What to consider before relocating for a job

There are many things to consider before you relocate for a job. A recent Wall Street Journal blog entry noted that understanding your company’s relocation package and support can be a key factor in deciding if it is the right move for you. Kristen Rideout, one of the Managers of Relocation for Gibson Sotheby’s International Realty, notes that there are several benefits that some companies offer. “Moving costs and temporary rental housing are fairly common. But some companies will assist the relocating employee with closing costs or will guarantee the sale of their house.”

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Spotlight on Boston real estate: Learning about your neighborhood

Have you ever wondered who your City Councilor is? Or, have you ever gotten confused about where you are supposed to cast your vote? There is a handy site on the cityofboston.gov website to help you identify that and more.

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Spotlight on Boston real estate: How “walkable” is your neighborhood

Boston.com explored an increasingly popular buzzword in real estate: “walkability”. Whether you are on foot or in a wheelchair, nearby amenities and public transportation are attractive features in this day and age. Many people who are being more “green” conscious are looking to avoid car travel and prefer to keep their social activities to their local neighborhoods.

Boston is well-known for its network of social neighborhoods. From the North End to the South End; from Cambridge to South Boston; Boston is a great area for those seeking “walkability”.

Read the complete story on boston.com.

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Firms Relocate to Boston

For the second year in a row, Gibson Sotheby’s International Realty was honored by Who’s Who in Luxury Real Estate for the most outbound referrals. The Who’s Who in Luxury Real Estate network includes 1,912 of the world’s finest real-estate companies with properties in 98 countries. Who’s Who is also the firm that hosts LuxuryRealEstate.com—one of the top ranking sites for luxury real estate searches.

In this challenging economy relocations still occur. Tarin Patrick, VP of Relocation Services for Gibson Sotheby’s says his department is remarkably busy. “We have been working on the first stages of a large group move with a large third party relocation firm for one of their clients. Employees are moving from Charlotte, North Carolina to Concord, Massachusetts and Lowell, Massachusetts. And that move is going very well.”

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See an article in Forbes for which Tarin Patrick was quoted about high-end home sales.