments.  While the price of entry is high, not only measured in cost, but availability of qual... 08/12/2013

The spring housing market has arrived and we are starting to see more inventory hit the market. Make sure you are up-to-date and prepared for what your dollar is going to buy you in the market place by working with an experienced and professional buyer agent as well as educating yourself as to what properties have sold recently and at what price. Thinking about buying in Cambridge? Here are some recent sales that will give you a feel for the market -http://www.buyeragentsofboston.com/admin/searches/2509835 04/03/2013

First-time buyers looking across the river from Boston to Cambridge didn't see much price relief over the past 6 years. Looking back in the January 1, 2007 - March 1, 2007 timeframe we saw that the average sale price of one bedroom condos was $363K. Fast forward to 2013 and add 20% and that is where you find the average one bedroom condo in 2013 - priced at $436K. Given high demand and low interest rates we are definitely going to see a very competitive market in the Spring 2013 time-frame. Make sure you are working with a buyer agent, like Buyer Agents of Boston, that is versed in competitive and multiple bid situations. 03/19/2013

Cambridge is a popular city for single-famly and multi-family purchases not only for location and services, but also for return on investment. The average single-family property sold and closed in the January 1, 2007 - March 1, 2007 timeframe went for $1,084K. When we look at average closed prices during the same period in 2013, we see that the average price increased to $1,431K - an increase of 32%. Looking at multi-family properties in Cambridge over the same period of time, we see that in 2007, the average multi-family property went for $755K and in 2013, the average price had increased to $1,096K - an increase of 45% in just 6 years (all info obtained from MLSPIN). Thinking about Cambridge as your next home or investment area? Just give me a call and I'll work with you to develop a ... 03/19/2013

Are you in search of Cambridge Multi Family Homes For Sale? Well then you have come to the right place. Below is a list of multi family homes for sale in Cambridge. This list includes 2 families, 3 families, duplexes and large 4+ unit buildings for sale in Cambridge MA. If you would like to see any of these Cambridge Multi Family properties please contact David the your local Cambridge real estate expert at 617-259-0235. Enjoy!  01/17/2013

A Cambridge MA home buyer in should receive a brochure, Home Inspectors Consumer Fact Sheet, at the time of the signing of the first written contract to purchase from the Seller or Seller's agent.Since MA Home Inspector licensing in 2001, a consumer must have a signed exclusive buyer's agent agreement with a Real Estate Broker or Salesperson before the Real Estate Broker or Salesperson can refer a home inspector.Without a signed exclusive buyer's agent agreement, the Real Estate Broker or Salesperson may only refer the buyer to the list of all MA Home Inspectors from the Massachusetts Board of Registration of Home Inspectors.Finding your Cambridge MA Home Inspector from the list of all MA home inspectors can be quite a challenge. An internet search for "Cambridge MA Home Inspector" may ... 10/14/2012

Total Sold Market Statistics      Report Run: 9/4/2012 9:20:58 AM Property Type(s): SF, CC, MF Status: SLD Start Date: 8/1/12 End Date: 8/31/12 Towns: Cambridge Price Range # of Listings Avg. Days on Market Average Sale Price   Average List Price SP:LP Ratio Average Orig Price SP:OP Ratio $0 - $49,999 0 0 $0   $0 0 $0 0 $50,000 - $99,999 0 0 $0   $0 0 $0 0 $100,000 - $149,999 0 0 $0   $0 0 $0 0 $150,000 - $199,999 0 0 $0   $0 0 $0 0 $200,000 - $249,999 6 14 $228,500   $232,483 98 $232,483 98 $250,000 - $299,999 6 67 $283,650   $281,633 101 $294,133 97 $300,000 - $349,999 18 46 $325,167   $329,939 99 $330,800 98 $350,000 - $399,999 9 71 $367,878   $368,956 100 $375,622 98 $400,000 - $449,999 26 60 $423,681   $430,669 99 $432,942 98 $450,000 - $499,999 17 36 $472,571   $470,529 101 $473,... 09/03/2012

  Price Range # of Listings Avg. Days on Market Average Sale Price   Average List Price SP:LP Ratio Average Orig Price SP:OP Ratio $0 - $49,999 0 0 $0   $0 0 $0 0 $50,000 - $99,999 0 0 $0   $0 0 $0 0 $100,000 - $149,999 0 0 $0   $0 0 $0 0 $150,000 - $199,999 2 34 $188,250   $194,450 97 $194,450 97 $200,000 - $249,999 7 134 $230,643   $246,357 94 $251,029 92 $250,000 - $299,999 4 30 $286,000   $294,000 97 $294,000 97 $300,000 - $349,999 11 54 $324,773   $328,900 99 $332,073 98 $350,000 - $399,999 17 49 $371,068   $375,706 99 $379,324 98 $400,000 - $449,999 18 59 $420,667   $430,767 98 $436,211 97 $450,000 - $499,999 13 34 $475,346   $464,438 103 $466,708 102 $500,000 - $599,999 19 58 $539,205   $542,237 100 $545,921 99 $600,000 - $699,999 9 69 $629,056   $623,867 102 $637,311 100 $700,00... 08/13/2012

