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. Join me  for a video tour of West Cambridge. West Cambridge includes… more

148 Albion Street is another quality renovation by Cambridge Property Development. Two appealing residences outside Porter Square and Davis Square. 148 Albion Unit 2 remains for sale. 148 Albion Unit 2 - 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath residence on the top two floors with covered front porch and private rear deck plus 1-car parking and access to a shared yard. CLICK… more

Rich Vetstein has written an excellent blog post about the Massachusetts Home Inspection Process on the Massachusetts Real Estate Law Blog. Check out Rich’s helpful post! If you are interested in buying or selling residential real estate in Cambridge or Somerville, I am here to help. I can be reached at ccherney@hammondre.com or 617-733-8937.  I am a Harvard graduate, an Inman Square resident and a top broker in the city since 1999. To gain instant access to photos and descriptions… more

  46-2 Inman is now SOLD. I served as the listing agent in 2012 for this residence.  46-2 Inman is a new construction (2006) townhome in Mid Cambridge between Harvard and MIT. 46-2 Inman scores an 89 on Walk Score - a very convenient  and walkable location. The Red Line with subway service to Boston is found at one end of the street in Central… more

The city of Cambridge has created a handy reference for how to read your Cambridge, MA tax bill. Click HERE. For fiscal year 2013, the residential tax rate in Cambridge, MA is $8.66 per $1,000 of assessed value. For fiscal year 2013, the residential exemption is $202,699. The full residential exemption reduces a homeowner’s taxes by $1,755.37 and the CPA by $52.66. The total reduction is $1,808.03. If you are interested in buying or selling residential real… more

INTRODUCING FRANKLIN SQUARE Five new construction contemporary townhomes between Harvard & MIT, developed by John Kennedy. Come home to TOP QUALITY & ENERGY-EFFICIENCY in the heart of Cambridge. Luxury three-bedroom, 3.5 bath residences with parking, private outdoor space and separate entrance suites. The best materials and finishes throughout. Located in Cambridgeport close to the Red Line, connecting in minutes to Boston. ONE residence remains available at Franklin Square 178 Franklin - Distinctive circular staircase leads to expansive second… 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.   All units have now SOLD OUT. 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… more

What is title insurance? How much does it cost? Do I need it? When do I pay for it? Rich Vetstein has written an excellent blog post on Massachusetts title insurance on the Massachusetts Real Estate Law Blog. Check out Rich’s helpful post! If you are interested in buying or selling residential real estate in Cambridge or Somerville, I am here to help. I can be reached at ccherney@hammondre.com or 617-733-8937.  I am a Harvard graduate, an Inman… 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… 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… more