Accent Insights

Accent Insights

By Avi Kaufman & Ron ScharfBusiness
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Accent Insights episodes

  • New properties for the New Year; welcome to 2020!
    It's a new year and we're back at it! Today we discuss two new properties for sale in Brookline:
    1895 Beacon St Unit 5, Brookline. 3 beds, 2 baths, 1656 square feet, $1,175,000.
    281 Tappan St Unit T1, Brookline. 2 beds, 1 bath, 1220 square feet, $585,000.
    And we revisit a property we discussed three months ago that's still available, now at a reduced price, and waiting for the right buyer:
    255 Walnut St Unit C, Brookline. 4 beds, 2 baths, 2533 square feet, $1,195,000.
    Questions? Email us! [email protected]
    ** Accent Realty, 617-396-3206, www.accentbrookline.com **
    Avi Kaufman, [email protected], 617-751-1040, www.avirealestate.com
    Ron Scharf, [email protected], 617-221-3122
    13 min
  • Agent Journey: We interview Ryan Cook, an agent who recently joined Accent Realty
    In this episode we interview Ryan Cook, a Newton resident, ski enthusiast, and real estate agent who recently joined our firm. We will check in with Ryan and his real estate sales journey in future episodes as well.
    - How did Ryan come to Real Estate?
    - Why do we believe he is such a good fit for Accent Realty?
    - What is his previous background and how is it similar or different?
    - Why did he choose Accent Realty?
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    Want to contact Ryan?
    RYAN COOK, Salesperson at Accent Realty
    PHONE: 617-744-9033
    WEBSITE: http://www.RyanCookRealty.com
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    Questions? Email us! [email protected]
    ** Accent Realty, 617-396-3206, www.accentbrookline.com **
    Avi Kaufman, [email protected], 617-751-1040, www.avirealestate.com
    Ron Scharf, [email protected], 617-221-3122
    9 min
  • Making Brookline bike friendly! An interview with Len Wholey, Town Meeting Member
    A fascinating interview with Len Wholey, a Brookline Town Meeting Member (precinct 11), who is also on the Bike Advisory Committee and involved with making Brookline safer for bicycling. Hear about his efforts on the bridle path, a protected bike lane that will run on Beacon Street from Saint Mary's Street to Cleveland Circle, as well as his involvement with the organization Cycling Without Age.
    When people ask, what makes Brookline special, the answer is efforts like this from people like Len!
    Real estate questions? Email us! [email protected]
    ** Accent Realty, 617-396-3206, www.accentbrookline.com **
    **Avi Kaufman, [email protected], 617-751-1040, www.avirealestate.com **
    **Ron Scharf, [email protected], 617-221-3122 **
    14 min
  • [Tour Insights] New construction or do-it-yourself? We compare two single-family opportunities
    This week we compare and contrast a beautiful new construction project on Goreham Ave with a single-family do-it-yourself opportunity nearby on Welland Road.
    38 & 40 Goreham Ave, Brookline
    Two gorgeous new construction townhouses by the high school
    $2,750,000 and $2,825,000
    54 Welland Rd, Brookline
    A single-family that needs some updating. A potential deal for the right buyer.
    $1,650,000
    And we talk about how the crop of listings on the market without parking.
    405 Washington St Apt 1, Brookline
    2-bed condo, 1 bath. Parking not included. Is this priced correctly?
    $765,000
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    Questions? Email us! [email protected]
    ** Accent Realty, 617-396-3206, www.accentbrookline.com **
    Avi Kaufman, [email protected], 617-751-1040, www.avirealestate.com
    Ron Scharf, [email protected], 617-221-3122
    14 min
  • These four listings are like a survey course of Brookline real estate.
    These four houses for sale together are like a survey course in the state of the Brookline real estate market at the moment:
    - 79 University Rd U: 1, Brookline: 3 beds 3 baths for $1.3M
    - 68 Columbia St, Brookline: 4 beds 2 baths for $1.5M
    - 115 Sewall Ave Unit 1, Brookline: 3 beds 2.5 baths for $1.8M. UPDATE: under agreement.
    - 41-43 Stearns Rd, Brookline: a 2-family for $1.95M. UPDATE: under agreement.
    More questions? Email us! [email protected]
    ** Accent Realty, 617-396-3206, www.accentbrookline.com **
    Avi Kaufman, [email protected], 617-751-1040, www.avirealestate.com
    Ron Scharf, [email protected], 617-221-3122
    14 min
  • Cross currents: Is it still a red hot sellers market or is it cooling slightly?
    41 Addington Road went quickly - before the first open house! What happened?
    Is it still a red hot sellers market or is it cooling slightly?
    Here are four places that are surprisingly still available after multiple weekends:
    88 Pleasant St Apt 3, Brookline
    66 Columbia St Apt 1, Brookline
    28 Alton Place, Apt F, Brookline
