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Quoted in Today’s Boston Globe – 7/26/2011

admin — Tue, 26 Jul 2011 15:09:12 +0000

Joshua A. Golden of Luxury Residential Group was quoted in today’s Boston Globe:

http://www.boston.com/realestate/news/articles/2011/07/26/downtown_boston_condos_enjoy_double_digit_price_increases/

Luxury Residential Group – #1 In Rentals for 2010

admin — Thu, 06 Jan 2011 03:10:54 +0000

In our first full year, Luxury Residential Group has achieved one of our goals, to be one of the best, full service, boutique brokerage firms in all of Massachusetts. We would like to thank all our customers for their loyalty and our agents for their hard work. Without you, we could not have achieved this great honor.

Below are the rankings, over the last 12 months, of all Massachusetts firms that do rentals. This includes companies with over 1,000 agents.

Report Run: 1/5/2011 9:48:16 PM
Start Date: 1/1/2010
End Date: 1/5/2011
Towns: All of Massachusetts

1	Luxury Residential Group, LLC Boston, MA 02116	37 226,590	11 51,200	106 330,220	154 608,010	191 1.24
2	Otis & Ahearn – Newbury St Boston, MA 02116	33 221,180	57 244,070	37 136,050	127 601,300	160 1.23
3	Joyce Lebedew Real Estate South Boston, MA 02127	75 346,350	65 157,550	22 43,750	162 547,650	237 1.12
4	Gibson Sotheby’s International Realty Boston, MA 02118	57 251,910	84 204,334	19 51,600	160 507,844	217 1.04
5	Hammond Rental Group Chestnut Hill, MA 02492	43 233,882	48 165,020	20 83,415	111 482,317	154 0.99
6	Coldwell Banker Residential Br Boston, MA 02116	37 269,750	47 151,675	12 50,225	96 471,650	133 0.96
7	Otis & Ahearn – 84 Atlantic Boston, MA 02110	30 187,700	59 192,555	22 68,700	111 448,955	141 0.92
8	Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage – Boston – Newbury St. Boston, MA 02116	27 170,500	24 95,800	36 140,479	87 406,779	114 0.83
9	Gibson Sotheby’s International Realty Boston, MA 02116	19 118,510	33 127,000	23 133,300	75 378,810	94 0.77
10	Success! Real Estate Braintree, MA 02184	94 285,738	32 46,969	27 42,000	153 374,707	247 0.77
11	Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage – Brookline Brookline, MA 02446	34 157,160	45 125,325	29 88,165	108 370,650	142 0.76
12	CL Waterfront Properties BOSTON, MA 02110	41 240,500	22 80,950	12 45,525	75 366,975	116 0.75
13	Flavin & Flavin Realty, Inc. Quincy, MA 02169	21 53,070	1 1,500	5 311,125	27 365,695	48 0.75
14	Boston City Properties Boston, MA 02116	6 22,250	4 11,395	147 328,685	157 362,330	163 0.74
15	Keller Williams Realty Braintree, MA 02184	11 27,550	3 307,500	5 11,050	19 346,100	30 0.71
16	Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage – Wellesley – Central St. Wellesley, MA 02481	28 171,900	20 91,925	22 78,220	70 342,045	98 0.70
17	Gibson Sotheby’s International Realty Boston, MA 02109	24 120,020	74 177,630	9 25,775	107 323,425	131 0.66
18	Warren Residential Group, LLC Boston, MA 02116	27 137,700	8 21,550	45 162,775	80 322,025	107 0.66
19	Centre Realty Group Newton, MA 02459	23 125,940	15 52,475	29 81,400	67 259,815	90 0.53
20	Keller Williams Realty Boston Boston, MA 02116	38 140,592	30 65,820	23 49,745	91 256,157	129 0.52
21	Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage – Cambridge – Mass Ave. Cambridge, MA 02138	31 164,850	28 66,460	9 24,650	68 255,960	99 0.52
22	Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage – Boston – Charlestown Boston, MA 02129	38 152,350	31 64,050	20 39,125	89 255,525	127 0.52
23	Boston Residences, Inc. Cambridge, MA 02141	41 218,300	13 28,325	3 7,345	57 253,970	98 0.52
24	ePlace Cambridge, MA 02139	31 147,460	16 44,350	7 15,075	54 206,885	85 0.42
25	Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage – Concord Concord, MA 01742	20 72,140	34 68,670	30 65,643	84 206,453	104 0.42
26	RE/MAX First Choice R. E. Northborough, MA 01532	42 131,970	27 39,376	21 34,215	90 205,561	132 0.42
27	Jacob Carlin South Boston, MA 02127	53 165,950	13 22,500	9 15,400	75 203,850	128 0.42
28	Ford Realty – Boston Boston, MA 02114	38 135,290	21 43,845	9 24,625	68 203,760	106 0.42
29	Boston Realty NET.com, Inc. Boston, MA 02116	26 125,930	18 45,950	10 24,750	54 196,630	80 0.40
30	Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage – Worcester – Park Ave. Worcester, MA 01609	53 119,850	44 49,770	20 25,445	117 195,065	170 0.40

