News | Collin Bray

West End Condos on the Brink of Explosion: Pre-construction opportunity at Forecaster 121

July 8, 2015July 8, 2015 by Collin Bray

On April 15 2015 the deveopers of Forecaster 121 presented a great real estate opportunity for buyers looking to invest in a West End condo. Located at 121 Portland Street the Forecaster 121 has managed to bring both modern and historic style into one. What used to be “Forecaster of Boston Raincoat warehouse building” is …

Boston’s July 4th, 2015 Fireworks | Hatch Shell Celebration

July 3, 2015 by Collin Bray

1. The Event will be taking place on July 4th, 2015 at the DCR Hatch Shell on the Esplanade, along the beautiful Charles River. 2. Doors will open at 9:00am with the concert beginning at 8:30pm. 3. 10,000 fireworks will be launched at 10:30pm and ending at 11:00pm.

Manhattan Vs. The Back Bay: You Choose

January 15, 2015 by Collin Bray

Boston’s Back Bay Manhattan New York When comparing the real estate sold in Boston’s Back Bay neighborhood and New York City’s Manhattan Island, Manhattan is in a league of its own. In the grand scheme of things, these two areas are so lucrative it is like comparing a Ferrari and a Lamborgini. Both are …

2015: A Year of Tall Changes coming to Boston's Skyline

January 6, 2015 by Collin Bray

The Boston Skyline could be seeing some improvement in the near future. For as long as Bostonian’s can remember, our cities skyline has been defined by two iconic buildings. The John Hancock Tower and the Prudential Center Tower have stood tall and stuck out like sore thumbs in Boston’s Back Bay area complementing one another …

Real Estate Radio Featuring special guests Doug & Collin Bray | WBZ 1030 | 8am-9am | 11/1/14 |

October 31, 2014 by Collin Bray

Listen in Saturday morning 8am-9am (1/1/14) to Doug & Collin Bray on WBZ 1030 Real Estate Radio. They will discuss the Back Bay Market, the development & growth of Boston AND what it takes to become a successful Realtor. Special thanks to Ali Alavi & Rick Scherer.

Collin Bray Quoted about $13,000,000 Hooper Mansion PH Sale

February 7, 2016October 20, 2014 by Collin Bray

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TROY | South End Luxury Apartments | $185-million | 378 Apartments | 180 Parking Spaces

October 8, 2014 by Collin Bray

The City of Boston is growing. The BRA has $2.4 billion in capital improvements over the past decade. Troy Boston is a new addition to the growth of the SOWA district. NO CONDOS, Troy will be a two-building apartment complex; the larger tower is 19-stories and the shorter mid-rise is 11 stories. There will be a …

Acclaimed New York chef Daniel Boulud opened first restaurant in Mandarin Oriental Boston

October 8, 2014 by Collin Bray

World-renowned chef Daniel Boulud, took over Asana at the Mandarin Oriental and opened Bar Boulud last week, his first Fine dining restaurant in Boston with Aaron Chambers as chef de cuisine. Daniel Boulud, one of America’s leading culinary authorities, is Chef-Owner of several award-winning restaurants and the Feast & Fêtes catering company. Raised on his family’s farm …

Newbury St. Building sells for $ 12.5 million

September 18, 2014 by Collin Bray

Newbury St. property located in beautiful Back Bay neighborhood for $ 12.5 million. Joyce Hampers was the owner Hamper bought the brick building at 275 Newbury St. in 2004 for $ 5 million. Hampers had operated the Emerge Spa & Salon at 275 New Bury St. for nearly a decade. Emerge closed in the spring …

Roche Bros. will open its flagship store in Downtown crossing 2015

September 18, 2014 by Collin Bray

Roche Brothers will open its first large-scale gourmet store in downtown and that will serve City Hall, the financial district, luxury condos in Downtown. The flagship supermarket is scheduled to be opened in early 2015 inside the historic Burham Building next to the Millennium Tower, a high profile new project made up of 442 luxury …

Fenway Diamond Apartment project underway!

September 15, 2014 by Collin Bray

Fenway is known to be home to one of the best baseball stadiums. Soon many new residents will also be able to call the neighborhood of Audubon Circle home as the “Fenway Diamond Apartments at 9 Miner Street” project is underway. This marvelous location has remained vacant for years after changing ownership of four different …

Back to School cocktail lessons

September 11, 2014 by Collin Bray

Back to school Boston is back in full academic swing; it’s time to brush up your cocktail mixing skills. . Creating a signature cocktail is perfect for anybody hoping to know more about craft bartending, and is also great for birthdays, celebrations. There are venues all around town hosting seminars featuring the city’s greatest libation …

Turkish airlines launched Boston-Istanbul flight

September 6, 2014 by Collin Bray

For the first time ever, Bostonians are able to board Turkish Airlines’ aircrafts to experience the luxurious amenities offered in the planes and explore the enchanting city of Istanbul in less than 11 hours. Widely acclaimed as the center of culture, Istanbul is the fusion of East and West, old and new. Istanbul today honors …

Fenway Prices Boom, Collin Bray Quoted in BBJ

July 21, 2014 by Collin Bray

In the recent quarter that ended on June 30, year-over-year condominium prices in the Fenway area increased by almost 43%. This significant jump can be attributed to a housing market that is gaining momentum, in addition to the recent new developments in the area near Symphony Hall. Specifically, a new luxury condominium complex, Symphony Court, helped fuel …

UPDATE: Luxury Apartments with No Brokers Fees!

April 17, 2014 by Collin Bray

The Arlington is now dangling an irresistible cherry on top of an already sweet deal: no broker’s fee on select luxury apartments. The Arlington, a historical landmark, is known for providing residents with modern luxury right in the heart of the Back Bay. With all of the amenities of a luxury building; such as a …