9 The Element Allston MA Luxury Apartments

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There is a new luxury building in Allston MA and you need to take a tour. Although leasing has begun, getting yourself into a unit at The Element in Allston can be difficult. With construction still wrapping up, Boston “red tape” is keeping prospective renters from getting into The Element…unless those renters have an Encore Realty leasing specialist taking care of them. I’m going to go into more detail about The Element in Allston MA below (along with a special deal for our clients), but just in case you aren’t the type to read the whole article, you can skip to the point and contact a member of the leasing team here or simply call 617-981-6900 to schedule an appointment at the Element at 65 Brainerd Rd today.

On to the good stuff…In case you hadn’t heard, Allston’s newest luxury building, The Element at 65 Brainerd Rd, has opened its doors to the public and our leasing specialists are here to give you the tour. This little luxury secret boasts some pretty high end features such as:

  • State of the art fitness center
  • Private movie theatre
  • Grass roof deck
  • Pet friendly apartments
  • Granite counters and stainless steel energy efficient appliances
  • In unit laundry
  • Purified water
  • On site bike rentals
  • Garage Parking

Of course, these fantastic amenities are just part of what makes apartments at The Element so amazing. The real story here is that this luxury building is located in Allston, MA. Allston isn’t known for it’s luxury apartment options except for condos at 147 Kelton and 15 North Beacon. Sure these are great, but you don’t get the full service building treatment that you’ll find at The Element.

Your next question should be, “What do apartments at The Element cost to rent?” Prepare to be excited…studios start at $1,700, one bedrooms at $1,950, one bed plus den at $2,450, and two bedroom apartments at $2,725. With the skyrocketing prices of luxury properties in Boston, apartments at the Element are a veritable steal. I would go so far as to say that even if you were planning on making the jump to a luxury apartment next year, renting an apartment at The Element may make sense for you now to lock in these amazing prices. Historically, prices jump up in luxury buildings after the first year so get in while the rents are low. 65 Brainerd Rd is a fantastic opportunity…but there’s more…

Just in case all that wasn’t enough for you to already be on the phone with an Encore Realty representative, scheduling your tour of The Element in Allston tonight, here’s a little something extra. When you call 617-981-6900 to view the apartments at The Element with Encore Realty and rent one of these amazing luxury apartments before the end of May, you will receive FREE PARKING FOR A YEAR. That is a huge savings. Basically we’re taking an already fantastic opportunity to get in early at The Element in Allston MA and making it even better. There’s simply no reason not to schedule an appointment if you interested in what you’ve read here.

So, pick up your phone and dial 617-981-6900 to schedule an appointment at The Element in Allston today or simply contact one of our leasing agents here. We will make sure that you are next in line to rent one of the fantastic apartments in Allston’s brand new luxury building, The Element at 65 Brainerd Rd.

0 Babson Off Campus Housing

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The hunt is on for Babson off campus housing. While Wellesley is a beautiful town, a large number of Babson students find that they’d rather live closer to or in Boston and commute to class. Encore Realty has become the go to company for students looking for Babson off campus housing.

Recently, Babson MBA students have been ramping up their apartment searches. We have been busy renting everything from large multi-room apartments in Allston/Brighton to high end luxury apartments along the Green Line. The key is having easy access to commuter lines to Babson. Our experienced real estate rental team knows this city inside out and that includes the MBTA system. Don’t worry about searching through a ton of listings online to find the ones that will get you from Boston to Babson easily…we’ll do all of that work for you.

To get your Babson off campus housing search started, here is a short checklist for you to have ready:

1. Your roommates locked in (no maybes…they’re either in or out).
2. Have a price range that you feel comfortable with.
3. Know any specific features that you are looking for and whether they absolutely make or break a place for you or whether they’d just be nice to have if possible.

It’s that easy. Your Encore Realty real estate agent will take care of the rest for you. We have been helping Babson students find off campus housing for years and are happy to help you as well. Call us at 617-981-6900 or sign up on our website to have an agent contact you today!

0 Boston Off Campus Housing Search

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Congratulations college students on another semester finished. Hopefully, you made it through with most of your hair. Now, it’s time to find that apartment for next semester. If you’ve lived in Boston for awhile, you are aware that off campus housing for September 1st starts renting in January. That isn’t to say you’ve missed the bus completely, but now it’s time to hustle.

