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Boston real estate Web sites

Email|Link|Comments (20) Posted by Binyamin Appelbaum January 25, 2008 11:26 AM

We here at Boston Real Estate Now are big believers in the importance of competition and diversity. And in that spirit, we wanted to mention a pair of Web sites that caught our attention recently.

And to encourage all of you to submit your favorite sites about Boston real estate. That's right: In responses to this blog, we won't erase relevant URLs.

One of our regular posters brought to our attention, on his own Web site, an up-to-date and graphically pleasing presentation of data on local real estate markets.

We also heard this week about a new Boston real estate blog being launched by online real estate brokerage Redfin.com.

So tell us: Where do you turn for information and conversation about local real estate?

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20 comments so far...

Though I have a great buyers agent working for me (Rona, who writes for BG too), I liked to use Redfin to get a better understanding what is out there and where it is all located. Redfin also discloses the commission rates and previous sales info. Something a buyer should always know.

Posted by Apsinkus January 25, 08 12:50 PM

Trulia Voices (www.trulia.com/voices) has a good message board style interface as well as maps of available property. It doesn't have every property on the market but a good snapshot.

Local real estate blogs are:

The Boston Real Estate Blog (bostonreb.com)
The Boston Condo & Luxury Real Estate Blog (boston.condodomain.com/blog)
The Brookline Real Estate Blog (brooklinerealestate.blogspot.com)

Posted by Greg January 25, 08 01:18 PM

bostonbubble.com

Posted by TJ January 25, 08 02:20 PM

BostonBubble.com has hands down the best overall coverage of the local real estate market.

The Realtor sites are like reading fiction or a poorly written fantasy novel...

Visit BostonBubble.com for a dose of reality.

BostonBubble.com
http://www.bostonbubble.com

Posted by SoldAtTheTop January 25, 08 03:29 PM

http://blog.redfin.com/boston

Posted by Mike January 25, 08 08:22 PM

Oh, god. Yes, for what you are looking for, Mr SoldAtTheTop, you should stay on the Boston Bubble.

What's on Fox News, these days, btw?

Posted by John K January 25, 08 09:18 PM

When I am not research and writing for my MassHomeBuyerGuide.com blog, I like to read the Boston Condos Blog.

For a good laugh, I like CT real agent Athol Kay's Bad MLS Photo of the Day blog.

The Inman News Blog is packed with real estate industry information.

Posted by Rich Rosa January 26, 08 01:38 PM

I found a great realtor's blog; very well written and very professional.

http://bostonrealestateblog.bushari.com/

This is my source of information, plus their are in-tuned and available...

Posted by Adam Koch January 27, 08 10:22 AM

The Boston Condo Blog (http://www.boston-condos-for-sale.com) does it for me.

Posted by Brad January 27, 08 06:18 PM

Boston bubble, as well as Paper Economy--http://paper-money.blogspot.com/

Posted by marcus January 27, 08 08:11 PM

Check out Territory Real Estate at www.TerritoryRE.com. They are an exclusive buyer brokerage that provides salaried agents (not commissioned salespeople) at a flat-fee price. Definitely worth a look if you are in the market.

Posted by TS January 27, 08 09:43 PM

CondoDomain.com has really stepped up to the plate with a brand new web 2.0 interface. The site has every MLS listing, new developments, lofts, and more. Local comments, Blog Post..it goes on. Truly I just found this site and its one of the best real estate search sites I have seen.

http://Boston.CondoDomain.com is the Boston site.

Posted by Jamie January 28, 08 10:41 AM

For listings of bank-owned properties and short sales in Massachusetts, visit MassForeclosed.com

Posted by Dave January 28, 08 02:13 PM

Hi, I'm going to plug a site that I am affiliated with. It's Terabitz.com which is a great place if you would like a large breadth of information on a particular real estate listing or town. The web site address is:

www.jonathanbowenrealestate.com

Take care, Jon

Posted by Jonathan Bowen January 30, 08 12:39 AM

A unique rental resource with a great rental Blog Just used it to locate an apartment.

http://www.grandcentralapartments.com

http://www.aptblogger.com/boston/

Mark

Posted by Mark Jacobson February 1, 08 02:16 PM

Boston Condo Group has a great website, with a wealth of information on many of the city's developments. Boston Condos, or www.bostoncondogroup.com

Posted by Mike February 11, 08 11:07 AM

Boston City Properties - Boston Condos for sale has info on the luxury buildings downtown as well as access to search the Boston MLS for free

Posted by boston May 17, 08 02:55 AM

I agree. On http://www.bostoncityproperties.com , they do not charge to search boston condos

Posted by Fred June 8, 08 03:14 PM

There's a cool virtual tour feature on Boston City Properties website

Posted by SM June 17, 08 01:27 AM

Boston.com is actually my pick, definitely #1 right now from what I've seen. The free search on Boston City Properties & Bushari is good but Boston.com is pretty impossible to beat . Trulia seems to be getting big but to be honest i really I cant stand them

My Picks:

1) Boston.com (tons of info)

2) BostonCityProperties.com (free condo alerts)

3) Bushari.com (tons of good info, huge website, nice pics)

4) Boston Business Journal (tons of local real estate news)

5) The Condo Blog (seems to be update frequently)

6) Boston Lofts... although there are tons of these sites now

Posted by Nick June 26, 08 10:31 AM