148 Albion Street is another quality renovation by Cambridge Property Development. Renovations are now under way at this address outside Porter Square and Davis Square. 148 Albion Unit 1 - 2 bedroom, 1.5 bath residence on the first floor with additional space on the lower level plus 1-car parking and access to a shared yard and 148 Albion Unit 2 - 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath residence on the top two floors plus 1-car parking and access to a shared yard and private screened porch. Renovations now underway!  If you are interested in learning more about the two residences at 148 Albion, please contact me.  I am the… more

301-303 Broadway is a renovated seven unit building between Inman Square and Central Square. Located at the corner of Broadway and Tremont Street, the building is across the street from Sennott Park.   NOW FOR SALE (LAST UNIT FOR SALE!!!): 301-303 Broadway Unit 2. This is the largest unit in the association and it features two-car parking. A duplex on the top two floors with in-unit laundry and central ac and access to shared patio garden.   The following units are… more

    157 College Avenue #1 is now SOLD. 157 College Avenue #1 is a first floor and lower level three-bedroom, three-bath condo near Tufts University in Powder House Square, close to Ball Square and just outside Davis Square and Red Line service to Boston. 157 College Avenue #1 scores an 88 on Walk Score – Very Walkable!  Across the street from 157 College Avenue #1 you will find trees and green grass on a green maintained by Tufts University. Just down the avenue on the other side of Powder House… more

Multi-family properties – which includes two-families, three-families, four-families and buildings with 5+ units – are rare offerings in the Cambridge, MA real estate market. A review of MLS sales data shows that in the five year period 2002 through 2006, 494 multi-family properties SOLD in Cambridge – an average of 99 a year. In the last five years – 2007 through 2011 – 333 multi-families SOLD in Cambridge – an average of 66 a year. The total number of multi-family transactions in Cambridge, MA reported in MLS between 2007 and 2011 is 33% below the previous five-year period between 2002 and 2006.   [caption… more

I am pleased to report that I am the first Realtor to become a VPA or Verified Professional Agent in the state of Massachusetts. Verification is NOT a “designation” that can be purchased…it can ONLY be earned. VPAs™ have their Critical Client Service Credentials OBJECTIVELY VERIFIED. Only experienced, full time real estate professionals with clean records of ethical conduct and proven track records of client satisfaction qualify to be VPAs™. Per the most recent National Association of REALTORS® Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers, the “most important factor” people look for when choosing an Agent is honesty and trustworthiness (at 31%), and the… more

A certain number of buyers in the market for a two bedroom condo in Cambridge, MA want a second bathroom, be it an extra half-bathroom or an extra full bathroom. How hard is it to find a two-bath condo in Cambridge and how much do you have to spend? This data is for Cambridge condo sale events between January 1, 2011 and February 13, 2012. This is a good sampling period: OBSERVATIONS: Under $300,000, all two-bedroom condos featured only one bath. IF YOU ARE LOOKING UP TO $300,000 you will… more

True lofts in Cambridge are quite rare. A loft residence now for sale is 1365 Cambridge #3. If you are considering buying or selling a loft in Cambridge, I am here to help. I can be reached at ccherney@hammondre.com or 617-733-8937. I am a Harvard graduate, a Cambridge resident and a top broker in the city since 1999. To gain instant access to photos and descriptions of all MLS properties now for sale in Cambridge, MA log in as as new visitor at Cambridge Real Estate. Stay current… more

Here is my list of the TOP TEN Cambridge, MA condo sale events of 2011. I am counting down from 10 to 1 by sale price in ASCENDING ORDER. 10. 303 Broadway Unit 1R. A one-bedroom condo set back from the street with its own private entrance?!? How cool is that! Functions more like a single family. I served as the listing broker at Hammond Real Estate for this renovated 1-bedroom residence. Other highlights here include intelligent floor plan, in-unit laundry hook-ups, high ceilings, central air. SOLD for $328,000. 9…. more

60 Magnolia Avenue #3 is now SOLD. It closed on January 27, 2012 for $405,000. I served as the listing broker for the seller. 60 Magnolia Avenue #3 is a delightful light-filled top floor two-bedroom condo near Harvard and close to Inman Square in Mid-Cambridge. 60 Magnolia Avenue #3 scores a 91 on Walk Score - Walker’s Paradise! Out front you will find trees and white picket fences and brick sidewalks in a classic Cambridge neighborhood. At the end of the block is Kirkland Village, home to Savenor’s Market (where world-famous chef Julia Child shopped in her Cambridge days) and The Wine and Cheese Cask (offering the area’s best selection of wine and cheese… more

It is interesting to reflect on the MLS condo sales figures in Somerville, Massachusetts for 2011 compared to 2010, and to take stock of where we are at in 2012. Click on 2011 Somerville, MA condo sales for an overview of 2011. Click on 2010 Somerville, MA condo sales for an overview of 2010. Let’s see what observations can be made about the sales in 2011 compared to 2010. Observations regarding Somerville, MA condo sales in 2011 vs. 2010: - Total sales volume in 2011 was $136,783,500 – down $4,653,618 or 3% from 2010. - Total number of… more