I am very delayed in providing this review, but Mike Tinsley absolutely deserves the recognition. I…read moreengaged his services when my elderly mother was selling her home while I was living out of state, and I couldn't have asked for a better realtor. Complicated deed and family issues delayed the sale for nearly a year and a half, but Mike remained patient, professional, and committed throughout. His guidance and responsiveness made a difficult situation so much easier and gave me tremendous peace of mind from afar. I am genuinely grateful to Mike for sticking with us through such a long and complicated process. His knowledge, patience, kindness, and dedication meant more than he probably realizes. I would recommend him to anyone looking for a realtor they can truly trust.

We can't say enough good things about Mike! From the very beginning of our home-buying journey, he…read morewent above and beyond every step of the way. Buying a home can be overwhelming, but Mike made it enjoyable. He took the time to truly understand what we were looking for, asked thoughtful questions, and offered insights we never would have considered on our own. He was always incredibly responsive, professional, and--most importantly--genuinely kind. His knowledge of the market was impressive, and he helped us navigate everything from competitive offers to inspections to closing, with ease and confidence. Thanks to him, we found a home we absolutely love, and the process was smoother than we ever expected. We can't recommend Mike enough!! Thank you!!

I moved to Pelham Hall a year ago and instantly fell in love with the management staff, apartments,…read morelocation and amenities. Unsurprisingly, when I decided to look for a larger place this year, I knew I wanted to stay in the building. Without hesitation Kari Francillon personally took on the task of helping me find an apartment in the building that was best suited to my needs. She went above and beyond to ensure that I got the apartment I wanted, for the price I was looking for and accommodated my move in date to make the process completely painless! The process of moving is one of the more stressful periods for most, but I am fortunate to be part of this building where the manager and staff guarantee to take care of their tenants. Kari and her team are a pleasure to work with I can't recommend this apartment complex strongly enough.

From the owner: Welcome to Pelham Hall Apartments in Brookline, MA. Our charming community offers spacious studio,…read more1, 2, and 3-bedroom apartments with modern finishes and thoughtful layouts. Conveniently located near I-90 and Route 9, residents enjoy easy access to downtown Boston, Longwood Medical Area, and the vibrant shops and restaurants of Brookline Village. Explore nearby attractions like the Boston Public Garden, Fenway Park, and the Emerald Necklace. Pelham Hall combines the comforts of home with a prime location. Schedule a tour today.

Recently I've moved into a new apartment that is part of the village at Brookline. Overall I have…read morehad a very positive experience there. The people working in the office were very accommodating when it came to filling out paperwork and navigating the different things that I needed to prepare before my move. In addition since moving there I have always been that with kindness and help from the staff and maintenance workers around the building.

HI ! I live here at Brookline Village apts.. for 3 years now , very nice apts... if anything goes…read morewrong maintenance is right there , the management could not be better,aways there for you . the grounds are always taken care of all year , winter up keep is great ! Very safe , close to all shopping by walking or the T .... pets are welcome . I only gave this review 4 stars because there is aways room for improvements , i am very very happy here a great place to live !! i hope this helps anyone reading this . Chris

A 2 br, 2 ba apartment in the heart of Coolidge Corner: $1,800 per month…read more Bike room, storage space, live-in super: included in rent. Burrito at favorite neighborhood taqueria: 4.85 4 years of hassle-free living in a nice apartment in a great neighborhood with a responsive management company run by a decent human being (Robert Basile): priceless I'd recommend this place to anyone. Easily the best experience I've had in 3 years in Philadelphia and 5 years in Boston.