    255 Walnut St, Apt C, Brookline
    And we talk about the number of new listings, an early stat that indicates the supply side is up.
    Sept 1 North
    to 27th Brookline Newton Boston
    2019 77 175 1056
    2018 76 157 967
    2017 79 156 876
    2016 78 169 752
    2015 79 151 772
    2014 71 143 761
    (Source: http://blog.avirealestate.com/reports/2019/09/27/september-bump-in-inventory.html)
    More questions? Email us! [email protected]
    ** Accent Realty, 617-396-3206, www.accentbrookline.com **
    Avi Kaufman, [email protected], 617-751-1040, www.avirealestate.com
    Ron Scharf, [email protected], 617-221-3122
    10 min
  • Two hot listings! 41 Park St & 41 Addington Rd, Brookline
    There are a ton of listings and open houses this weekend, over 25 posted already.
    Today we discuss our two favorites:
    - 41 Park Street APT 205, Brookline, MA 02446 (http://41park.avirealestate.com/)
    - 41 Addington Road, APT 2, Brookline, MA 02445
    **41 Park St**
    BEAUTIFUL MOVE-IN READY CONDO IN AN ELEVATOR BUILDING WITH IDEAL BROOKLINE LOCATION. Featuring 2 generous bedrooms & 2 full baths, including an ensuite master. But that is just the beginning! Enjoy a large open floor plan with space for living & dining rooms. Natural light abounds in this second floor unit. Want some fresh air? Step out to your private balcony, or head up to the roof deck for great views. The association is professionally managed, has healthy reserves, and has recently completed major improvements including a new roof. No stairs are needed to enter this elevator building. Transferable rental parking is just outside, and will be pre-paid all the way through May 2020! But with a WalkScore of 91, you might not need your car at all. It’s the perfect location, just steps to Coolidge Corner, Brookline Village, wonderful schools and parks, the Longwood Medical Area, public transportation and great restaurants and shopping. Don't miss it!
    **41 Addington Road**
    GORGEOUS 2-BEDROOM CONDO WITH RENOVATED KITCHEN, CENTRAL A/C AND 2 PARKING SPACES ON A FABULOUS BLOCK. Just steps to Schick Park and a short walk from Washington Square, this beautiful home is flooded with light, and features an updated bathroom, generously proportioned bedrooms with an ample walk-in closet in the master bedroom, in-unit laundry, and 2 fireplaces. It also boasts high ceilings, gleaming hardwood floors, and private basement storage. And if that was not enough, just wait until you see the stunning view from the huge, recently renovated deck off the kitchen. This unit has been lovingly maintained, and the association is well-managed and has very healthy reserves. A gem like this does not come around often, so don't miss it! It will not last!
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    Questions? Email us! [email protected]
    ** Accent Realty, 617-396-3206, www.accentbrookline.com **
    Avi Kaufman, [email protected], 617-751-1040, www.avirealestate.com
    Ron Scharf, [email protected], 617-221-3122
    8 min
  • Week 2 of the post-Labor Day Bonanza: how is the market doing?
    Week 2 of the Brookline fall real estate market. How is the market doing?
    We check in on what happened with the three listings we discussed last week; all three under agreement.
    And we talk about three "new" listings this week:
    - 24 Saint Paul St Unit 1, Brookline. 713 SqFt, 2 beds, $618K
    - 28 Alton Place Unit F, Brookline. 1554 SqFt, 3 beds, $1.25M.
    - 156 Ivy St, Brookline. 6,747 SqFt, 5 beds, $5.995M
    Questions? Email us! [email protected]
    ** Accent Realty, 617-396-3206, www.accentbrookline.com **
    Avi Kaufman, [email protected], 617-751-1040, www.avirealestate.com
    Ron Scharf, [email protected], 617-221-3122
    11 min
  • Post Labor Day Listing Bonanza; how does it compare to prior years?
    The inventory of homes for sale always dries up over the summer, and then surges back after Labor Day. We take an early look at this year's post-Labor Day surge. Is it bigger than previous years and what does that mean for the market?
    Also, Tour Insights. We discuss two similar 2-bedrooms for sale in Coolidge Corner, with different prices:
    50 Green St APT 202, Brookline, MA 02446
    50 Park St APT 21, Brookline, MA 02446
    And a well-priced single-family on Corey Hill:
    98 Lancaster Ter, Brookline, 02446.
    Questions or comments? We'd love to hear from you
    Email us at [email protected]
    ** Accent Realty, 617-396-3206, www.accentbrookline.com **
    Avi Kaufman, [email protected], 617-751-1040, www.avirealestate.com
    Ron Scharf, [email protected], 617-221-3122
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    9 min

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In Accent Insights the Accent Realty team of Avi Kaufman and Ron Scharf share their real estate and Brookline expertise as your guide to the market, approximately 10-20 minutes at a time. Each episode…