Luxury Residential Group Represents The Buyer In The Biggest Condo Sale of July

admin — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 17:02:21 +0000

Joshua A. Golden of Luxury Residential Group represents the buyer in the sale of the Penthouse at The Meads on Commonwealth. The final price settled at $5,400,000 and is Boston’s largest condo sale of July and 6th largest in 2010. Tracy Campion represented the seller.

After previewing over 50 luxury condos throughout Boston, the buyer fell in love at first site. The home had everything they were looking for. I am sure you will agree after seeing all the features and photos:

3,750 square feet of interior, single floor living space
2,034 square feet of private/deeded outdoor terrace
Direct elevator access
Koi pond
Jacuzzi
Single floor living
Wonderful outdoor space
Custom chef’s kitchen
4 bedrooms/3.5 Bathrooms
2 gas fireplaces
Built in surround sound
Private balcony off the master bedroom
Two deeded underground garage parking spaces
Storage

Luxury Residential Group Sells 20 Brimmer Street

admin — Mon, 29 Mar 2010 19:20:25 +0000

Joshua A. Golden of Luxury Residential Group represented the buyer in the much publicized single family residence located at 20 Brimmer St in Beacon Hill, Boston, MA. One of the nicest gut renovations of an existing single family home in Boston, 20 Brimmer was initially priced at $8,500,000+. Unfortunately, while the home was under construction, and before its true beauty could come to fruition, the market turned. Although the sale will be on public record, we feel it is best to protect all the parties involved and not publicize the final number.

We would like to mention a few of the parties involved in the sale:

Peter and Elizabeth Georgantas (Developer/Seller) – Peter, a local real estate developer, well known for his works on 15+ single family home restorations, and the highly successful Modern building in The South End, was the seller and general contractor on the home at 20 Brimmer. Peter and his wife Elizabeth, the quintessential professionals and masters of detail spared no expenses. The smart home has it all: full audio and security automation, radiant heated flooring, central cooling, many green elements including an energy efficient roof, hardwoods throughout, imported marble in the master bathroom, elevator, state of the art kitchen and two deeded parking spaces. The home is flawless to say the least and Peter is responsible for every inch. We applaud them for a job well done. Please see another one of his masterpieces at 74 Beacon Street, asking $14,950,000. Elizabeth and Peter will be running this years Boston Marathon to help raise money for cancer research at Dana Farber. Please visit their page —–> HERE <——

Tracy Campion and Brad Sprogis – Tracy and Brad represented the seller in this transaction. Two of the most professional, intelligent, well prepared people you will ever meet. In a business that sometimes draws unethical and overly aggressive agents, Tracy and Brad stand in a class of their own for being true professionals. Luxury Residential Group would like to thank Brad and Tracy for all their hard work and efforts.

20 Brimmer Street – Beacon Hill, Boston, MA

Joshua Golden Quoted In Today’s Boston Herald Real Estate Section

admin — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 18:20:02 +0000

Joshua A. Golden - Luxury Residential Group

In today’s Boston Herald, in an article titled, “Mass. housing sales up,but Hub condos plunge“, written by Thomas Grillo, Joshua Golden, Founder of Luxury Residential Group, was quoted as saying:

“I have people who want to buy, but they refuse to overpay,” said Joshua A. Golden, a principal at Luxury Residential Group in Boston. “Unless they can get up to 30 percent off the original list price, they’re not budging.”

Joshua’s Take: I did indeed say that we have strong buyers currently looking in the high end Boston condo market. However, the article implies that, unless sellers negotiate 30% off their prices, my buyers are not making the jump. What I actually said was “In some instances, my buyers are only willing to purchase IF they feel they are getting a great deal, 15-30% off original asking prices”. I used the example of The Bryant Auction, which ended up selling at about 70 cents on the dollar. That said, we are seeing prices drop across the board on luxury condos in Boston. Whether it be in the form of a motivated seller, significant price drop, or an auction, there are some great deals out there. You should always hire a good buyer’s agent. Someone who has extensive knowledge of the Boston condo market, as well as strong relationships with cooperating brokers throughout the city. We are paid by the seller and responsible for negotiating, assisting you with the process and looking out for your best interests.