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Looking to buy Boston Condos? Boston real estate? Boston real estate is our business so you came to the right real estate blog.

My name is John C. Ford and this is my blog. I appreciate you taking a minute to stop by and read my daily ramblings! Within you will find that I have some pretty interesting thoughts on a variety of subjects, especially Boston real estate and Brookline real estate

If you are looking to buy or sell a Boston condo, real estate in Boston or Brookline please call one of our three offices: Boston Beacon Hill, Boston Common and Brookline.

This is a great time to buy Boston real estate.

We sell Boston condos in: Back Bay, Beacon Hill, Charlestown, Fenway, Brookline, North End, Boston South End, Boston Common (Boston Midtown) and the Boston suburbs.



 

Jul 6, 2008

Boston Real Estate International Buyers

Today we put a property under agreement with a Boston real estate international buyer. If you are an international buyer looking to buy Boston real estate please call us at 617-720-5454.

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Jul 5, 2008

July 5th

The staff at Ford Realty hopes that everyone had a haapy and safe July 4th.


If you are looking to rent or buy in Back Bay, Beacon Hill, The Fenway or Brookline area we will be open today so please feel free to call us or stop by.

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Jul 4, 2008

Beacon Hill Village



Beacon Hill Village helps persons age 50 and older who live on Beacon Hill and in its adjacent neighborhoods enjoy safer, healthier and more independent lives in their own homes–well connected to a familiar and attentive community. Faced with the prospect of leaving the neighborhood they love in order to obtain the services of a retirement community, a group of long-time Beacon Hill residents decided to create a better alternative–Beacon Hill Village is designed to make remaining at home a safe, comfortable and cost-effective solution.


By partnering with proven providers of services, Beacon Hill Village is able to offer its members preferred access to social and cultural activities, exercise opportunities and household and home maintenance services, as well as medical care and assisted living at home. As a nonprofit, membership organization, it can provide these programs and services more cost-effectively than most conventional retirement communities.


Beacon Hill Village is seeking to ensure that all elders in the community have the opportunity to become members through foundation support.


Villagers can choose from an a la carte menu. Some services are included in the annual membership fee, with others provided at reduced rates.


Would you like to learn more about starting an organization similar to Beacon Hill Village in your own neighborhood? Order a copy of BHV's "The Village Concept: A Founder’s Manual" and learn how to make your neighborhood or town into a Village. Click here for our Conference DVD and Workbook order form.

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Fourth of July - Boston Real Estate

If you are looking to buy or rent Boston real estate on this 4th of July weekend please email us. We will be happy to show you propeties. Email address is realtyford@yahoo.com


 

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Jul 3, 2008

Charlestown

Ford Realty is proud to announce that we put another property under agreement. 39 North Mead Street, Charlestown, MA.

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Jul 2, 2008

Over $15 Million sold or put under agreement in the last 6 months

Ford Realty is proud to have participated in the following real estate trasactions:


1 Avery Street #116 - Ritz Towers


5 Grove Street #7 - Beacon Hill


60 Myrtle Street #1 - Beacon Hill


21 Beacon Street  #2E - Beacon Hill


124 Tudor Street #E - South Boston


191 Bunkerhill St #301- Charlestown


16 Miner Street - The Fenway


30-32 Grove Street - Beacon Hill


3 Mendum Street - Roslindale


76-78 margin Street #1 - Boston


73 Revere #1 - Beacon Hill


8 Chiswick Road - Boston


123 Pinckney Street - Beacon Hill


21 Beacon Street - Beacon Hill


1091 Boylston Street #7 - Back Bay


387 Marlborough Street #6 - Back Bay


47 Cedar Street - Somerville


38 Mill Pond Road - Duxbury


85 Branerd Road - Brighton


412 E 3rd Street  - South Boston


110 Beacon Hill Avenue - Lynn


5 Phillip Street - Beacon Hill


55 Phillip Street - Beacon Hill


41 Garden Street - Beacon Hill

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July 4th - Boston Real Estate Weekend

Ford Realty will be closed on July 4th but we will be open on Saturday and Sunday this weekend. If you are in the area looking to buy or rent properties in Boston or Brookliine please call us at 617-720-5454

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Investment Properties - Boston Real Estate

Investment Properties




As property values dip, more and more consumers are turning back to renting as a way to save money until the markets stabilize. How can you cash in on this trend? Owning a rental property may be a smart way for clients to generate extra cash and for agents to establish a new niche market for themselves. Before you jump into an investment property, here are a few things to keep in mind.



  • Get Set to Market
    Go through your client list and create segments for targeted marketing campaigns. According to National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) studies, 59 percent of investment buyers have no children under 18 living at home and 34 percent of buyers want to purchase near their primary residence.
     
  • Know Your Buyers
    Are they willing to put in the time and elbow grease to maintain the property? If not, recommend a property management company. For a fee of usually up to 10 percent of the rent, the company will find tenants, collect rent and hire contractors for maintenance. Check out the National Association of Residential Property Managers at www.narpm.org to find a management company.
     
  • Loan Programs
    You don’t have to be a pro on products with me at your side. I can provide expert home financing guidance, but you should know some basics. Many loan programs that you are already familiar with allow up to four units per property.

By educating yourself, you just may be able to help yourself  make the jump into investment properties.

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Jul 1, 2008

Foreign Real Estate Buyers

In the last 10 days we have seen a rise in calls to purchase Beacon Hill and Back Bay real estate from foreign buyers. If you a foreign real estate investor looking to purchase Boston real estate please call us at our Beacon Hill office at 617-720-5454.

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Jun 30, 2008

Boston Beacon Hill Apartments

We have several two and three bedroom apartments for rent with a September 1st move-in date. If you are looking for an apartment in Beacon Hill call Linda Mitrano at 617-720-5454.

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