I've lived at 40 Williams St. for 2 years and I have no complaints. Yes, it's an old building but…read morethe management does a great job taking care of it (it's always clean) and the few times something needed a repair, the management team took care of it the next day. The administrator, Bernice, is the nicest person, she has gone above and beyond to make us feel at home and well taken care of. Our family is growing so we have to move to a bigger place but we will miss this well taken care of apartment and a very entertaining neighborhood, full of restaurants & bars. (Some delicious affordable restaurants around the corner: U-shushi, Paris Creperie, Bottega Fiorentina and Jine's Fine Asian cuisine)

This was by far the best and easiest experience we had finding our new home in an entirely new area…read morefrom Florida to Boston and we have not only Metro Realty to thank, but Rebecca Phillips especially! We had plenty of questions and worries finding a place close to my grad school, near transportation, that met our financial needs and had things like parking laundry availability etc. Especially as this was long distance with our preparation to move across states and with Covid-19 precautions they went the extra mile of providing virtual tours ! Rebecca patiently withstood back and forth emails with all these questions, confirmations, etc on the landlords behalf between multiple units we were looking at and ultimately worked with us on finalizing details for our new rented apartment. No background fees, sketchy practices or bombarding with pushy messages etc., I've experienced with other moves over the last 4-5 years and we much appreciated their professionalism throughout the entire process down to the key exchange. Definetly check the company out and ask for Rebecca she'll make sure you find a great place to live !

Excellent professionalism and expert advice. Highly recommend these chaps. Sold a multi million…read moreproperty with their guidance and execution. Trust them.

I have lived in the CHR building in Brighton for a couple of years, in the beginning it wasn't bad…read moreand I had no issues. The unit itself was in good shape minus the bedroom heating not working. I made complaints about the noise level from neighbors, and it had no improvements, Ive had to leave to my family's house to get some sleep. Neighbors have no respect for you and other working individuals who need to get rest before work, they will slam doors/ move heavy things around purposely to make noise after midnight or later. Peoples packages are being stolen right from the mail area, again I made a complaint to the office and they insured me that cameras would be installed to help with the issue but that didn't happen. On a few occasions two winters ago, I had a homeless person sleeping in the hallway feet from my back door. They shouldn't be allowed to enter the locked apartment doors, but the front doors are always kept ajar even with signs on the door to keep them closed. What's the point of the signs then?? I felt unsafe and my privacy violated being a female in a single until, and they're best advised, "call none emergency police" and I did that and they didn't show up, no surprise there! Haha Don't waste your money on this place, they just take your hard earned money and charge so much for a units and don't care about you, it isn't worth the hassle unless you like sleepless nights and obnoxious neighbors. I'm moving out soon, thank goodness I don't have to deal with this bs anymore!!

The property manager at 1443 Beacon St. is utterly incompetent and treats serious tenant concerns…read morelike a joke. When I tried to discuss basic boundaries regarding how staff interact with tenants, suggesting simple alternatives like professional eye contact, I was met with complete pushback. Furthermore, this manager literally watched a female tenant sob in his office and did zero to address her safety concerns while the front desk doormen were busy on personal FaceTime calls. When a tenant expresses safety concerns and a traumatic past, management should listen, not brush it off. From now on, I will only deal with Tegan, as this manager is a complete failure at his job.

I've been renting in Boston for a few years now, and unlike other agents/agencies in this city,…read moreAdam Hargrove wasn't focused on scaring us about the crazy market this year. He was focused on finding us the right place. It's very evident that he's been in this business for a long time, and is not a rookie trying to get ahead. As soon as I saw him, I realized he got me my first apartment in 2009, and he immediately recognized me, and remembered the exact apartment he had showed me three years earlier. The fact that he remembered was the first indicator that he was good at his job. Each time we didn't like an apartment, Adam applied our feedback to the next place he showed us, and was honest with us about the pros and cons of each. He never pressured us to like a place, and instead of trying to talk us out of our standards, he just helped us find what we were looking for. (Another realtor we worked with spent 30 minutes telling us "This is the best you're going to get for this price/location/market.") Furthermore, when we didn't like either of the apartments he had planned, he quickly thought of another apartment nearby, and helped us consider the financial difference and value of the place. He even went so far as to ask if we could get a reduction in rent to accommodate our budget. At the end of the appointment, we had to leave to look at an apartment with another realtor from a different company. Adam offered us a ride--literally delivering us to the hands of his competitor. He is certainly not your typical realtor, and went out of his way constantly to make our lives easier, even at his own expense. Ultimately, we decided not to take the apartment, even after he had worked so hard to reduce the rent and help us make a decision. Most realtors might have made us feel guilty, but instead, Adam was totally understanding and human, and told us if we needed any more help, to give him a call. We absolutely will! (We also met quickly with Steve from Uptown Reality, and had a very similar experience - super friendly and professional.)

