Moving to Boston in 2021?

Moving to Boston – 2021?

Quick – what is the first thing you think about when you realize you are moving to Boston?  Sports? – The Sox, Pats, Bruins or Celtics? What about the weather?  Winter in New England?  American History – that’s it – The American Revolution – that’s it for sure!  Boston Movies?  The Departed, Good Will Hunting, Mystic River?  – Boston Marathon – the Marathon Bombing?  The Accent?  Haven’t guessed your first thought? Let’s see if i can help you with your planned move and address these and many others in a little more detail.

What is Boston?

Yes, of course, it is the capital of Massachusetts – the city itself actually is really comprised of 23 unique neighborhoods, that are densely populated,  difficult to navigate, individual identities, and all connected by our subway system ( The “T”).  So before planning your move to Boston, the first thing to consider is where will you be headed most days?  Where will you be working, or headed to school?  Spending the majority of your time?  Are you looking to live in the city, or perhaps one of the suburbs?   Once you know that, I would suggest you contact an experienced real estate agent that help you with what neighborhoods you should consider.  Moving to New England can be a blessing – the area consistently rates very high on the quality of life scale.

Boston Proper

While greater Boston takes in the area inside the 495 Beltway, and almost 5 million residents, the city itself is quite small – roughly 90 square miles and just under 700,000 residents.  These residents reside in neighborhoods that were established as far back as the revolution itself.  Some of the neighborhoods are world-famous – Beacon Hill, the oldest neighborhood, known for its charm, boutique shopping, and cobblestone sidewalks; the North End – founded centuries ago as the Italian section and famous for its narrow streets and numerous restaurants, or even the Back Bay neighborhood – with magnificent Brownstone homes surrounding the high-end shopping district along Newbury Street – the Boston well to do feel right at home!  However, the bulk of the Boston population is spread among the neighborhoods that are less famous.  So the question becomes – ” Where do you think I should live?”  And the answer will be dependent on your responses as to what you want – proximity to work, schools, do you need a car?  will you be using our public transportation?  and many others.

 

Four Seasons

We acknowledge the winter months can be cold and snowy – if you ski – you will look forward to these months and to the plethora of ski resorts many within a few hour’s drive.  But, it isn’t fair to only mention winter, Fall in New England is spectacular – colorful, bright warm days and crisp evenings, Summer trips to the Cape or the coastlines of Maine or NH, and Spring arrives with the hope of warmer weather and a strong showing by the Sox as Baseball season arrives!   We truly get to experience all of our 4 Seasons, and in fact, Boston itself is host to 2 Four Seasons Hotels and residences.

Culture

Whether it is the fine arts …like the Museum of Fine Arts or the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum or music venues like The Boston Pops, Broadway shows populating the Theatre district, History that encompasses Paul Revere’s House and the Freedom Trail, the USS Constitution, our splendid Universities and Colleges, Politics – from historical figures like JFK to Tip O’Neill to Governor Baker and Mayor Walsh – discussing politics is almost as much a local past time as  our Sports Teams – The Patriots, Red Sox, Celtics, and Bruins – this can be sports-crazy town.  There is always something fun to do in the city!

Cost of Living Locally

It’s true – the cost of living locally is higher than the national average; it is also true that wages exceed the national average too.  Real Estate costs are high, a densely populated area, that is growing in population with limited room for expansion, is causing our new construction to go mainly in the direction of “UP” as high rise condominium and apartment buildings are “on the rise”.  Fortunately, a strong and multi-spoke economic wheel drives the growth of Hub.  Healthcare, Education, High Tech, Pharma and Financial industries have all helped drive the economic boom of the region at a pace that is faster than new resident home construction putting a strain on real estate and making it a priority of Mayor Walsh.

Don’t Believe….

…The movies – while the gangster movies like The Departed or The Town are entertaining – i believe they are focused on the Boston of yesterday.  …The accent – while the old townies may not recognize the letter R as being a member of the alphabet, it has softened and not as prevalent as Hollywood makes it out to be!  ….that everyone is rude or cold, I think are Bostonians are just in a hurry ……that you need a car – seriously – the city is tight, parking is tight (and expensive), public transportation is strong – the T, Uber, Lyft and other means of public transportation will help keep you from driving in Boston’s notorious traffic, save you from car payments, insurance, maintenance, and parking.

Do Believe….

…Boston is a very walkable city….Boston is home to world-class Healthcare and Educational institutions….Boston is home to American History and The Freedom Trail… it is on the Atlantic Ocean with Whale Watching and Shark Sightings close by…an educated area, according to Wallethub.com, Massachusetts is the most well-educated state in the country …..Boston is a diverse city with 47.5% of the population stating they are nonwhite…..a city of neighborhoods …and you will be cheering for the local sports teams and maybe even dropping an R occasionally once you move here!

First Step

Contact an experienced agent, a Boston Realtor with integrity; those of us at Ford Realty, Bostonluxurycondosforsale.com  look forward to your inquiries, we will help you navigate the move and be your eyes and ears in your new city!  Call Janet Lamb at 617.721.9504 for more information

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