Are you thinking about moving to the Boston, MA area? Did
you just move here and are wondering what to check out? As your Boston real estate agent, I’ll be the first to admit there are so many reasons to love
Boston! From historic sites to famous clam chowder, Boston has become
the place I live, work, appreciate and love. To help you understand what makes
Boston, MA great, I’ve created a list. If you fall in love with Boston along
the way, and you haven’t yet moved here, contact me to find out what’s available
in the Boston real estate market!
Rich History. The
entire New England coast is rich with history. Boston alone contains the oldest restaurant in the nation, the Union Oyster House, the first
subway system in the country, and the nation’s oldest public park, Boston
Common. It houses a lot of firsts. Significant moments in history took place
here in Boston, such as the Boston Tea Party and the Boston Massacre. Tons of
history tours are available to Boston, MA visitors and residents, which stop at
sites like the Massachusetts State House, King’s Chapel, Boston Light, Bunker
Hill Monument, Old State House and so many more. For a list of national
historic landmarks in Boston, click here.
Fourth of July and
St. Patrick’s Day. Boston is known for celebrating all holidays with
full-fledged festivals and events that draw thousands of visitors. St.
Patrick’s Day is one of the biggest, with a giant parade and festival, and
Fourth of July if the other. The celebration includes an 1812 Overture,
complete with canons, performed by the Boston Pops. That evening, the city
enjoys a long, dramatic display of fireworks. Boston is, after all, called the
Cradle of Liberty. We’ve got to celebrate that liberty!
Sports. Boston
has a lot of sports teams to be proud of. The Boston Red Sox play baseball in
Fenway Park, which celebrated its 100th birthday this year! People flock to
Boston. MA to experience baseball in a historic ballpark. Not only that, but the
Red Sox broke the “Curse of the Bambino” in 2004 with a World
Series Championship, and then did it again in 2007! The New England Patriots
are our NFL football team, doing well this year. They play at Gillette Stadium
near Boston, MA. Our Stanley Cup Boston Bruins are the icing on the cake!
Fame.
Massachusetts is a state to be proud of. It’s continually known for having the
best schools in the country, with fourth graders and eighth graders ranking
best in nation on reading and math scores in the National Assessment of
Education Progress in 2011. As far as jobs go, it is the third best area in the
country for job growth right now. Boston is also known for its abundance of
seafood cuisine, such as New England clam chowder, and for its Irish pubs. We
can’t forget, also, that Bostonians are famous for their Eastern New England
accents!
Boston Real Estate.
According to a Trulia report, the average price per square foot for a home in
Boston increased 7.2 percent, compared to this time last year. Home sales
increased by 1.4 percent. In Zillow’s Home Value Index, Boston, MA home values
are the highest in the region and are up 9.3 percent from last year. The
inventory of homes for sale decreased recently, which is common during the
winter months, but there are still great homes available to buy in Boston right
now. With asking prices up, it’s a great time to sell!
I can help you with that last reason to love Boston, as your
Boston real estate agent. If you’re interested in buying a home in Boston, MA,
visit my website for home-buying tips and listings. If you’re interested in
selling your Boston home, competition is low right now, but asking prices are
high! Check out my home-selling tips. Either way, contact me! I’d be happy to answer
questions and represent you as your Boston real estate agent.
Patti Fine
Phone: 617-642-7585
Email: pf@pattifine.com
