John Hollis Group of Amo Realty/Boston City Properties

10/21/2026

10/16/2026

OPEN HOUSE | NEWTON HIGHLANDS

Join us this weekend at 1145 Boylston Street, Unit 3.

• 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, 1,006 sq. ft.
• Updated kitchen with gas cooking
• Hardwood floors
• Private deck and shared yard
• Garage parking and deeded storage

Offered at $589,000

Saturday, October 17
Sunday, October 18
11:30 AM to 1:00 PM both days

Scan the QR code for more information and come by this weekend

10/15/2026

The biggest mistake first-time buyers make in Greater Boston is falling in love with a home before they have the sequence down.

With citywide properties moving in a median of 15 days and median prices sitting around $800,000, you do not have the luxury of sorting out program requirements or mortgage paperwork in the middle of writing an offer.

The order of operations matters:

Secure a preapproval from a participating lender. Look at the monthly number you are actually comfortable paying, not just the maximum ceiling the bank qualifies you for.

Complete an approved Homebuying 101 class early. Boston’s assistance programs require this, and finishing it upfront eliminates deadline pressure when you find a place you want.

Verify your assistance options before you look. Programs like ONE+Boston and MassHousing carry strict income caps, lender requirements, and geographic rules.

Align your property type with your loan. Whether you are looking at a single-family, a condo, or a multi-family, each carries distinct underwriting criteria, especially if you cross municipal lines into Quincy, Cambridge, or the South Shore.

A complete step-by-step guide is live on the site, breaking down the exact sequence, current neighborhood numbers, and which assistance programs are currently active versus expired.

Read the full breakdown at the link in bio, or call or text our team at 617-431-1826 to start mapping out your path.

10/14/2026

Welcome Home to 1145 Boylston Street, Unit 3, Newton Highlands. This two-bedroom, second-floor condo offers 1,006 sq. ft. with hardwood floors, a sun-kissed living room and an updated kitchen featuring stainless appliances, gas cooking, stone countertops and a large pantry.

Enjoy your private deck, a large shared yard, one garage space plus one outdoor parking space, private laundry and deeded basement storage with electricity. Close to Eliot station, shopping, dining, trails and major highways.

Don’t miss the open houses this weekend! Stop by and see it for yourself.

10/09/2026

SOLD!

Happy to have handled this one for our out-of-state client. Our entire team supported him from start to finish, and everything went off without a hitch. Thank you for trusting us with your sale, and congratulations to you and the buyers!

• 20 Hammond Pond Pkwy, #506, Chestnut Hill
• Sold for $517,500

Have a property you’re thinking about selling? Give us a call or click the link in our bio

Strategy that wins in any market

10/09/2026

Seamless ex*****on, no matter the distance.

When a longtime client needed to sell 67 Broadway while out of the country, our team took complete ownership of the process on the ground. From full-service landscaping and painting to professional staging, we handled every single detail to get the property market-ready without the seller having to lift a finger.

The result was a quick, clean cash offer and another seamless closing for a valued client.

Whether you are local or halfway around the world, our white-glove approach ensures your property receives the focus, strategy, and results it deserves,

10/05/2026

When buyers ask about unique real estate options in Greater Boston that offer true lifestyle variety, Quincy is always at the top of the list.

Unlike single-market suburbs, Quincy features 11 distinct neighborhoods. Whether your priority is a transit-oriented condo steps from the Red Line, waterfront living near Marina Bay and Wollaston Beach, or a single-family home on a quiet street in West Quincy, the city offers options that few nearby markets can replicate.

With a median sale price of $675,000 and direct transit into downtown Boston, Quincy delivers urban convenience and coastal amenities at a significantly lower entry point than markets like Charlestown or Newton.

Because property types, flood zones, and market dynamics vary widely across each neighborhood, success in Quincy comes down to running a targeted search tailored to your specific goals.

Read our complete Quincy market breakdown at the link in bio, or contact the John Hollis Group to schedule a private consultation.

09/30/2026

09/29/2026

Selling a home in the Greater Boston Area requires a strategic approach to stand out in a competitive market. In our latest blog post, John Hollis Group provides a comprehensive guide to professional marketing for home sellers.

We explore how elevating your property’s presentation through high-quality media, targeted digital campaigns, and expert positioning can significantly impact your final sale price and time on the market. Effective marketing goes beyond a basic listing; it is about reaching the right buyers with a compelling message.

Visit the link in our bio to read the full Greater Boston Area Sellers Guide to Professional Marketing and learn how our tailored approach can help maximize your home’s value.

09/28/2026

Congratulations to John Hollis and his clients on the sale!