Accent Realty

01/15/2023

Will overflowing demand for housing continue to protect the Greater Boston market? It may be a New Year, demand for housing continues to outstrip supply.

We discuss on our podcast "Accent Insights". Listen here, or wherever you get podcasts, episode 76:

Will overflowing demand for housing continue to protect the Brookline/Newton/Greater Boston market? It may be a New Year, but continued housing shortages may continue to prop up home prices. Despite

06/29/2022

03/17/2022

On this episode of Accent Insights, we had a fascinating interview with Mike Yanovitch, former Deputy Building Commissioner of Brookline. Mike gives us straight answers about how permitting and zoning work, and why exactly is it so hard to build anything in Brookline!

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Mike Yanovitch is the former Deputy Building Commissioner of Brookline. This was a fascinating interview and Mike gives it to us straight, pulling the curtain back on how permitting and zoning work.

10/19/2021

New podcast episode:

In the Boston suburbs we are observing an almost insatiable appetite for well-maintained single family homes, resulting in record making bidding wars and price increases. But that does not seem to be the case closer to the city. Do the numbers bear this out? In this episode we discuss our observations, some stats, and why this might be the case.

There continues to be strong demand for housing. In the Boston suburbs in particular we are observing an almost insatiable appetite for well-maintained single family homes, resulting in record making

09/01/2021

New podcast episode! August 2021: Inventory is rising, at least for condos in Brookline. What does that mean for the real estate market? We review the stats and discuss, and we also look ahead to post-Labor day expectations.

August 2021: Inventory is rising, at least for condos in Brookline. What does that mean for the real estate market? Ron and Avi review the stats and discuss. We also look ahead to post-Labor day expec

07/21/2021

Just listed! Learn more: http://www.48browne.com/

07/08/2021

Just Listed! 3 beds, 3 baths, on 1/3 acre in Natick. $610,000. http://www.1farwellst.com/

Open Houses 12-2:00 PM Saturday July 10th and Sunday July 11th.

Truly unique contemporary home on 1/3 acre lot in amazing South Natick location! This gorgeous home feels like a private tree-top oasis, but is only 1/2 mile to shops, Natick Common, local Farmers Market, & only 3/4 mile to Natick Center Commuter Rail stop to South Station!

Bathed in sunlight with a passive solar design, each of the three floors features a bedroom & full bathroom and its own zone for heat & Central Air. The entry floor also has a spacious family room, laundry, & storage. Upstairs, the soaring, beamed, cathedral ceiling in the living room with fireplace will take your breath away. From the living room, step outside onto the balcony and enjoy the tranquil view. The modern & spacious kitchen & dining room enjoy easy access to the patio. On the top level, a large master suite, a bonus room, & another balcony!

And the showstopper: the grounds include a fabulous multi-tiered backyard, gardens, deck, fire pit, glass enclosed greenhouse, & two sheds!

06/03/2021

Just listed!

Upper level 2,000+ square foot duplex condo in amazing East Cambridge location! Drenched in natural light, this home feels like single family and enjoys gorgeous skyline & sunset views!

The versatile and flexible floor plan opens up many options for today's living, and the unit boasts large bedrooms, a comfortable master suite, two bonus/flex rooms, and a huge eat-in kitchen that opens right up to an expansive deck out the back door. Two and a half baths, in-unit laundry, private parking and plentiful storage throughout round out this lovely home, and there is additional storage in the basement!

All this in a location that offers the best of all worlds; life in the city, but surrounded by trees, parks, and easy access to all that Cambridge has to offer. WalkScore of 98, bluebikes across the street, great restaurants and the local library just a few blocks away. And only .7 miles to Kendall & .6 to Lechmere T stops. See it now! This is one that won't last!

Open Houses this weekend:
Saturday, June 5, 2021 1:30 PM to 3:00 PM
Sunday, June 6, 2021 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM

Asking $1,098,000

More details:

A Rare Find! Upper level 2,000+ square foot duplex condo in amazing East Cambridge location! Drenched in natural light, this home feels like single family and enjoys gorgeous skyline & sunset views!

05/10/2021

Most condo associations have rules around what pets you may or may not own. There is actually quite a bit of variety in how these rules are crafted, and what their implications are. On this podcast episode, we discuss some of the ins and outs of pet rules in home owner associations.
https://soundcloud.com/accent-realty/ferrets-and-dogs-and-cats-oh-my-considerations-when-buying-a-condo

03/11/2021

Brookline has eight Local Historic Districts (LHDs), and some neighborhoods are advocating for more.

What is an LHD, what problem are they intended to address, and what are the drawbacks?

We discuss in our latest podcast episode:

Brookline has eight Local Historic Districts (LHDs), and some neighborhoods are advocating to add more. What is an LHD, what problem are they intended to address, and what are the drawbacks? Are t

12/13/2020

New podcast episode: BERKSHIRE COUNTY is only 2 hours away on the Pike, and oh the changes it brings. It is, of course, still in Massachusetts and subject to all the same real estate laws and regulations. And yet, Berkshire County differs in custom and practice from the rest of the state. We discuss some pragmatic differences. [**Segment starts at the 6:20 mark**].

BERKSHIRE COUNTY is only 2 hours away on the Pike, and oh the changes it brings. It is, of course, still in Massachusetts and subject to all the same real estate laws and regulations. And yet, Berkshi