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...
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...
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...
When our client approached us to sell his multi-family property at 28 Thornley Street, we didn’t just look at what it was—we looked at what it could be. Could we simply list it as-is and call it a day? Sure, many agents would do that. However, we knew there was a...
We say we have an inventory problem (and we do!) but it's fascinating to see that the inventory of condos and single families in the Back Bay, South End, Beacon Hill and Seaport has gone from 215 properties available on the market in the depths of winter (mid January)...
At Columbus & Over Group we are programmed with an institutional service lens to assist developers and investors who want to maximize the proceeds of their condominium sell outs while offering exceptional reporting and tangible feedback to their limited partners....
Here’s to the start of spring! The real estate sales cycle has begun in earnest across the varying Massachusetts cities and towns. Inventory is picking up slightly and we expect even a bit more as we enter April and May. Annually, this is the time of the year...
For every owner, the listing preparation strategy is different. For this specific owner, the property was occupied for a couple of years before he turned it into a rental property and had tenants occupying the space. Below, learn how we successfully sold 333 Savin...
As our typically frenzied spring real estate market has played out this year, the solidifying theme centers around an obvious shortage of deal making (and, of course, the ongoing supply side constraints we’ve faced for years). To date in 2023, the numbers in the...
If you own a home and are thinking about selling, it’s essential to understand the tax implications of selling it. Specifically, you’ll want to know about the capital gains tax, which is the tax you must pay on the profits you make when you sell your property....
