If you are considering buying or selling a home near Harvard University, I would be delighted to be of assistance. I am a Harvard graduate, Cambridge resident and a top broker in Cambridge since 1999. I can be reached at ccherney@hammondre.com or at 617-733-8937. Over the last ten years I have greatly enjoyed assisting Harvard professors, Harvard students and fellow Harvard alums with buying and selling in Cambridge. I have enjoyed working with Harvardians and their families at Harvard Law School, Harvard Business School, The Kennedy School, Harvard College and at the Harvard graduate schools – all Harvard connections… more

West Cambridge, broadly speaking, is that part of Cambridge which is west of Harvard Square. More specifically, West Cambridge is generally understood to be the neighborhood broadly described by the boundaries of Garden Street to the north, Mt. Auburn Street to the south, Fresh Pond to the West and Harvard Square itself to the east. West Cambridge includes Huron Village, which gets its name from Huron Avenue. On or near Huron Avenue are a number of shops and services which create a village-like atmosphere for the heart of West Cambridge. These places… more

Take a tour of Mid-Cambridge by clicking HERE. Mid-Cambridge, broadly speaking, is that triangle of Cambridge which is between the points of Harvard Square and Central Square and Inman Square. More specifically, Mid-Cambridge is broadly understood to be the neighborhood described by the boundaries of Kirkland Street to the north, Massachusetts Avenue to the south, Prospect Street to the east and Harvard Square itself to the west. Mid-Cambridge is sought after for its excellent location between Harvard and MIT. It also where you will find the public high school and library. Some speak… more

28 Clinton has now SOLD. I served as the listing broker at Hammond Real Estate. SOLD for $935,250 on August 1, 2011. 28 Clinton is a rare Mid-Cambridge town home offering. Being attached to the other unit in the association only in part at the rear, 28 Clinton Unit 1has a strong single family sensibility. The front entrance of 28 Clinton is most inviting, with wide steps leading to a covered front porch and double doors with transom. As you might expect upon entering, there is a gracious hall with curved… more

Located at the corner of Walden and Copley in West Cambridge are two renovated (2011) three-bedroom condominium residences with garage parking and private outdoor space at 351 Walden Street.  These residences have been renovated by  Cambridge Property Development. Both units at 351 Walden are now SOLD. I was the listing broker. Unit 1 SOLD for $810,000. Unit 2 SOLD for $790,000. 351 Walden #1 is located on the first floor and lower level and features 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms and garage parking for one car. This residence is now coming… more

112 Walden is now SOLD. Located in West Cambridge between Porter Square and Raymond Park, 112 Walden is a gracious 3-bedroom, 2-bath residence on the top two floors. This home is nicely situated high above the street. The private entrance to 112 Walden is located off the front porch, being one of just two units in the building. One very nice feature of 112 Walden is that it enjoys its own front porch on the second floor. The private porch is accessible from the front study, with windows… more

42 Winter #3 is now SOLD. This is a sun-splashed top floor corner unit with two bedrooms PLUS a separate study and two full bathrooms. It is located in East Cambridge, close to the Green Line at Lechmere with service to Boston. Situated at the corner of Winter Street and Sciarappa, 42 Winter is part of a well-maintained nine-unit building. Seven of the nine units are owner-occupied. In addition to easy access to the T, 42 Winter #3 is close to Gold Star Mothers Park, an… more

14 Concord Unit 216  SOLD in 2011 -  I was the listing broker. It is  a one-bedroom condo located close to Harvard Square in a brick elevator building known as Continental Gardens. According to the online assessor’s database for the city of Cambridge, the 48-unit building was built in 1970. 14 Concord Unit 216 is located on the second floor, which is the front entry level of the building. Situated on the rear side, the residence is light-filled and has an open and inviting feeling. Highlights here include an… more

  1. Determine how much to spend. Discover a clear sense of your financial self or selves - Where is your cash and what is required to tap it for a home purchase? - Most buyers will need to secure a loan (a mortgage) to purchase. Get a loan preapproval letter from a bank or mortgage lender or mortgage broker. - Determine your price range. Essential first step. Look to buy A) what you can afford B) and are willing to spend What are the costs of ownership? Loan – monthly payment x 12 Property taxes – In Cambridge in 2011, annual tax rate is $8.16 per $1,000 of… more

Stats for Cambridge residential real estate in 2010 compare favorably with those for 2009, underlining the strength and stability of the Cambridge market. These numbers are for sales of single families, multi-families, and condominiums – the three types of residential real estate in Cambridge. Figures from MLS for MLS sales. Cambridge Residences SOLD: +2% 2010: 850 SOLD 2009: 832 SOLD Days on Market (DOM) in Cambridge: Level 2010: 80 DOM 2009: 79 DOM Average Sale Price (ASP) in Cambridge: +10% 2010 ASP: $620,475 2009 ASP: $559,197 Median Sale Price in Cambridge: +5.4% 2010 Median: $465,000 2009 Median: $440,000 Cambridge Seller’s yield on original list price: PAR 2010: Seller’s averaged 95% of original list… more