Here's the hottest real estate news from Curbed Boston.
BACK BAY - At $12,736,000, the recently closed deal for the fabulous Mason House at 211 Commonwealth Ave. could end up the biggest Boston home trade of 2014.
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BOSTON - You've got $25,000 or so for a downpayment. What can you buy in Boston for that plus a mortgage?
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HUB-WIDE - The amount of available condos in areas like Jamaica Plain, Cambridge and Brookline has dropped precipitously.
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BAY VILLAGE - Meet the Arlington, the Hub's newest luxury apartment tower, where 1-BRs start at $3,200 a month.