2020 was quite a remarkable year in the housing market north of Boston. As the first lockdown hit in mid-March and we saw the traditional spring market grind to a halt, many of us thought we were looking at an extremely slow year. Yet we adapted to the new circumstances and pivoted to find new ways to help people move [...]
Movie Night has become a staple fixture for many families over the past few months, a covid-friendly way to enjoy some quality time together and catch up on the latest movie releases. With the advent of new streaming services such as Disney Plus, and recent blockbusters like Wonder Woman 1984 simultaneously released for home viewing, we need [...]
At the beginning of each month, we take a look back at the previous month's figures for a snapshot of the local housing market activity - how many homes sold, how quickly homes went pending, and what happened to list and sale prices. Over time these numbers help us to understand the trends in the marketplace which can guide us when working [...]
Dining rooms have been doing double duty this year - serving as home offices, classrooms, art studios, sewing rooms and more. We hope that at some point in 2021 we’ll be back to using these rooms for their true purpose - hosting family and friends for celebrations, gatherings and holidays. To help us look forward to those times, Sotheby’s International Realty has gathered together some examples of inspirational dining rooms from around the globe. From an historic French villa to a wood-paneled mansion in Montreal, these homes serve to remind us that better times are coming and we can be together with our loved ones again soon.
If you are looking for dining inspiration closer to home, take a look at 29 Fern St, Lexington, with multiple dining areas for formal and informal gatherings, 8 Skyview Lane, North Sudbury, which showcases handsome moldings and decorative columns for a traditional look, or 4 Bennington Lane in Lexington, with its striking light fixture giving the space a warm modern feel.
Image courtesy of Nantes Sotheby's International Realty
It’s not laziness, it’s helping the local community! This holiday season, consider supporting local restaurants that have been severely affected by the pandemic by ordering a to-go holiday dinner. Whether you want to save your energy for baking in the lead up to the big day, or decide you need a total break from Christmas cooking this [...]
There’s something very special about the drive around your neighborhood at this time of year, seeing the beautiful lights and decorations people put up outside their homes to brighten the dark winter. However, some homeowners have taken it to the next level, with elaborate light displays to rival Clark [...]
At the end of each month we take a look at the sold numbers to give us a snapshot of the local housing market activity - how many homes sold, how quickly homes went pending, and what happened to list and sale prices. Over time these numbers help us to understand the trends in the marketplace which can guide us when working with buyers and [...]
Holiday gatherings pose new challenges this season, as we try to balance spending time with loved ones with not putting anyone’s health at risk. Our Sotheby’s International Realty colleagues have compiled a list of glamorous homes where you can remain safely socially distant while enjoying company - from a spacious 11-acre estate in [...]
Another holiday during the pandemic means another opportunity to find alternative ways to celebrate! For many, this will mean a very different Thanksgiving for 2020. CDC Guidelines advise against large, indoor gatherings - indeed, any gatherings with people outside of your household carry the risk of transmission. However, with a bit of [...]