Selling a home is rarely just about putting a property online and waiting for buyers to appear. Sure, some homes may sell because the market is strong, but if you really want to spark competition and generate a successful sale it comes down to one thing: strategy. At...
Boston has four official seasons, but in my mind, this mystical fifth one matters just as much: Esplanade Season. It arrives somewhere between the final cold snap and the first truly warm evening of the year. Jackets get lighter. Walks get longer. Dinner reservations...
After more than 1,000 luxury home walkthroughs, you start seeing houses in a new, more informed way. The walls, the fixtures, the flooring, each element tells a story. And the story most sellers don't want you to hear? That their 'updated' kitchen cost half what...
Real estate is a team sport. At Columbus & Over, every client benefits from the collective expertise and synergy of our sales, marketing, and support teams—working together to deliver results that greatly exceed the typical residential brokerage experience. We...
As we enter 2026, the Boston luxury market feels incrementally different than it did a year ago.After a period defined by hesitation, recalibration, and selective activity, the market appears to be finding firmer ground. Not uniformly and not without nuance, but with...
In a market as nuanced and competitive as Boston, sellers are always looking for an edge. Discount brokerages often use generic, one-size-fits-all pricing models and templated marketing. A small discount in commission can become a very expensive mistake when...
It was an estate sale, a circumstance that can sometimes lead buyers to expect a discount. But we know the Brookline market like the back of our hand—and more importantly, how to position a property so it sells quickly and competitively. When we walked through 12...
There are restaurants that serve dinner, and then there are restaurants that offer more than just a meal—they provide a memorable experience through their passion, vibrant culture and great food. Capricho Colombian Steakhouse in Brookline’s Washington Square is...
As of October 15, 2025, the state has introduced a new rule protecting the buyers right to a home inspection. Let’s break down what this means for you! What the New Rule Says Here’s the key takeaway: you have the right to a home inspection, and no one — not the...
Some neighborhoods just work — where your morning coffee, your favorite bookstore, and your go-to dinner spot all live within a stroll’s reach. That’s Coolidge Corner, and life at 12 Gibbs Street means living at the center of it all — where the best of Brookline...
