Nicole Thomas Boston Luxury Realtor

06/08/2024

Happy National Donut Day! Comment your favorite donut spot or flavour!
..and if you don't like doughnuts/donuts, we can't be friends. Now, can I get that with a lahhhhhge iced caramel swirl, please!

05/28/2024

Garden of Flags for military heroes on the Boston Common. 🇺🇸 ♥️🇺🇸 Shot this early morning (before sunrise), no wind, no people, and a beautiful alpenglow as night transitioned into day. Happy Memorial Day, and thank you to all who served. 🙏🏼
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03/13/2024

Who wouldn’t be honored by a recommendation like this?

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03/02/2024

Home Buyer: I want a house built after 1980.
Me: Actually, you don't.
Let me explain.
Newer isn't always better, and this picture sums it up pretty well. The quality of modern lumber is simply far inferior to the quality of lumber they were using to build homes in the early and mid-20th century. Wood quality began dropping on a serious scale in the 1980s due to old-growth timber being almost completely depleted. Most wood used today is grown very fast - not only can you visibly see the difference in quality, but the newer lumber is more prone to rotting due to a lack of heartwood. Slow growth wood yields much more heartwood, which is the longest lasting part of the tree, whereas sap wood (new growth wood) will rot very quickly. Modern lumber is also a lot more prone to termite damage as it is softer and easier to consume whereas old lumber is extremely resinous and naturally termite resistant. A good rule - as long as the plumbing and electric has been updated, a well-built home from the mid-20th century is a better investment and will likely outlast a newer build. For more info on old growth wood versus modern lumber please read this great article:

The difference between old growth wood and new growth wood and the products they make is like the difference between granite and paper.

11/23/2023

Happy Thanksgiving to all my friends, clients & colleagues. What are you thankful for today?

11/09/2023

13 years in real estate! I remember the day. My car had been towed from the North End (who can relate? 👋🏻) and I sat down on the curb when the phone rang. It was a guy calling back about a real estate position I applied for. Today, I don't remember applying for it, but I do remember that I said yes, taking a difficult exam, and I never looked back.

This industry can be hard sometimes. Make you even question yourself. The worst in people can come out. But it's all worth it. Seeing happy buyers in their homes and the weight lifting off a sellers shoulders.

I do my job, and I do it well. 🥂 Here's to another lucky 13.

10/31/2023

Happy Halloween from Boston City Properties! 🎃 👻
Take extra care driving around tonight with all the kiddos out.

10/27/2023

The best part about showing apartment rentals, views for days. 😍

09/04/2023

Happy Labour Day weekend to all friends, family & clients. I'm in MD for the weekend, having a smashing good time! 🦀

07/13/2023

Can't wait! Just down the street from my 2 bed 1 bath rental listing in Southie available for 9/1!

Plus, Atlántico starts a guest bartender series — and more intel

07/13/2023

RENTAL - South Boston AVAILABLE 9/1 Beautifully renovated and spacious 2-bedroom in "Southie"! Gleaming hardwood floors, fresh paint, new kitchen cabinets, stainless steel appliances, gas cooking, Central Heat & AC, in-unit laundry, ceiling fans, and recessed lighting. Great location, very close to red line T, all the restaurants in Fort Point/Seaport. If running or the beach is your weekend pastime, then Carson Beach is only 1 mile away. Convenient location near highway access. Great credit and references are required. First, last, security, and broker fee are due at lease signing. NO PETS PLEASE. Parking spot is an additional $250/month, 2 spots available.

[email protected]
1 year lease
$3650

Exclusively listed with Boston City Properties/Amo Realty