By Doug Miller

This morning I was reviewing the LINK Boston’s 2011 annual report (download here). When looking at the 10 year city wide price index (appreciation rate) something caught my eye:

• 2006 Q4 price index: 136.

• 2011 Q4 price index: 136.

That got me thinking….no one was scared to buy a condo in 2006, why are people scared now?

City wide housing statistics in Boston show steady increase in average selling price and appreciation rate since a low in Q1 of 2009. This should help offset some worries...

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By Doug Miller

Looking for off campus housing? Ascend Realty Group is here to make your search as easy and efficient as possible. Ascend Realty Group is expecting a huge waive of September 1st availability by Mid January. We will be getting apartments around many local Colleges and Universities such as Northeastern University, Wentworth Institute, Boston University, Suffolk University, Emerson College, Mass College of Art. Berklee College of Music, MIT, Harvard University and more. The best apartments

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By Chris Parnell

Coming in at number 4 - the Suburbs of Boston makes Trulia's Top 5 Real Estate markets to watch in 2012. 

"#4 - Suburbs of Boston, MA. This Cambridge-Newton-Framingham market just west of Boston has a strong jobs engine and, like most of New England, missed the worst of the housing bubble. Honorable mention goes to Worcester, one step further west, and Boston’s northern suburbs around Peabody. These areas all benefit from offering more bang for the buck than crowded, expensive Boston: this is because most...

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By Chris Parnell

Even though May home prices in 20 Major cities dipped 4.5% since last May, Boston was the winner for the month of May. 

"Sixteen metro areas recorded non-seasonally adjusted month-over-month gains in May. The biggest winner was Boston, where prices jumped 2.7%, followed by Minneapolis at 2.6% and Washington at 2.4%. The nation's capital was the only place to record a gain over the past 12 months, up 1.3%.

Three cities declined month-over-month, led by Detroit with a 2.8% drop, Las Vegas, with a 0.9% decline,...

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By Doug Miller

Ascend Realty Group is proud to Exclusively offer this sunny 1 bed with private roof deck!

This top floor 1 bed features a large renovated kitchen, lots of natural light through many windows and skylights, hardwood floors, decorative fireplace, exposed brick, and best of all a private roof deck!!! Heat and hot water included in rent. Avaialble September 1st for $2,500 / month.

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By Doug Miller

Ascend Realty Group is proud of exclusively offer this fabulous 1 bed on Pembroke street in the South End.

Wonderful floor through condo quality 1 bed features hardwood floors throughout, floor to ceiling windows, large living room, dedicated dinning/office area, new bathroom, updated kitchen and private deck! Heat and hot water included in rent.

 Available September 1st for $2,700.00

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By Doug Miller

Location, location, location! Sun filled South End penthouse 1 bed with roof deck on tree-lined W. Canton street. Adjacent to Copley Place. Steps to Back Bay and MBTA. Unit features entertainment-sized living/dining with custom bar and bay window. Kitchen with white cabinetry and stainless steel appliances. King-size master with Hancock views and custom-fitted double closets. Full bath off hall with custom tile wainscoting. In unit laundry. Private roof deck has million dollar views....

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By Doug Miller

According to a recent study posted on Boston.com, the rising price of gas is making home buyers think about living closer to work. I think its also because people are realizing that they don't need all the space they currently have, especially empty nesters.

Home sales around the 495 corridor are down significantly, especially in contrast to homes sales around the 128 corridor and those inside Boston city limits.

According to Boston.com of a dozen communities along the 495 corridor all but ONE...

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By Doug Miller

Introducing this wonderful 3 bed 3.5 bath home located on the river side of Beacon street between Clarendon and Dartmouth.

Available July 1st for $12,000.00 per month. No pets.

Building features a grand entry with attention to historic detail throughout.

Unit features 3 floors of living space, large living room, 3 spacious bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms and extra family room.

Gourmet Kitchen features high end Meile appliances, granite counters solid wood cabinets and ample storage space.

Large Family

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By Chris Parnell

This year Back Bay is experiencing a shortage in inventory of rental properties. If you are a landlord with a property to rent in Back Bay or any other area of Boston, please contact us! We have clients looking everyday and your place could be the next one we rent. Click on "Contact Us" in the menu bar and we would be more then happy to discuss your property. 

Tips For Lanlords:

1. Start Early - The more advance notice we have that your property will be available, the less chance it will go...

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