Bright and sunny 2 bedroom condo walking distance to BOTH Davis and Porter squares. Renovated kitchen with custom cabinets and ceramic tile floors; upgraded bath with ceramic tile floors; oak hardwood floors throughout ; excellent opportunity for either first time homebuyers or investors..available for immediate occupancy. professionally managed.

Specifics

Four room, two bed, one bath layout

693 sq.ft. of living area

Second floor placement

Common laundry in basement

One car off street parking

Taxes – $2,249 (FY2013)

Association fee- $343/mo (Heat, hot water, master insurance, water/sewer, laundry, exterior maintenance, snow removal, landscaping)

Offered at $345,000

For more information, contact Gary at 781-838-1445 or 617-901-7117

Sunny, gut renovated, 3 level townhouse designed with energy efficiency in mind..open floor plan with WOOD burning fireplace on mail level, 3 bedrooms. 2.5 baths, master suite with custom closet, cathedral ceilings and skylight,bamboo floors, stainless steel applianced kitchen w/Italian floor tile, butcherblock and “fireslate” countertops.. designed throughout with attention to light and airy feeling inviting the outdoors inside..insulated doors and windows throughout.. private wooded feel

Specifics

Eight room, three bed, two and a half bath layout

Beautiful bamboo floors

Stainless appliances

Top of the line Buderus heating system

Fireslate countertops

Wood burning fireplace

Living area – 1,832 sq.ft.

Taxes – $3,618 

Offered at $799,000

For more information or to schedule a showing contact Gary at 617-901-7117

Antique two-family in desirable Cambridgeport location! Walk to the Charles river, Whole Foods, Trader Joe’s, Starbucks and Central Square…all within 10 minutes or so. This is a side by side two family with seven rooms, three beds and two full baths. Huge 5000 square foot lot, getting great sunlight all day. Property is vacant, and is ready to go. This is a great project for a developer or an end user, as a two family or converted to a single. Excellent driveway with three car capacity.

Specifics

Two family – side by side

Seven room/three bed/two bath

1,436 square feet of living area

5,000 square foot lot

Three car driveway

Walkscore of  85

Offered at $569,000

For a private showing or more information, contact Gary at 617-901-7117 or 781-838-1445

4 Chauncy Terrace,  #3 in Cambridge

Nestled deep on a lot which encompasses thirteen units sits this two bedroom condo on the second floor. It has a cottage like feel, and is surrounded by lush gardens and mature tree’s. The unit itself has high ceilings, and lots of period detail and charm. Windows to the North East and West allow for light at all times of the day. Two good size bedrooms, one with access to a small private deck through French doors. Kitchen is well layed out…garage parking….unique in Harvard Square..

Specifics

Four room, two bed, one bath

720 Square feet

One car garage parking

Condo fee – $360/mo (Heat, hot water, water/sewer, master insurance, snow removal, exterior maintenance, landscaping, refuse removal)

Listed at $455,000

For information on this property or to schedule a private showing, contact me at 781-838-1445

3 Arlington Street, Unit 55, Cambridge

Over-sized one bedroom apartment on Avon Hill just steps to Porter Square and the redline. High ceilings throughout the unit, freshly painted, with period detail. Charm and character overflow in this unit with its updated kitchen featuring Viking oven and range, new Bosch dishwasher and new Sharp convection microwave. Everything of the highest efficiency. Beautiful, clean bath with ceramic tile. Available now. Vacant and easy to show. Very well established condo association.

Specifics

Fifth floor (top floor)

Four room, one bed, one bath

766 square feet of living area

Additional storage

Elevator building

Heat and hot water included in rent- all tenant pays is electric

Available now for $2,400  NEW PRICE – $2,300/mo

To schedule a private showing, contact Gary at 781-838-1445 or email Garysnow.Vrotsos@NEMoves.com

These days, we are seeing properties which are priced appropriately getting accepted offers within 72 hours of being on the market. There aren’t many homes on the market, but a ton of qualified, anxious buyers ready to make offers. Many of whom have already lost out on properties they placed offers on.

As a seller, you are in the drivers seat in todays market. Many are selling their homes for larger than expected profits, even if you bought just three years ago! Homes are selling for $20,000, $30,000 over the asking price. Recently, some homes have been selling for $100,000 over the asking price! Needless to say, if you have been thinking of selling, DO NOT WAIT! Even the Boston Globe just this past week had an article highlighting the recent real estate trends in a positive way.

“Are values beginning to recover from the recession?”

I am often asked if prices are starting to go up again since the recession. The local market here in Cambridge, Somerville, Arlingon, etc. was never really impacted the way many other communities were. We are lucky to be here in an area where people will forever be drawn to…thanks to world class school’s, technology firms, and a seamless blend of urbanization while still having a touch of old world charm. It’s an area rich with American history and a community which recognizes and respects the value of retaining such an atmosphere.