Just rented another apartment from Steve and Uptown Realty and couldn't be happier, this time in…read moreMalden. My husband and I tried to go through another realty company the past few years after ending our lease with Steve and had nothing but issues. Going back to Steve was the smart thing to do, and I don't think I will work with any other broker or leasing agent in Boston but him. He provides showings of apartments most other companies don't have, he stays in your price range, listens to the "extras" you're looking for, but most importantly he doesn't rush a sale or make you feel like working with you is a chore. He is the only broker I've ever met who actually does the work to earn his fee. Uptown Realty has listings for both Boston and Greater Boston, along with rentals and houses/condos/townhouses to buy. Check out their listings and meet with Steve, you won't be sorry.

While I can't think of anything amazing to write about the company, I think the more important…read morething is that I have nothing bad to say about them, and that is important when looking for a property management/ apartment rental company... at least in my book! The maintenance people are very nice, and very efficient, professional and helpful. All of that goes for office personnel as well. Buildings are kept clean... my only complaint would be that when I moved into my apartment I think that the walls and carpet could have been a little bit more clean than they were... but oh well, not the end of the world.

I truly can't imagine anyone who rents at 712 Tucker in Raleigh (a community newly managed by…read moreNordblom) renews their lease for a second term. I choose this apartment because I loved the look and location and didnt want to have to move after my lease ran out. Unfortunately, as you can see from all the other terrible reviews, 712 Tucker/Nordblom Company has some incredibly serious health, safety and communications concerns that are exasperated by a terrible management company. 1) The fire alarms go off monthly, if not more frequently (conveniently happens in the middle of the night and go on for about an hours before someone turns them off). This is obviously a huge concern to the safety of all residents. When I brought this concern to the management they said it was something we just had to deal with. The management then sent out extremely rude emails to residents asking us not to contact them when the alarms go off. 2) It takes months for the management at 712 Tucker to fix serious safety concerns. The garage doors were stuck in an open position, allowing anyone to enter the property. This resulted in a few people having their cars broken into. The issue continued for at least 2-3 weeks before they had anyone out to fix it. Additionally, there was a hole in the ceiling dripping musty water for over a month. We had to walk past this multiple times a day to walk our dog and we were concerned about why nobody was trying to fix it. 3) They are obsessive about the valet trash. The trash company sometimes "forgets" to pick up your trash and if you leave it out past 9AM 712 Tucker management will fine you a $25 fee. So, if you ever take a sick day or want to sleep in, be sure to set your alarm for 8:50AM to pick up your trash can so you don't get fined. 4) The property itself has some issues: The hot water in the apartments runs out in about 10 minutes, so be prepared to take quick showers and don't even think about taking a hot bath. The fire pit they show you when you tour the property has not worked in the 10 months I've been here. The TV outside does not work. The hot tub chemicals are more often than not way out of normal proportions causing the eyes and nose to burn. The coffee machine works 50/50. 5) While the location is amazing and the apartments are beautiful the noise is intense. Lots of partying groups, drunk people and yelling late at night. Most of these issues could be fixed with management and leasing professionals who care about their residents. I hope that management takes notice and tries to mitigate these serious concerns for their remaining residents. If you are considering renting, please take these concern

I have had numerous interactions with the Stars of Boston team. They have helped provide me with…read morelast minute accommodation on several different occasions. All of my dealings with them have been both pleasant, and prompt. They have worked tirelessly for my business. I have received a few emails past 10 pm (which when looking for last minute housing) is greatly appreciated. Every apartment that I have occupied through them has also been a fantastic place to call home for a few days. If you are looking for a furnished apartment rental in the Boston area, I could not think of a better company to use.

Beautiful rental in a wonderful neighborhood, steps away from shopping, coffee, and great food…read more There is a CVS, Walgreens, and convenience stores steps away from the unit. The unit itself is beautiful and was very clean. Would definitely book again!