Press & Media
Making Headlines
The members of Team Harborside and our exclusive listings are frequently featured in local and national news outlets. We regularly provide market updates and expert opinions to publications such as Business Insider, U.S. News and World Report and CNN Money.
Matt Dolan of Team Harborside showcases extraordinary oceanfront Swampscott Listing on Chronicle
Our extraordinary listing at 45 Littles Point Road in Swampscott was selected by the producers at Chronicle for its unique architecture and for the inspiration behind its design. The episode provides a behind the scenes look at the property and a special interview with the homeowner.
Team Harborside on the Cover of Boston Agent Magazine
Managing Partner, Matt Dolan, shares how a collaborative approach has helped our real estate team succeed. As one of the top producing teams on the North Shore, our clients receive an unmatched level of support when they buy or sell with us.
Team Harborside Properties - in the Spotlight
45 Little’s Point Road, Swampscott, MA
Wall Street Journal
House of the Day: Futuristic Ocean Home in Massachusetts
321 Ocean Ave, Marblehead, MA
Boston Magazine
A Marblehead Estate with European Villa Vibes
15 Cliff Street, Nahant, MA
The Boston Herald
Nahant gem provides ample space
1 Cliff Road, Swampscott, MA
The Boston Herald
Newer home works among Swampscott stand-bys
1 Sargent Road, Marblehead, MA
Wall Street Journal
A Massachusetts Beach Home With City Views - WSJ
7 Middle Street, Marblehead, MA
Boston Magazine
An enchanting Colonial in Old-Town Marblehead
3 Beverly Road, Swampscott, MA
Boston Herald
Ocean, garden-like ground beckon with Swampscott Colonial
4 State Street, Marblehead, MA
The Boston Globe
Home of the Week: For $824,900, the antique home of a Marblehead mariner
9 Merritt Street, Marblehead, MA
Boston Magazine
On the Market: A 250-Year-Old Former Bakery in Marblehead
76 Bubier Road, Marblehead, MA
Boston Business Journal
This $2.15M waterfront Marblehead property has a koi pond and wine cellar
270 Lafayette St, Unit 1, Salem, MA
Boston.com
For $324,900, a two-bedroom condo in a turreted Salem Victorian
In the Media
Business Insider | Letters to Home Sellers: What Realtors Recommend
With fewer homes for sale and bidding wars more common, buyers are looking for creative ways to stand out in today's super-competitive real-estate market. One tactic many are embracing is the personal letter. Check out the article for perspective from Matt Dolan of Team Harborside.
The Washington Post | Competitive home buyers waive contingencies to score homes in tight market
Buyer’s agents are reluctant to recommend that their clients waive all contingencies, but they also acknowledge that sellers may reject offers that include them. Matt Dolan and Dana Bull of Team Harborside shed light on this situation.
Kiplinger | Home Buyers Loving the Suburbs Again
For years, buyers have been flocking to cities and close-in suburbs, seeking a boost in quality of life by shortening their commutes and gaining easy access to restaurants and cultural events. The pandemic turned that trend on its head. Check out the article for quotes from Matt Dolan of Team Harborside.
The Boston Globe | To some people moving here, Massachusetts is a bargain
Considering how expensive our real estate is, it's rare that we have clients coming from out of state in search of affordable luxury properties in the Boston area. However, this was a trend we experienced as we assisted several buyers relocating from California this year who were seeking a similar lifestyle. Matt Dolan of Team Harborside shares his insights with the Boston Globe.
CNN | Buying, selling, closing. How to handle a real estate deal during a pandemic
If you are buying, selling or looking for a home, you are not alone in having questions right now. Or in being a little shaken up. Matt Dolan of Team Harborside shares insights.
REALTOR® Magazine | Coronavirus Forces Culture Change in Real Estate
Real estate brokerages are adapting their businesses and preparing their clients for what could be a chaotic few weeks or months ahead in the housing market. Matt Dolan of Team Harborside, discusses the impact.
RISMedia | Coronavirus: How Brokers are responding and adapting
The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted all industries, including real estate, pushing brokerages to adapt new methods of communication and transaction processes, and create contingency plans and precautionary steps to keep everyone healthy. Matt Dolan of Team Harborside discusses safety, technology and experience at a time like this.
WSJ | Existing-Home Sales Jumped in February, But Economist Expect a Slowdown
Sales increased 6.5% compared with January; data reflects activity before spread of coronavirus in the United States. Matt Dolan of Team Harborside speaks candidly with The Wall Street Journal about buyer sentiment.
The Boston Globe | Experts offer their predictions for housing market in 2021
The year 2020 was unlike any other in the housing market. Matt Dolan and Dana Bull chatted with the Boston Globe to share predictions for the spring market and beyond.
The Boston Globe | Pandemic has more sellers opting for private listings
Some sellers are understandably skittish about letting a parade of potential buyers through their homes during the Pandemic. Matt Dolan of Team Harborside discusses the discrete sales strategy of privately listing a home.
Boston Magazine | What will Happen to Boston Offices if we all Work from Home Forever?
A mass conversion to remote work could have a domino effect on Boston’s entire real estate market. Matt Dolan was quoted on the recent influx of city buyers to the North Shore as a result of work flexibility.
The Boston Globe | How to win a bidding war
When the pandemic fades and the economy makes a comeback, chances are high that bidding wars will return, too. Dick Mckinley of Team Harborside, provides his top do’s and don’ts about how to prepare.
Boston Magazine | Is your Dream Home in the Cards this year?
The reporters at Boston Magazine, asked Dana Bull and Matt Dolan of Team Harborside to peer into the future and offering compelling predictions to help you navigate the wild world of buying and selling.
Boston.com | Spring market gets off to an early start
Thanks to mild weather, the spring real estate market is starting in earlier than usual. Hear from Matt Dolan of Team Harborside on what this means for home buyers and sellers.
Boston.com | At what point does a home become too big to sell?
Far more important than sheer size, is whether the space complements the intended lifestyle of the home. It really matters how that space is used. That’s the key. Take a look at the article for key insights from Matt Dolan, Team Harborside’s Managing Broker.
Apartment Therapy | Six unexpected things real estate agents say should spark joy in your home
It’s not just the obvious things, like a walk-in closet or a sparkling swimming pool, that make our hearts swell. Matt Dolan of Team Harborside was asked to weigh in on the unexpected things that should spark joy in your home—for you and for potential buyers.
Boston.com | Sellers dismiss loan programs that aid veterans and first-time home buyers
It may not be surprising that home sellers prefer a cash offer, but the bias against some mortgages is startling. Matt Dolan and Dana Bull of Team Harborside share their perspectives with Boston.com.
Forbes | The Life of a Luxury Homebuyer
According to leading agents, developers and others in the luxury real estate space, today’s high-end homebuyers are requesting some seriously lavish (and out there) amenities. Matt Dolan of Team Harborside discusses his experience with Forbes.
CNN | The Secret Market of Private Real Estate Listings
People going through the process of selling their home while trying to buy a new one have been drawn to private listings because they want more control. Matt Dolan of Team Harborside shares his insights with CNN about how this works in suburbs North of Boston.
The Boston Globe | North Shore vs. South Shore
Choosing north or south is a common dilemma for couples with ties to opposite sides of the city. Dana Bull, of Team Harborside, talks about her own experience with the decision.
The Boston Globe | Is the Boston Housing Market Showing Signs of a Change?
Team Harborside chats with The Globe on the changing dynamics of the greater Boston market and predicts how these changes will impact buyers and sellers in the short-term.