If you are unsure of recent market conditions and you live in New England -- consider this if you live within a one day driving radius of either Manhattan or Boston (and even just beyond or in between):

From East 59th Street up to 105th Street is the area known as the Upper East Side of Manhattan. This is the wealthiest area of Manhattan and it is bordered on the West by Central Park and by the East River. The area is home to many Museums and older mansions, as well as upscale Madison Avenue shopping. In 2008 -- 740 Park Avenue, New York, NY, a 32 room townhouse owned by a private party, was placed on the market and sold for approximately $60 million -- ranking Manhattan property as some of the most valuable property in the world. In 2012, this record was again surpassed --- in NYC. The new record sale, an $88 M 6744 square foot 10 room penthouse, sustained Manhattan, yet again, as the most expensive and valuable property on the planet per square foot.

Further North through Connecticut and only less than a day's ride is Beacon Hill. Beacon Hill is one of Boston's smallest and most historic neighborhoods and features a mix of grand townhouses, fashionable shops and accessible public transportation. Boston's Beacon Hill and Back Bay both are home to some 26,000 people. These prestigious Boston neighborhoods consist of Federal-style row houses and are known for narrow, gas-lit streets, vintage brick sidewalks, numerous shops from the most glamorous to pure Bohemian, and, above all, tried and tested sustained growth and value. Today Beacon Hill is regarded as one of the most desirable and expensive neighborhoods in Boston -- and, consequently, ideal investment property.

If you are selling your New England home and recent market conditions have you concerned these are reasons New England home sellers should enter the market as fearless investors who own property in some of the most desirable regions on the planet. Despite the recent economic climate around the globe New England property continues to sustain value and continues to be one of the most ideal investments in the country and the world. Speak to a ViBergman estate agent today to further discuss the value of your property and your plans for the future. Our expert estate agents have a broad dept of knowledge both locally and beyond and are some of the most accomplished marketers and valuation experts in the Northeast.

If you do not already have a ViBergman agent and would like to find one please give us a call at (860) 349-7084. Thank you for choosing ViBergman.

We hope you find these links on purchasing and selling a home useful:

• timeline for purchasing a home
• timeline for selling a home