The following are the 2015 tax rates for our Greater Boston communities. We are happy to provide this comparison as a real estate resource in Greater Boston for over 30 years. If you are considering a home purchase or rental in the area and would like assistance in comparing these towns on other important factors, please call us at [...]
This is a self-serving post, but I believe there are others who will enjoy it - those in the Boston area for the same reason I do; because it's colorful. We in eastern and central Massachusetts have been hammered by snow this week from JUNOgeddon. Everywhere you look is a palette of cool grays and whites. Here in contrast is a delightful [...]
Barrett Sotheby's International officially started the new year with a kick-off meeting at the Clarke Culinary Center in Milford MA. Clarke is a Sub Zero and Wolf appliance showroom and test kitchen, where consumers can freely explore, touch, learn about and cook on high-end appliances. Since Barrett Sotheby's International Realty serves the [...]
There is still time to make a big difference in someone's life. Buy raffle tickets for a chance to win a truly remarkable doll house. Beautifully decorated by the agents at Barrett Sotheby's International Realty, who have done so every year for 25 years. The tickets are currently on sale and all proceeds benefit the Massachusetts Coalition [...]
After all the Amazon items have been chosen, ordered and sent and you have worn through your favorite shoes at the mall; there are treasures still available for those with ready money and exquisite taste. At Sotheby's auction houses in New York and London you will find [...]
Tis the season to spread joy and the agents at Barrett Sotheby's International Realty have been doing that during the holiday season for 25 years, through their annual dollhouse raffle. The tickets are currently on sale and all proceeds benefit the Massachusetts Coalition for the Homeless. This may be the smallest house we sell every year, [...]
December 4th will mark the 5th annual Crucolo Cheese Parade, where The Concord Cheese Shop will welcome in a 400 lb. wheel of Crucolo cheese. The wheel, which is imported from the town of Scurelle in Trento, Italy, is and has been a product of the same family for the last 250 years. Still not impressed?, they are also the producers of the worlds largest salami!
Peter Lovis, longtime friend of both Barrett Sotheby's International Realty and the town of Concord, has been rolling out the red carpet in order to roll in the Crucolo cheese wheel for 5 years running. Anyone who has spent a moment with Peter can attest to the fact that, not only does he run an amazing cheese shop, but that he does so with an unmatched sense of passion. When the subject of Crucolo comes up however, his enthusiasm hits a level which is much to be admired. According to Peter, the Crucolo is a mild and creamy cheese most similar to an asiago fresco, but it's tasty bite at the end, is what brings everyone back for more. Crucolo makes an excellent melting cheese for fondue, grilled cheeses or even topping a tasty burger! While this wheel will weighs in at 400 lbs., the same family also produces a 1000 lb. wheel, which is only passed up, due to it not fitting through the door. On a side note: I've just begun taking apart my door frame. This is one of the kookiest and most delightful new traditions - music, horse-drawn cart, proclamations; believe me, you don't want to miss it!
Thursday, December 4 3:30 pm - (sharp) The Cheese Shop (located at 29 Walden Street, Concord, MA 01742)
Setting a beautiful table is my favorite part of hosting a dinner party. Looking ahead to the polishing, ironing and floral arranging many of us will be doing to prepare for Thanksgiving next week, here is some thoughtful advice and inspiring images to get you in the [...]
Jasper Johns' final encaustic Flag established a new record for the artist at auction last Tuesday, November 11. To see the auction results from numerous contemporary artists including Rothko and Warhol, click the image.
Recently the Sotheby's auction houses in New York and Hong Kong sold some of the best wines from the renowned cellar of Silicon Valley entrepreneur James H Clark. It's hard not to imagine the delight one of these wines would bring to a group of friends and family members gathered around an elegant table for a holiday meal. Well, maybe we [...]