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Posted on 01/03/2022

Another Property Sold! 28 Dartmouth St, Boston, MA 02116: 3 unit portfolio

Rare row house property in the historic South End neighborhood of Boston. This 3 unit condominium portfolio offers easy access to everything the South End and Back Bay have to offer including restaurants, bars, and shops. The Back Bay commuter rail station is close by as are other forms of public transportation. Close 1/3/2022. Cumulative sale price...

Posted on 01/03/2022

Green Design: Materials for Sustainable Construction

Photo by Kelly Lacy from Pexels Eco-friendly homes are becoming much more common due to the benefits they provide, including significant energy savings and less of an impact on the environment. New construction homes can be green right from the start with the materials used to build them. These green building materials are often natural materials or renewable...

Posted on 12/30/2021

Thank you to all my Clients, Partners, Family and Friends for your trust, confidence, and support.

In 2021 we plowed through many challenges and achieved many successes. Looking forward to 2022. Wishing everyone a happy, healthy and safe New...

Posted on 12/27/2021

3 Ways to Save Money & Boost Curb Appeal

Increasing the curb appeal of your home’s exterior can be a challenge. With so many details to consider, it’s difficult to know where to start. It can be even more difficult to create a budget for a lot of desired upgrades and changes. Luckily, there are some effective changes you can make all on your own while saving...

Posted on 12/20/2021

Composting at Home: How to Get Started

Composting is the act of taking food scraps and yard waste in order to feed the soil and create a more nutritious blend for any plants that you are growing in your home. It's a concept that has many benefits. Not only does composting help you to grow a healthy and nutritious garden, but it also helps reduce...

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Posted on 12/15/2021

Click on image to link to the latest online, interactive version of our latest Hammond Magazine

Preview a sampling of Hammond's current offerings throughout Greater Boston https://issuu.com/coldwellbankernewengland/docs/hammond_nov2021_magazine...

Posted on 12/13/2021

Upcycled Dog Beds: 3 Ways to DIY

A comfortable pet is a happy pet. But sometimes, pet furniture is not comfortable for your budget. Instead of overspending on a dog bed, consider the DIY approach. If you're interested in some clever ways to upcycle items into budget-friendly dog beds, here are some ideas to inspire you. Wine Barrel Bed Wine barrels are a favorite among...

Posted on 12/06/2021

Should You Build a New Addition Onto Your Home?

Image by ClassicallyPrinted from Pixabay Whether your family has grown or your personal lifestyle has changed, you may have found yourself faced with the decision of building an addition on your existing home or purchasing a new one. There are both benefits and disadvantages to both options so it's important to take time to consider your own circumstances...

Posted on 12/11/2021

Video Tour - 61 Walker St 1, Newton, MA 02460

Beautiful complete renovation of Victorian era home blends traditional and contemporary architectural styling to create intelligently designed living space. 2 units available. Open concept living areas include center island kitchens with quartz countertops, commercial grade appliances, and shaker style cabinetry. Unit 1 Offered at $1,299,000: living room with bay window, lower level media room with wet bar, main bedroom bath with steam shower and soaking tub, exclusive use of huge rear deck and stone patio. Unit 2 Offered at $1,399,000: Living area with vaulted ceiling and gas fireplace has access to huge rear deck, primary bedroom with bay...

Posted on 12/11/2021

61 Walker St 1, Newton, MA 02460 is now new to the market!

Beautiful complete renovation of Victorian era home blends traditional and contemporary architectural styling to create intelligently designed living space. 2 units available. Open concept living areas include center island kitchens with quartz countertops, commercial grade appliances, and shaker style cabinetry. Unit 1 Offered at $1,299,000: living room with bay window, lower level media room with wet bar, main bedroom bath with steam shower and soaking tub, exclusive use of huge rear deck and stone patio. Unit 2 Offered at $1,399,000: Living area with vaulted ceiling and gas fireplace has access to huge rear deck, primary bedroom with bay...

Posted on 12/04/2021

Video Tour - 17-31 Charles Park Rd 196, Boston, MA 02132

Introducing “The Townhomes at Charles Park” West Roxbury’s newest townhome development. 18 contemporary designed 3 bedroom 2 ½ bath townhomes serenely set adjacent to the Charles River Basin and Havey Conservation area. Each unit incorporates open concept living space with high quality finishes. Center-island kitchens open to formal living & dining spaces with glass doors leading to private decks. Main bedroom suites feature a luxurious bathroom, spacious deck, balcony & and double closets. Amenities include attached 2 car heated garages with electric chargers, hardwood flooring, 9’ ceilings, high performance insulated windows, in...

Posted on 12/04/2021

17-31 Charles Park Rd 196, Boston, MA 02132 is now new to the market!

Introducing “The Townhomes at Charles Park” West Roxbury’s newest townhome development. 18 contemporary designed 3 bedroom 2 ½ bath townhomes serenely set adjacent to the Charles River Basin and Havey Conservation area. Each unit incorporates open concept living space with high quality finishes. Center-island kitchens open to formal living & dining spaces with glass doors leading to private decks. Main bedroom suites feature a luxurious bathroom, spacious deck, balcony & and double closets. Amenities include attached 2 car heated garages with electric chargers, hardwood flooring, 9’ ceilings, high performance insulated windows, in...