Here’s the issue…over the last few weeks you’ve said to yourself, “Hey, self, I should get a group of my new favorite friends together to live with next year because my old friends are lame. I mean, who still listens to Vampire Weekend? I hate Josh.”, or something like that.

The next thing you did was go online to search for an apartment in Boston and of course you ended up on the best website for Boston off campus housing, AllAccessBoston.com. You signed up, found a few apartments you liked…maybe you even exchanged a few emails with a real estate agent. Then you disappeared off the face of the Earth into the dark land of finals.

As finals went on you forgot all about your apartment search. Eventually, you passed everything and hopefully saved the school while getting back at the evil dean in some Van Wilderesque moment. Then of course, it became time to celebrate. The next week ended up being a blur of parties, after-parties, and walks of shame. But wait, didn’t you need an apartment?

So, two to three weeks have passed by since you looked at those great Boston off campus housing options on AllAccessBoston.com and do you know what happened? They rented. That’s what happened. Uh-oh. Alright, new game plan. Get yourself back onto AllAccessBoston.com and let’s start your Boston off campus housing search in earnest. There are two very simple avenues we can choose. You can find a number of listings that interest you and click the “Request A Showing” button on each, or, you can respond to the e-mail that your assigned real estate agent sent you. You can even just call our office at 617-981-6900 and yell “HELP” into the receiver. We’ll take care of you all the same.

What’s important is that you get moving on your apartment search now. Soon you’ll be off on vacations, finding a summer job, or holing yourself up in your home so that no one can interrupt your 3 month Call of Duty binge. The priority needs to be your next apartment though. Let us help you get that taken care of before all of your options are gone. Once we get your Boston off campus housing search squared away, you are free to enjoy your summer without a care in the world.

0 Luxury Apartments In Cambridge MA

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Luxury apartments in Cambridge, MA are still just as hot as they were last month. We’ve got clients racing against each other to secure their favorite unit as these properties hit the market and get rented within 24 hours. With availability slimming down for July and August, now is the time to get in touch with an Encore Realty representative to rent a luxury apartment in Cambridge MA.

From East Cambridge to Porter Square, Encore has access to a long list of Cambridge luxury buildings. We have options from modestly priced loft buildings to the highest of the high end. Have a dog? A Cambridge luxury apartment may be the perfect solution. We can place you and your pooch in a posh Cambridge luxury apartment where you can both enjoy a slice of the good life.

Luxury Apartments In Cambridge MA

The trick is, you simply can’t hesitate. With luxury apartments in Cambridge Ma renting at such a fast pace, taking a day to “think it over” can leave you without any options. Your Encore real estate agent will let you know exactly what your options are so that you can make an informed decision in a timely manner. If there are five options of the same exact floor plan you like in a certain luxury building, you have a little more time to pull the trigger. However, if there is only one option left for your move-in date, you need to make the call immediately and that’s where the having the insider knowledge of a real estate agent can make all the difference.

Whether you are looking for a modern loft of a soaring penthouse with views of the Charles River, Encore Realty has the keys to your perfect apartment. Contact one of our experienced Cambridge luxury real estate agents today for assistance. We will set up a showing of luxury apartments in Cambridge tailored specifically to your needs.

0 Brookline Condo Sales April 2012

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Guest blogger: David Spertner of Encore Realty

How is the Brookline condo market doing? You may be surprised by what the data says.

 According to the most recent data provided by MLS, things do look promising in a few key categories. The April 2012 figures show a 15% increase in the numbers of condos sold as compared to April of 2011.

Brookline MA Condo Sales April

 Based on MLS data.

 Also, the average sales price of Brookline condos has increased by 9% over the same period, an obvious improvement. Adding to this good news, the “days on the market” has shrunk 8% from 81 days down to 75 days.

Average Sales Price Brookline MA

Based on MLS data.

 Average Days On Market Brookline MA Condos

 Based on MLS data.

 While these statistics are encouraging for the Brookline condominium market, the sales agents at Encore Realty can provide you with more detailed information broken down by one, two or three bedroom condos in Brookline if you are getting ready to buy or sell. Our sales team can also provide you with a complimentary, comprehensive market analysis to keep you better informed. Contact a member of our team before you start your Brookline MA condo search.