robertlnichols: South Boston Condo Market Is Hot! - 05/02/12 06:08 AM
In 2012 the average sales price of a condo in South Boston rose 6% while median price remained pretty much the same.  Total sale volume increased by a healthy 24% and the total market value sold jumped 31%. March was a very strong month for real estate sales in the city of Boston as a whole and all signs point to one of the best Spring markets we’ve seen in recent years.  You can view the full report below or by visiting BTRealtyGroup.com:
Q1 2012
Lowest Price: $180,000  Median Price: $385,000
Highest Price: $1,277,500              Average Price: $410,189
Total Market Volume: $36,506,813
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robertlnichols: MungoList.com SEO Strategy Helps Increase Listing Traffic For Realtors - 04/27/12 04:52 AM
Since launching on Thanksgiving day 2011, my team and I have seen a healthy and steady increase in new visitors to MungoList.com. Every Listing on MungoList has a unique SEO (Search Engine Optimization)  friendly URL that links directly to your listings and your contact info so that all prospective buyers can contact you directly. The key is that the property address is in the URL so when buyers use search engines to perform searches in a particular neighborhood, your listing will appear in the search results. This is similar to Trulia and Zillow, however we do not charge you a fee to be exclusively featured on … (0 comments)

robertlnichols: Can’t Buy Today?…You Can Still Buy Tomorrow - 04/25/12 05:09 AM
In today’s climate, mortgage lenders have become very conservative about how they lend their money. As a result, there are many buyers who do not qualify for a mortgage.  Getting declined for a mortgage can be discouraging but that doesn’t mean you have to give up on your quest for a home. If your credit is not up to par you may only need to take a few steps to improve it to enough to purchase a home. A good mortgage lender or credit counselor can tell you what steps you need to take to get on track. No matter how bad your credit … (0 comments)

robertlnichols: Go Hard or Go Home - 04/24/12 06:17 AM
This Spring has been one of the most competitive I’ve seen in years. As a result many buyers feel like they can’t catch a break. In many markets throughout the country, the Spring market has given birth to property bidding wars of the like we have not seen in years. This turn around has been fueled by historically low interest rates, improvement in the unemployment numbers, lower home prices relative to the peak and increased optimism about the economy.
For home buyers it is important to understand how to make an offer. The very first step in the process of making an offer is understanding the market value … (20 comments)

robertlnichols: When It Comes Time to Sell, Make Sure Your Landscaping Sends The Right Message - 04/22/12 12:36 PM
While great landscaping can make the right first impression and even increase a homes value, bad landscaping, or a lack there of, can really effect how fast you sell and your final sales price. Landscaping is something that is commonly overlooked, but studies have shown that homes that are professionally landscaped sell faster and help increase a neighborhoods home value, especially if the majority of neighbors do the same. For more info on landscaping and some quick tips for landscaping on a budget visit http://www.bhg.com/gardening/landscaping-projects/landscape-basics/money-saving-landscaping-tips/. This article on the Better Homes and Gardens website will give you some great pointers to … (2 comments)

robertlnichols: The Benefits of A Short Sale - 01/12/12 07:04 AM

In Todays Real Estate Market Short Sales have become a viable solution for distressed sellers. My team and I at Boston Trust Realty Group have negotiated over 30 Short Sales and have helped many families avoid foreclosure, get their debt forgiven and move on with their lives. If you or someone you know is facing foreclosure, we can help! Give Us a call today at 617-674-2077. We have negotiated short sales all over the country and are ready to assist you today! 
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Robert Nichols, Boston Real Estate Expert! (Boston Trust Realty Group)

Robert Nichols

Boston Real Estate Expert!

Boston, MA

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Boston Trust Realty Group

Address: 404 Neponset Ave, Boston, MA, 02122

Office: (617) 674-2077

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I am an innovative real estate Broker looking to provide useful and practical services for real estate professionals, buyers and sellers alike. The Internet has changed the way we do business and my hope is to be a trailblazer in bringing forth the next wave of change that will empower brokers and agents to raise the bar in the level service they provide to their customers, while simultaneously enabling buyers and sellers to get the most out of working with real estate professionals. Founder/CEO of MungoList.com Founder and Principal Broker of Boston Trust Realty Group Co-Founder of SharpBuyers.com Founding Partner of Rigid Capital Investors, LLC


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