Now, back to selling in today’s market – Many sellers are strategically positioning their properties on the market for just a bit less than what they normally would. What this does is create an excitement about the property, and draw in more buyers. In turn, they are receiving offers in a broader range, and using those offers as motivation for the higher bidders to increase their offers. People begin bidding on the property in more of a traditional auction like atmosphere, until one is left at the top.

Many of today’s buyers are realizing that a smaller down payment can indeed be the kiss of death when placing an offer. With the buyer pool so large, and the inventory so little, buyers with no financing contingency, or those with very little to finance, are quickly rising to the top…even if they do not have the best offer in terms of amount. The best offer will not always be the highest. It could be the one which is all cash, or the one without an inspection contingency. Contingencies which hold the seller hostage so to say. They freeze the sale until the buyer has attained financing, or a satisfactory inspection.

For more information on selling in todays market, or for a free comparative market analysis to see where your home ranks among others on the market, feel free to call us today at 617-901-7117 or 781-838-1445.

Thanks, and have a great day!

Located in desirable full service, elevator building in Cambridgeport..

Cambridgeport Commons! Over-sized one bedroom unit in popular Cambridgeport Commons. Built in 1989, the building is convenient to the Charles River, BU, MIT, Trader Joe’s and Whole Foods. Renovated unit with central a/c, oak floors, custom window treatments, underground garage parking, in unit full size washer/dryer, and stainless appliances. heat pump 4 years old; Elevator building, professionally managed, and pet friendly. Low taxes. Easy Access to Charles River, BU, Memorial Drive, Rte 93, 90

Specifics

3 room/1 bed/1 bath 

822 Square feet

Condo fee – $365/mo ( Hot Water, Gas, Water, Sewer, Master Insurance, Elevator,

Exterior Maintenance, Snow Removal)

58 out of 100 units owner occupied

Taxes – $2,554.18

One garage spot

Offered at $389,000

For a private showing, contact Gary at 617-901-7117 or 781-838-1445

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105 Trowbridge Street, Unit A

Spacious attached townhouse c.1979 near Cambridge Library and Harvard Sq. Dramatic 2 story living room with fireplace, enclosed southerly facing sun parlor, upgraded kitchen with granite,new cabinets, etc master suite with loft area, 2nd bedroom , plus additional study. Downstairs, possible au pair unit with bath or family room, garage parking plus second spot, fabulous yard, sunny easterly exposure , every possible amenity, highly desired street ..

Specifics

-Architect designed unique space

-Six room, three bed, three bath layout

-Four levels

-1,846 square feet of living area

-One car garage, with one car off street

-Beautiful sun room

-Au pair sweet on lower level

-Private yard and patio

-Taxes-  $6,772.13

-Walk to Harvard Square, Kirkland Village

Offered at $875,000

For a private showing, please call Gary at 781-838-1445

A charming standard three family with period detail..

Here is your chance to own an over-sized flat top three family in a prime Cambridge location. Three six room units, each with three bedrooms and one bath. Large, gracious stairwell leads up to each unit. Large living rooms looking over Marie Ave open into large dining rooms, with kitchens in the rear. Front and back deck on each unit. Great ceiling height allows for an airy atmosphere. Top two floors have enclosed front decks. Separate systems for each unit.

Specifics

Unit 1 – Six room, three bed, one bath

Unit 2 – Six room, three bed, one bath

Unit 3 – Six room, three bed, one bath

Living Area – 4,194 sq.ft.

Lot size – 3,200 sq.ft.

Parking – Three car tandem driveway

Offered at $1,185,000

For more information or to request a private showing, contact Gary at 617-901-7117 or 781-838-1445

Two Family in the Huron Village area of Cambridge

Spacious and sunny 2 family home (5 room and 9 room) with nice yard near Huron Village and the Fresh Pond reservoir. High ceilings, bay windows, hard wood floors, great systems;unit one in “condo quality condition; 4 car parking; great opportunity for owner occupant or developer; in same family for 50+ years and well maintained newer systems, laundry for both units in basement, newer roof, replacement windows throughout and many other updates too numerous to mention.

Specifics

Unit 1 – 5 room, 2 bed, 1 bath

Unit 2 – 9 room, 5 bed, 1 bath

Living area – 2,920 sq.ft.

Parking – 4 car off-street

Lot Size – 4,926 sq.ft.

*Property is vacant and easy to show*

Offered at $1,085,000

For information or to request a private showing, contact Gary at 617-901-7117 or 781-838-1445