Posted on July 13, 2012 by Larry Lawfer New Yorker Cartoon "We lost!" Too much Self Esteem and not enough Confidence seems to be an epidemic in our younger society these days and it affects younger real estate professionals, both buyer and sellers.  In the recent past there has been a shift in our society. We went from developing confidence in our youth through their honest efforts to praising them for just showing up. The famous New Yorker cartoon captures it perfectly.   A little boy staggers in under the weight of a huge trophy to his father when he shouts with a huge smile on his face, “We lost!”  When parents of a generation spend their days praising a child for everything and anything we take their confidence away. Confidence is born from your own efforts.  Getting to be good at s... 07/20/2012

Yesterday was a beautiful day in Cambridge. The streets were warm with people walking leisurely through the morning air on the brick walkways that criss-cross throughout the neighborhoods.  Harvard Street is equidistant between Harvard Square and Central Square. The streets are tree lined and yesterday the stately Colonials were  festooned with American Flags. This is a very sweet neighborhood and we were in town to do an inspection. An inspection of a home before you go to the P&S is a wonderful time to see and understand the inner workings of the house you are planning to buy.  An inspector will be systematic, and I mean that literally. They will check all of the systems in the house, the electric, the plumbing, the heating, the hot water, the A/C-if there is one, the windows, the doo... 05/28/2012

3 Hancock Pl Cambridge MA 02139 $349,000 Listing #: 71338785 Located on charming Hancock Place, convenient to Harvard and Central Square, this sunny home comprises the first floor of a 2-unit wood frame Victorian row house and has additional storage in the basement. There are hardwood floors throughout. The kitchen features granite counters and island, beautiful wood cabinets and gas cooking. The bathroom has been completely renovated. The bedroom and living room are generous sized and have high ceilings. Central AC and washer/dryer complete the package!   Listing courtesy of John O ConnorKeller Williams Realty International Open House: Feb 19, 2012 Search Cambridge MA Condos For Sale 02/18/2012

A home inspector working in Cambridge MA is required to perform a home inspection to the Massachusetts Home Inspector Standards of Practice. A copy of the standard will be provided to the client by the home inspectorThe MA Home Inspector Standards of Practice is written for the professional home inspector. United Inspection Service has created some easy to read Consumer Information Sheets illustrating what is included and excluded in a Standard MA home inspection. Clear client communications (3c) are one of our core values. See the easy to read one page consumer information sheets for each of the systems in a MA Home Inspection.Visit the Cambridge MA Home Inspection web page from United Inspection Service for some useful information about homes in Cambridge MA and the Massachusetts Home... 11/14/2011

  Hi,   If you are thinking of buying or selling a single family home, condo or multi family in Cambridge, MA you may want to follow this blog to stay up to date on which way the real estate market is trending.    Every week my team goes through which houses came on the market, which had price improvements, back on market, re-activated, went under agreement and most importantly....which sold!   So follow the blog to stay up to date!   Ryan Covino   ryan@ryancovino.com   10/20/2011

  Hi,   If you are thinking of buying or selling a single family home, condo or multi family in Cambridge, MA you may want to follow this blog to stay up to date on which way the real estate market is trending.    Every week my team goes through which houses came on the market, which had price improvements, back on market, re-activated, went under agreement and most importantly....which sold!   So follow the blog to stay up to date!   Ryan Covino   ryan@ryancovino.com   10/13/2011

    Hi,   If you are thinking of buying or selling a single family home, condo or multi family in Cambridge, MA you may want to follow this blog to stay up to date on which way the real estate market is trending.    Every week my team goes through which houses came on the market, which had price improvements, back on market, re-activated, went under agreement and most importantly....which sold!   So follow the blog to stay up to date!   Ryan Covino   ryan@ryancovino.com     10/06/2011

  Hi,   If you are thinking of buying or selling a single family home, condo or multi family in Cambridge, MA you may want to follow this blog to stay up to date on which way the real estate market is trending.    Every week my team goes through which houses came on the market, which had price improvements, back on market, re-activated, went under agreement and most importantly....which sold!   So follow the blog to stay up to date!   Ryan Covino   ryan@ryancovino.com   10/03/2011

  Hi,   If you are thinking of buying or selling a single family home, condo or multi family in Cambridge, MA you may want to follow this blog to stay up to date on which way the real estate market is trending.    Every week my team goes through which houses came on the market, which had price improvements, back on market, re-activated, went under agreement and most importantly....which sold!   So follow the blog to stay up to date!   Ryan Covino   ryan@ryancovino.com   09/15/2011