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The Fenway, one of Boston's more notable areas, may soon be holding the title of the state's first Cultural District.

If given the support at today's November 14th, City council hearing, the Fenway Cultural Districy (FCD) will be able to apply for the designation; which is given to areas rich in cultural institutions.  The idea of Cultural districts were introduced during a state legislature vote last year as part of an economic development bill.  Due to the newness of the program, the Massachusetts Cultural Commission (MCC) has not deemed any other Boston areas as "Cultural Districts."

The hope is that marketing the Fenway neighborhood as a cultural district will bring about increased tourism, public improvement projects, and higher property values. Which in turn has promise to help boost the local economy by helping to keep businesses afloat and appearances up to par. 

Unfortunately, funds have not yet been set aside by the state to help this program get on its feet.  So for at least a year most of the funding will be done by local organizations and fundraising.  "It's in a dream phase...We'll hopefully see see a lot of concrete things come out of this (hearing)," said Kelly Brilliant, executive director of the Fenway Alliance. "We would really like to think of this as enhancing the entire neighborhood."

If supported by the local elected leaders, the application will hopefully be filed with the MCC by the end of the month, says Brilliant.

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As I am sure many of you have read, Boston is undergoing several transformations throughout several of its neighborhoods. Some are undergoing new additions, while others are getting renovated.

Here is an inside look with David Manfredi, principal of Elkus Manfredi Architects, whose firm happens to be one of which that is highly involved with several current/upcoming projects.

"Given all the development in places like Dudley Square, the Fenway, and the South Boston Waterfront, how do you expect the design and atmosphere of the city to change in coming years?

We’re very fortunate, planners and architects especially, to be in Boston. There is activity here, and there are large parts of the country where there’s not nearly as much activity. What’s exciting is that we have this incredible waterfront that sits right next to our downtown, and there is a lot of development there now. It’s not like we’re building at the edges; we’re building so close to the heart of everything." ...Read more HERE (photo credit boston.com) 

Boston Realty Advisors has proudly announced the fourth annual "Playing for Parkinsons" charity tennis event and dinner to support the Beth Isreal Deaconess Medical Center on Wednesday, September 14, 2011.  

The two part benefit will feature tennis on grass courts at the Longwood Cricket Club, followed by a dinner at the Beth Isreal Deaconess Medical Center with honorary speaker Karl "Chip" Case, co-creator of the acclaimed Standard and Poors Case-Shiller Home Price Index.

Full information and registration for the event is available at www.gratefulnation.org/playingforparkinsons

The sponsor, Boston Realty Advisors, is one of Boston's biggest and best real estate firms.  If you or someone you know is interested in residential or commercial real estate, contact Boston Realty Advisors today!

Citybizlist.com recently featured Boston Realty Advisors (BRA) in an article about the realty company's announcement that the owners of the historic Brownstone at 86 Commonwealth Avenue have decided to use BRA to sell the property.

One really could not ask for a more beautiful building in downtown Boston.  86 Commonwealth is a four-story (including the basement) French, Academic style, brick brownstone with tandem parking for six cars. Designed and constructed by acclaimed architect T.P. Briggs in 1877, this building is rich with historic detailing that is difficult to find and gives residents and visitors a feeling of deep, historic luxury.  How often do you come across hand carved marble mantels, wainscoting, mahogany staircases, and ornamental crown molding all in one home? You'll find all of that and even more ornate touches at 86 Commonwealth.  

According to Jason Weissman, BRA Principal and Founder, "86 Commonwealth has so many potential uses, it could be an incredible condominium conversion, or potentially a single family."  Boston Realty Advisors is currently offering tours of the property by appointment to qualified buyers.  If you would like to schedule an appointment, contact Boston Realty Advisors.

View the original article on citybizlist.com

photo credit: bizjournals.com

"Boston ranked first in the Business Journals' latest quarterly analysis of 100 major metropolitan job market data. Among the leaders in the second quarter of 2011, Boston joined a mixture of Sunbelt boomtowns and Northern industrial areas.

Boston is one of just 13 markets that have more private-sector jobs now than five years ago. Its growth rate in the past 12 months has been an impressive 2.7 percent, and its unemployment rate is a relatively low 7.1 percent. Worcester, Mass. ranked third in the nation, with 4.3 percent growth and unemployment down to 8.4 percent..."Continue reading here. 

Interested in finding a Boston apartment in one of the best metropolitan job markets in the U.S.? Contact Boston Realty Advisors today!

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New Retail & Apartment Complex Planned Near TD Garden: Construction is set to start next week on a new complex known as "The Victor." It will be housing 286 apartments, new restaurants, and 138 parking spots. The creation of this new complex will significantly increase the Boston real estate value in the area. Read more at [Boston.com]

Boston's Union Oyster House Turns 185 Today!: "For Daniel Webster, a light lunch at Boston’s Union Oyster House meant devouring at least six plates of oysters, tossing back a tall tumbler of brandy, and washing it all down with a glass of water - all while holding forth on current events."...Contiune reading [Boston.com]

Best Ice Cream Joints in New England: With the days of summer slowly slipping into fall, start enjoying every single day that is left of summer the best way you possibly can - with ice cream of course! Check out all of these delicious ice cream destinations throughout Boston at [Boston.com]

Recently, Boston Realty Advisors' principal and founder Jason Weissman was featured in New England Real Estate Journal as well as Banker & Tradesman for selling two retail properties in Beacon Hill. The two properties were located at 125 Charles St. and totaled 2,073 square feet. The final sale price was $1.4 million to Charles Avenue LLC who was represented by Chuck Silverston of Prudential Real Estate. Weissman represented the seller, 125 Charles, LLC.

Boston Realty Advisors (BRA) was featured in the July 15th, 2011 issue of The Real Reporter because they are currently handling two exciting listings in Back Bay that will prove to be great rehabilitation projects. 

493-497 Commonwealth Avenue

Formerly the JS Waterman Funeral Home, BRA's listing at 493-497 Commonwealth Avenue has been out of use for several years, and is finally going to be brought back to life.  It is a 19,500 building currently in "shell condition."  This makes the building a blank canvas.  It may possibly become a residential space, but the central location could make for great offices or other forms of commercial space.  The building is right on the edge of Kenmore square, which is a great area and will soon benefit from major improvements to Boston's Green Line.  Boston Realty Advisors has not announced any definite details of a deal, but whatever happens, Kenmore square will soon have a new great space.

463 Beacon Street

Just a few blocks away, this beautiful building is currently a 20-room lodging house offering nightly and weekly rates.  This property may stay as is, but according to BRA founder Jason Weissman, it is possible that the space may work as a single household.  He also told The Real Reporter that converting the space to condominiums could be a viable and possibly more valuable solution.  The building has 2,400 square feet of frontage on Beacon street, easy access to Massachusetts Avenue and a slew of prestigious Universities, and six parking spaces in the rear.

Interested in these listings or looking for more information on buying or renting real estate in the Boston area?  Contact Boston Realty Advisors today!

 At 9 West Broadway in the Boston Seaport, bordering South Boston and the Financial District, is a handsome luxury penthouse loft waiting to be plucked off the market. Unit 605 is nothing short than impressive. Attached with a price tag of a cool $1.899 million, it’s definitely a Boston luxury condo worth checking out. 

 

 

1 Fitchburg Street, Unit c511, Somerville MA, Brick Bottom Lofts