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Architectural Digest finishes in this pristine, oversized STUDIO home. Custom crafted, design inspired living area. Top artisan millwork, moldings, colours & Murphy bed system. Full sized gourmet SS & Granite kitch, stunning full bath, custom closets, built-ins & w/d. Corner view home perfect for city living ,steps to Boston Common/Gardens,shopping, restaurants, theatre & transp. Full service amenities incl 24hr concierge, valet rental grg pkg, gym, club room, delivery from Avila Rest & more

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A Terrific 2 bdrm home w/your own private patio in a concierge bldng w/elevator at a great price!  A perfect layout featuring classic, sleek, updated kitchen w/modern applcs, large modern bath, 2 spac queen-sized bdrms w/lrg closets, 1 w/French doors to your own priv brick patio.  The building features a nicely appointed lobby, concierge & prof mngmnt. Condo fee includes heat, hw, & c/ac. Rental prkng avail. A great 1st home, perfect for professionals, roomates. Close to BU, MIT, The Charles Rvr

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If you approach the home buying process intelligently and with confidence, you are much more likely to buy a house you'll be proud to call home.

Approaching the task of buying a home can be overwhelming; there's so much to consider:

  • How much house can I afford?
  • How can I find the best loan?
  • Where will I come up with a down payment, and how much will I need?
  • Should I buy a new or resale home, and which will go up in value?
  • Should I work with an agent or look at homes on my own?

And these questions are just the beginning. Buying a home is one of the largest financial transactions in your lifetime - do your research so you know what you’re doing.

Here are the two most important things to remember no matter where you are on the road to home ownership:

1. You can and should understand everything that is happening in the home buying process.

There is nothing that is so complex that it can't be easily explained to anyone with average intelligence. Just because you don't apply for a thirty year mortgage once a week doesn't mean you have to take the first one that comes along. You'll need to learn some new terms, apply some new concepts and take the time to understand what you're getting into.

If, at any point, something happens that doesn't make sense to you, simply demand a full and complete explanation. If it still doesn't make sense, seek help from someone you trust like your CPA, your banker or maybe an online real estate columnist.

2. In the world of real estate sales, YOU are the most important person in the entire process.

It's easy to think that everyone else carries more weight than you. The agent talks fast and has an answer for everything. The lender may decline your loan application, and on and on.

But the truth is that you, the buyer, are the one person in the transaction that makes it all happen. If you decide to not buy, the entire process comes to a grinding halt.

So flex your consumer muscle and take command of this process. Surround yourself with a team of professionals that you have confidence in and make them work for you.

Approach home buying with intelligence and confidence, and by doing your homework, and you are more likely to buy a house you’re happy with and to know that you made the right decision.

CharlestownBoston
Charlestown is Boston's second oldest neighborhood, situated on a peninsula north of downtown Boston between the Charles and Mystic Rivers. Colonial red brick, row-houses, similar to that of Beacon Hill, line the residential streets of this neighb... More On This Community
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BostonBoston
Boston, first incorporated as a town in 1630, and as a city in 1822, is one of America's oldest cities, with a rich economic and social history. What started as a homesteading community eventually evolved into a center for social and political change... More On This Community
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HinghamHingham
Hingham is a town in Plymouth County on the South Shore of Massachusetts. The town of Hingham was dubbed "Bare Cove" by the first colonizing English in 1633, but two years later was incorporated as a town under the name "Hingham". Hingham is situated... More On This Community
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The Leather DistrictBoston
It is the dominant leather industry of an older Boston that has given this South Street neighborhood its name. Renowned for its historic appeal, the Leather District has become the home to converted lofts, art galleries, restaurants, and bars.It is o... More On This Community
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ScituateScituate
Scituate is a small seacoast town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, on Cape Cod Bay midway between Boston and Plymouth. Scituate was settled by a group of people from Plymouth in about 1627. Fishing was a significant part of the local economy in ... More On This Community
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