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Here’s what’s in store for the redevelopment of the CambridgeSide mall Don’t call it a galleria. CambridgeSide is getting a second act as much more than a mall. The Cambridge City Council approved a zoning change this week paving the way for the 1 million-square-foot mall’s plans for a bigger — and, its owner hopes, […]

Biggest sales: A five-floor condo in Beacon Hill for .3 million The home has been updated renovated with modern luxuries, including smart thermostats and a home automation system for lighting, music, security, and video. The post Biggest sales: A five-floor condo in Beacon Hill for $ 6.3 million appeared first on Boston.com Real Estate.

Existing-Home Sales Down 1.7% in November The National Association of Realtors is reporting that existing home sales were down 1.7% in November, however both the Northeast and Midwest regions both reported growth.  The median existing-home price for all housing types was $ 271,300, up 6.2% from November, 2018 – marking 93 straight months of year-over-year

SECURE Act Signed into Law Just before slipping (slithering?) out of town for their annual Christmas break, Congress passed (and subsequently signed by the President) the $ 1.4 trillion Further Consolidated Appropriations Act that will fund the federal government for the rest of FY 2020.  However, sneakily tucked into that measure was something that will

Santa Claus Throughout History If you haven’t got your Christmas shopping done by now you’d better get cracking! In the meantime, here’s a handy graphic about the origins of Santa Claus and how the current incarnation of him came to be.  We truly hope you have a safe & happy holiday season as well as

Home of the Week: Ipswich ranch expansion bears fruit — literally The owner added a second master suite and an orchard to the property. Search the latest listings to buy or rent at realestate.boston.com. The post Home of the Week: Ipswich ranch expansion bears fruit — literally appeared first on Boston.com Real Estate.

A Mutually Beneficial Partnership A Mutually Beneficial Partnership By Juan Bueno, Vice President, Sales, The Home Depot Real estate investors are up against countless demands in today’s fast-paced environment. Whether you’re prepping a vacant property for move-in or repairing an occupied residence, there’s a real need to work smarter, not harder, to succeed. This is

What exactly is a ‘modern farmhouse?’ This is why so many of our kitchens have apron sinks, Shaker cabinets and industrial lighting. Get more design inspiration at realestate.boston.com. The post What exactly is a ‘modern farmhouse?’ appeared first on Boston.com Real Estate.

Negative Homeowner Equity Continues to Decline According to the latest CoreLogic Homeowner Equity Report, U.S. homeowners with mortgages (64% of all properties) have seen their equity increase by nearly $ 457 billion since Q3 2018 – representing a 5.1% increase, year over year.  In addition, the total number of mortgaged residential properties with negative equity

Listed: Newly-constructed Newton estate for .3 million In the prestigious West Newton Hill neighborhood, this contemporary mansion is looking for a new owner. 111 Forest Ave., a 6,721-square-foot home on nearly half an acre, went on the market for $ 5,300,000 on March 26. The estate was built earlier this year, and boasts seven bedrooms,