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Roslindale Foreclosures

As one of the most residential neighborhoods in Boston, Roslindale has plenty of options for home buyers and investors alike. This includes foreclosures, which can help you save a lot of money. For accurate information about Roslindale foreclosures, sign up with Boston City Properties. We'll give you free access to our database of Boston real estate listings, which includes up-to-the-second listings for foreclosures in this lovely neighborhood.

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Advice for Purchasing Foreclosures in Roslindale

You can save a lot of money by purchasing a foreclosed property, but it's crucial to go about it the right way. If you're willing to buy a Roslindale foreclosure, you might also consider bank-owned homes and short sales too. Boston City Properties can assist you in buying these and other properties in and around Boston.

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Overview

Located on the east side of Boston, this heavily residential area offers a pleasing mix of urban amenities and green spaces, with excellent access to public transit and numerous local restaurants and businesses. Small parks are scattered throughout the neighborhood, and the Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University is located near the northern edge of the area. Typically, the purchase price for a bank owned property in this region is $220 per square foot, with short sales averaging about $180 per square foot. Many properties in this area were originally constructed between 1920 and 1950; single family homes are prevalent, although some condominium buildings do exist.

Bank Owned Properties

Since so much of this neighborhood is residential, nearly every home has its own yard or access to green space. Tree-lined streets make up most of the area, with each house having enough space around the structure to either install a semi-permanent barbeque area or some form of play equipment. Impromptu tire swings mounted to older trees occasionally can be glimpsed, as can an artful gazebo or other outdoor structure.

The bank owned properties here tend to have three or four bedrooms, although the occasional two bedroom or five bedroom home does come to the auction block. Most of the homes span one to two stories, with some homes boasting an unfinished basement or attic space that qualifies as a third floor. In the right hands, the attic spaces here are perfect for artful renovations. The dramatic slope of the ceiling, combined with the large windows that usually are part of the architecture in this neighborhood, create opportunities for beautiful upper floors that can function as an additional bedroom or office. The basements are often as large as the floor plates above, and provide ideal locations for recreation or fitness equipment. Many of the finished basements feature room for pool tables or stationary bicycles, depending on the wishes of the owner.

Short Sales

With hardwood floors and airy, distinctly demarcated rooms being typical, this neighborhood is perfect for those investors who are seeking a home with three bedrooms, two bathrooms, and layouts that encourage a cozy, intimate feel. Many of the homes that come to the market have an exceptional array of food preparation equipment, from state of the art ovens with timers, self-cleaning options, and gas burners to refrigerators with different compartments for specific food storage. Some of these compartments can be programmed to provide a different temperature or moisture setting that is distinct from the rest of the refrigerator. In some homes, a special wine refrigerator is built into the kitchen. These refrigerators usually have a glass door that makes it easy to see what is currently in the appliance, and can be used for water bottles, soft drinks, and other beverages.

The bathrooms are equally delightful, usually featuring custom laid tile and brand new fixtures. The lighting within many of these bathrooms is recessed, although some have retained the style of the vintage fixtures and created modern versions of antique sconces, chandeliers, and vanity bulbs along the mirror. A bar for a hanging shower curtain is typical, although some showers have custom designed glass doors that can be transparent or semi-opaque. Depending on the number of bathrooms, a few houses may choose to feature a shower in one bathroom and a stand alone tub in another. Typically, the houses combine the shower and bathtub into one unit, so that the bathtub serves as the basin for the shower.

Some of the townhomes in this area have a dramatic and dynamic array of built in shelving and high ceilings, creating an ideal location for a library or art collection. These elegant central rooms are usually located near a central staircase, which can have beautifully carved wooden banisters and carpeted treads. A few townhomes, especially those that have undergone dramatic renovations, may insert modern finishes and fixtures, transforming the staircase into a work of art. These staircases are often bolted to the wall, and feature solitary planks of varnished wood or steel affixed to a glass banister. A steel rail may line the glass panes of the banister, or it may be affixed to the wall. The rest of the house may also place an emphasis on highlighting certain materials, including exposed brick, timber beams, and a medley of finished concrete and brushed aluminum surfaces. While many homes have an aesthetic that is reflective of its original period of construction, some houses are studies in magnificent reinvention.

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