The Boston Home Team Blog

We believe a well-designed space should inspire, surprise, humor, delight, and comfort those who experience it. Every project brings its own story and depth, and that uniqueness is brought to the forefront of each design. Our goal is not to achieve a particular style or look, but rather to create a design that is harmonious and relevant. Our inspiration has no boundaries, from an elegant urban boutique to a rough and tumble lumber yard with simple reclaimed timber. Deep roots in fashion, psychology and the arts are manifested in thoughtful and unexpected ways. The result is an authentic collaboration of minds and materials, with a bit of edginess and humor for good measure.

I’m no analyst mind you, but it seems to me that we have a much healthier market now. While the number of homes on the market spiked throughout 06′, the number of properties going under agreement and making it to closing is very strong. I attribute this market resilience to our strong community. Despite the best efforts of the recession, Jamaica Plain drew a hipster line in the sand and we’re not crossing it.

Walk to Medical area, Brookline Village and the Emerald Necklace park system from this perfect little condo!

Exceptional 2BD –

• Jamaica Plain 
• For Sale  219,000 

A new study finds that naturally occurring bacteria in soil could enhance learning. And as a side benefit, it appears to be a natural anti-anxiety drug, but without the side-effects.

Not only that but gardening has real money value. Landscaping is the #1 most overlooked item for people when considering selling their homes.

Each First Thursday of the month businesses along Centre and South Streets are transformed into galleries featuring works from local artists. Open receptions, at each location, from 6:00 to 8:00 pm, offer a chance to meet the artists, enjoy refreshments, and experience Jamaica Plain’s fabulous businesses in an entirely new light. Artworks usually remain on display for the remainder of the month.

Viejo’s portraits show an intimate relationship with her subjects, real or imagined, with often surreal effects. The paintings investigate the division of the painting surface and the relationship of the figure to pulsating color and geometric environments. In addition to the amazing artwork on display at the reception, DJ Just Joan (Casey Williams of Bella Luna’s Cash For Gold fame) will be spinning an eclectic sound to set the mod. Come share a glass of wine

Anclados (Anchored)

All Jamaica Plain historic walking tours are free and open to the public and are offered on Saturdays at 11:00 a.m. sharp.

Jeff & I have worked together on and off for about 10 years now. We started out as ‘newbies’ together at Prudential Maxfield & Company and spent our early careers down in the trenches of Boston real estate. Jeff took a couple of years to devote to his other passion – rock n’ roll. Jeff played drums for Harriet Street & Mieka Pauly, both locally and on tour. Lucky for us, he chose real estate and restarted a healthy career.

A bike lane is a separate, narrower lane for bikes running along the right-hand side of the road. A sharrow is an image of a bicycle and an arrow painted on the street as an encouragement for bicyclists and as a bike-rights reminder to motorists.

[Enter] Home of the Week. The rather loft-like condo at 90 Bynner Street in Jamaica Plain. This home is located across the street from the #39 bus stop, and just a couple blocks from the terminus of the Green (E) Line.

Okay, my pick for Home of the Week isn’t even in Jamaica Plain. I know, I know, I’m not following the rules, but hey I’m the boss right? Whose blog is this anyway?

I was on a tour today through Cambridge, Somerville and Jamaica Plain. About midway we had a look at a condo on Elm Street near Inman Square. This home was across the street. It captivated me. It’s right next to the well known restaurant Oleana, but from that side it’s not quite as dramatic. However if you swing around to the Elm Street side you’ll see it’s real character.

The original structure is clearly mid 1800s but a garage of sorts with a greenhouse has been added to the top. It has an amazing door on the garage, but also a sort or Hobbit door under the front porch that must access the basement.

I’d give my left leg to see the inside. I’ll do some more research and let you know what I find out. If anyone has a historic tidbit they’d like to share about this house or others -chime in…