Boston Distinctive Properties

JUST LISTED! – Expertly Renovated 2BR/1BA Across from Boston Common

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Remarkable and rarely available cosmopolitan home with impressive Boston Common views. A most splendid and sophisticated renovation of a perfect layout to highest standards. 2BR/1BA, gracious foyer with stenciled hardwood floors. Grand lving room with large, sunny windows, fireplace and mantel, crown moldings and details open to formal dining room area… View Additional Details and photos of 37 Beacon Street

About Beacon Hill

Beacon Hill is a 19th-century downtown Boston residential neighborhood situated directly north of the Boston Common and the Boston Public Garden. It has a rich community life, with neighbors knowing neighbors. Approximately one-half mile square, Beacon Hill is bounded by Beacon Street, Bowdoin Street, Cambridge Street and Storrow Drive. Its architecture, mostly brick row houses, includes the Federal, Greek Revival and Victorian periods, and is known for its gorgeous doors, brass door knockers, decorative iron work, brick sidewalks, gas lights, window boxes, and hidden gardens. The neighborhood’s main street, Charles Street, is filled with antique shops and neighborhood services. The Massachusetts State House is at the top of the Hill overlooking Boston Common.

Unique in the Boston market, Boston Distinctive Properties offers an individualized, client-focused, consultative approach to all aspects of Boston Real Estate. Email Robb Cohen, or call me at 617.962.0142, for information on buying or selling homes and condos in the Boston area.

Without Doubt, One of the Finest and Best Layouts for a 1 bed/1bath at the Greatest of Locales-Needs nothing

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Delightfully open layout, full, high end perfect renovation of large 1BR/1BA with stunning city views and rich hardwood floors throughout. Open formal dining area with custom lighting and step down to kitchen – perfect for entertaining… View Additional Details and Photos of 74 Commonwealth Avenue.

About Boston
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. Boston has since become the economic and cultural hub of New England. As the region’s hub, Boston is home to over 645,000 residents, numerous institutions of higher education, some of the world’s best inpatient hospitals, and numerous cultural and professional sports organizations.

The Absolute Most Perfect 1 Bedroom in the Back Bay – You Will Fall in Love With This One! Promise!!

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Refreshing and stunning fully renovated front facing 1BR/1BA with fabulous detail in multi elevator building. High ceilings with original architect curves and detailed crown molding through-out. Spacious lvingroom with 3 oversized windows, marble fireplace with decorative mantel & built-ins…View Additional Details and Photos of 362 Commonwealth Avenue.

Boston’s Back Bay Area
The Back Bay is a popular, upscale residential and retail district. Residential streets are lined with historic Victorian Brownstones and charming gardens. This ½ square mile area hosts many Boston landmarks, such as, Copley Square, the Prudential Center, the Boston Public Library and the 1877 Trinity Church. The Back Bay’s Newbury Street is eight blocks lined with boutiques, art galleries, and cafes. Bounded on the North by the Charles River, the Back Bay area offers many outdoor recreational activities.

Just Listed – For Investors, First Time Buyers, and Lovers of Fine Refined Homes

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Spacious 1 bedroom/1 bath condo on desirable waterside of Beacon with private entrance & common rear patio! Flexible open floorplan is perfect for entertaining. Large living room with built-ins, fireplace & decorative mantel. Bright updated kitchen with stainless steel appliances and ample cabinet space is open to the separate dining area…View Additional Details and Photos of 260 Beacon Street

About Boston’s Back Bay
The Back Bay is a popular, upscale residential and retail district. Residential streets are lined with historic Victorian Brownstones and charming gardens. This ½ square mile area hosts numerous Boston landmarks, such as, Copley Square, the Prudential Center, the Boston Public Library and the 1877 Trinity Church. The Back Bay’s Newbury Street is eight blocks lined with boutiques, art galleries, and cafes. Bounded on the North by the Charles River, the Back Bay area offers numerous outdoor recreational activities.

Boston South End Home With It All

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The home with it all. Wonderfully appointed perfect 1011+ sqft renovated flr-thru, 2 bedroom, 2 bath opposite Titus Park on sought after W Newton St. Separate dining area open to cherry, granite, S/S cook’s kitchen with custom tile backsplash. Bright & spacious step down living room with fireplace, crown molding & solarium. View Additional Details and Photos of 217 West Newton

About Boston’s South End

The South End is one of Boston’s most vibrant communities. Situated next to the Back Bay and Beacon Hill areas, the South End is bordered by Massachusetts Avenue, Berkeley Avenue, and from Columbus Avenue to Harrison Avenue. The South End sits on the National Register of Historic Places for its gorgeous brick and brownstone townhouses, with architecture that varies from Italianate, Greek Revival, and French Second Empire. With tree-lined streets, brick sidewalks, and community gardens, the South End is known for its fine dining, art galleries, and trendy shops.

Handy Mobile Apps For Your DIY Projects

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If you are selling your home a fresh coat of paint on the walls makes your house look clean, bright, and inviting and is a fairly quick and easy way to update your home. As a home buyer you may be itching to make your new space your own by adding your own color choices and perhaps a few upgrades. Either way, as any do-it yourselfer can attest, the best of intentions can go sometimes awry with results that produce disappointment rather than accomplishment… the wall color looked so much softer on the sample, the tile does nothing to create the ambiance you envisioned, the trim color that you were sure would accent the walls nicely, now dominates them… the amount of planning and worry that goes into completing a project without a professional can at times be overwhelming, but now there’s an app for that! Here are a few of the mobile applications available to help you with your next DIY project.

Sherwin Williams and Behr offer a mobile application that allows you to virtually upload a picture of your room and touch and tap to paint it. You can explore different colors and find suggestions for complimentary colors that will help guide you to a having a room that is worthy of the cover of a home magazine.

Shaw Flooring and Mannington Floors offer a similar concept for the floors in your home. Again with an uploaded photo of your own room, you can try different shades of wood, tile, and carpeting to help you decide if you’re going to love it before you buy.

Armstrong and GE have interactive design tools for kitchens that allows users to change cabinets, countertops and appliances in 4 different design styles – from casual to contemporary.

Design applications are not limited to just your interior spaces either. Ply Gem and Tapco Group have virtual remodeling apps that enable you to experiment with colors and designs, add windows, doors, and other exterior elements.

With the help of these useful mobile applications, do-it-yourselfers can be more confident that they have made the best decision for each job they plan to tackle!

Contact Robb Cohen, I understand that all clients, both sellers and buyers, have individual needs and all of my programs are custom-designed and built around assisting my clients to realize them.

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Why Boston Homeowners Can Achieve A Great Price On The Sale Of Their Home

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BOSTON HOMEOWNERS – THINKING ABOUT SELLING?

Here is why you will achieve a great price … Demand is off the charts and Inventory is below sane!

LISTINGS for SALE

DATE	Back Bay	Beacon Hill	South End
01-2011	149	48	95
03-2011	176	66	180
06-2011	205	73	200
12-2011	108	30	79
03-2012	136	53	122

When you’re ready to sell it’s important to have an experienced real estate professional handle the details involved in the successful sale of your home for top dollar. As an experienced professional who has helped many Boston residents sell their homes, I know how to handle every aspect of the sales process. Call Robb Cohen, Boston’s only true marketing broker, at 617.962.0142.

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Boston’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade

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Boston is, perhaps, one of the most Irish towns in the nation. Known as the Irish Capital of America, Boston owes it’s deeply rooted Celtic heritage to the thousands of Irish immigrants who came to the city fleeing the midst of the Irish Potato Famine. Here, St. Patrick’s Day is so revered that events leading up to March 17th’s mega-celebration are spread out over the course of a full week making it a great time to take in the sights of the city, and enjoy a bit of traditional Irish cheer and music. The festivities include the famous Boston St. Patrick’s Day parade on Sunday, March 18.

The parade will kick off at 1:00 pm at the Broadway T station. The parade route is three miles long and spans throughout South Boston, proceeding down West Broadway to East Broadway to East 4th, to 5th Street, and around Thomas Park, then along Telegraph St. to Dorchester St. and finally ending in the famous Andrew Square, with the best opportunities for viewing the parade anywhere along Broadway. This year’s marchers include local bands as well as marching bands, pipe bands and dancers from throughout North America. The parade – known as the Southie’s Wearin’ of the Green – promises to provide fun and entertainment for the whole family, as it has every year since 1901. Kiss the Blarney Stone, Grab a pint and kick up your heels at the Boston St. Patrick’s Day Parade!

Contact Robb Cohen, I understand that all clients, both sellers and buyers, have individual needs and all of my programs are custom-designed and built around assisting my clients to realize them.

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Gorgeous Beacon Street Penthouse

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Gorgeous 2 bedroom FRONT FACING penthouse in an elevator building with great natural sunlight! Hardwood floors throughout, high ceilings, bay window and original moldings. Fireplace with ornate mantel and inlaid marble. View Details and Additional Photos of 481 Beacon Street

About Boston
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. Boston has since become the economic and cultural hub of New England. As the region’s hub, Boston is home to numerous institutions of higher education, some of the world’s best inpatient hospitals, and numerous cultural and professional sports organizations.

Perfectly Located Boston Back Bay Maisonette

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Elegant 2 story “Maisonette,” in prestigous, full service, majestic Co-Op, cleverly functions as a true home in the city with parking available. 1666 sqft 1st & 2nd flr duplex is renovated with character. Highly detailed traditional home with 2 story layout and dramatic soaring circular entrance foyer… View Details and Additional Photos of 274 Beacon Street

About Boston’s Back Bay
The Back Bay is a popular, upscale residential and retail district. Residential streets are lined with historic Victorian Brownstones and quaint gardens. This ½ square mile area hosts many Boston landmarks, such as, Copley Square, the Prudential Center, the Boston Public Library and the 1877 Trinity Church. The Back Bay’s Newbury Street is eight blocks lined with boutiques, art galleries, and cafes. Bounded on the North by the Charles River, the Back Bay area offers many outdoor recreational activities.

Unique in the Boston market, I offer an individualized, client-focused, consultative approach to all aspects of Boston Real Estate. Email Robb Cohen, or call me at 617.962.0142, for information on buying or selling homes and condos in the Boston area.

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