CHARLESGATE provides comprehensive real estate services, including new development marketing, sales, leasing, property management, and brokerage.

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CHARLESGATE | 3,537 followers on LinkedIn. Comprehensive real estate solutions under one roof. We help you live and invest better. | We&#39;re your real estate partners, serving a diverse range of clients – property owners, buyers, investors, and developers. Our journey has been headquartered in Boston since 2003.

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Todd Mikelonis

Managing Partner, CHARLESGATE | Real Estate insights for forward-thinking developers, investors, and owners | Inc. 5000 Fastest-growing companies in…

Michael DiMella

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We're breaking tradition here in posting about a listing... but this isn’t just any listing—it’s the final condominium at Cadence on Leo! This is it. 78/79 of the homes have been claimed. The last residence at Brighton’s luxury landmark is now available—Penthouse 611. Don’t miss the chance to own nearly 1,300 sq. ft. of elevated living at 70 Leo M. Birmingham Parkway in Boston. This move-in-ready penthouse has it all: - 1 bed + den - 2 baths - Private rooftop terrace - 2 garage spaces Cadence on Leo’s amenities are immaculate: professionally staffed property, fitness center, club room with kitchenette and coworking space, massage and spa rooms, and more. Own the final piece of this award-winning address in Brighton’s hottest neighborhood near Boston Landing. Repped by Jessica Jaklitsch | https://bit.ly/48BntQ5 Together with Surus Development & Construction + Jumbo Capital Inc.

We are thrilled to announce that CHARLESGATE and our incredible clients took home FOUR major awards at the 2024 PRISM Awards! Being recognized was an incredible honor—and we couldn’t be prouder of our team and partners for their hard work, dedication, and commitment to excellence. Here’s a look at the new hardware we brought home: 🏆 Best Rental Community: Bremen 282 (Transom, RODE Architects, Lighthouse Real Estate Investments LLC, Proportion) 🏆 Best Multi-Unit For Sale Community: Nevins Hill (New Boston Ventures, David Goldman) 🏆 Sales Person of the Year: Billy Cole 🏆 Best Podcast: Transforming Cities (Hosted by Authentic co-founder Chris Arnold, and CHARLESGATE Managing Partner Michael DiMella) These awards reflect our mission: helping people live and invest better. We continue to be thankful to our unstoppable Marketing, Brokerage, and Property Management teams for making this possible, and to our incredible partners and clients who trust us to bring their visions to life. Stay tuned—we’ll be sharing more on these projects and people each week of November! So much more to come in 2025!

Q4 is here, and 2025 is coming fast. The question is, are you ready to lease fast and stabilize quickly in your new development pipeline in 2025-26? Join this exclusive webinar with industry heavyweights Michael DiMella , CHARLESGATE’s Managing Partner, and Victoria L. , Growth Content Manager at Transforming Cities, where they’ll drop real-world strategies designed to help small- and mid-sized developers WIN BIG in a competitive market. We’re talking serious, actionable tactics here, not the same old rinse-and-repeat stuff you could just google. From launching your marketing early with data-driven precision to building a brand that emotionally connects with renters, we’ll cover everything you need to crush your lease-up goals and maximize your ROI faster than you ever thought possible. What You’ll Walk Away With: - Proven strategies to win 2025, and the data behind it - A deep understanding key mistakes we see and how to prevent them - How to achieve a higher ROI in tomorrow's market conditions 2025 is around the corner – don’t wait until December to figure out your game plan. Join us and get a headstart before the race begins.

Timing is everything! 🕒 Starting your go-to-market strategy early can make or break your project's success. From building anticipation pre-construction to maintaining momentum during build-out, every phase is crucial. Don’t wait until the last 90 days– create buzz and engage your audience as soon as the shovel hits the ground! It's a proven fact: getting a head start means generating more demand and boosting value. But if you wait until the building is nearly complete, you might stumble into typical traps that can diminish the project's worth and push back your profits. Learn everything in our latest article! 🏗️✨ #DevelopmentMarketing #StartEarly #GoToMarketStrategy #BostonNewDevelopment

Exciting times at CHARLESGATE! 🚀 We’re thrilled to welcome Paula Kowalczik as our new President of Brokerage! With over 20 years of real estate leadership experience, Paula has driven significant growth at multiple $1B sales volume brokerages, overseeing teams of hundreds of agents and staff. She’s held key roles such as Sales Manager, Director of Training, Regional VP, and President, leading transformative results at every step. Paula's vast expertise makes her the ideal fit to support our agents, expand our market share, and take our brokerage to the next level. 💼🏡 Welcome aboard, Paula! 👏 Paula (Long) Kowalczik, MBA GRI CRB Michael DiMella #CHARLESGATE #Leadership #RealEstate #Growth #Brokerage

Fall in Boston is one of the best times to experience everything the city has to offer. From vibrant foliage to the iconic Head of the Charles Regatta, Boston shows off in a way that’s unmatched. It’s moments like these that remind us what living better can mean in Greater Boston. That's why we broke down Boston’s Best Fall Experiences for 2024 in our latest article! We don’t just help people "find homes" —we help them invest in a lifestyle. So whether you’re renting a while or looking to settle in for good, we can help you live (and invest) better this Autumn. https://bit.ly/3BkzIE6 #BostonLiving #CHARLESGATE #NewEngland #BostonRealEstate #BostonPropertyManagement

With the Fed cutting interest rates for the first time in over four years, Boston’s multifamily market is entering a new phase. Developers now have the opportunity to refinance higher-interest loans, reduce debt service, and free up capital for future projects. But with more developers likely entering the market, the focus shouldn’t just be on cost-cutting—it should be on strategic growth. In Boston’s saturated real estate landscape, offering ‘luxury’ is no longer enough. Developers must differentiate with unique value propositions. Residents in areas like Back Bay or Cambridge expect more—sustainability, branded living experiences, and community-driven amenities are now the standard. As competition intensifies, expanding into mixed-use developments or exploring new markets like industrial-to-residential conversions could unlock new opportunities. Learn everything about strategic marketing, development consulting, and property management on how you can navigate these changes and position your projects for long-term success at the link in our company biography. 🔗 #RealEstateStrategy #MultifamilyDevelopment #BostonRealEstate

In real estate development, every decision impacts ROI—but one area often gets overlooked: marketing. Marketing is more than just flutter flags and ILS packages—it’s about creating demand, building a brand, and driving property value. The right strategy can mean faster lease-ups, higher rents, and quicker NOI. At CHARLESGATE, we partner with developers to ensure that marketing isn’t an afterthought but a key driver of exceeding sales goals. After all, in this market, can you afford to cut corners?

In the high-stakes market, timing is everything. The early bird doesn’t just get the worm—it leads the flock. If you want your condo project to be sold-out well in advance of the C/O date, you need to launch a powerful go-to-market strategy way before the first brick is laid. Unlike multifamily leasing, where you can start the marketing engines about a year out, condo sales require a head start—think 24 -18 months before the doors even open. We don't believe in just showing up; we believe in setting the bar. Our approach is designed to ensure every development isn’t just another project in the market—it’s the project. Here’s how we do it: 1. Build a Brand That Matters: A standout project starts with a standout brand. We dig deep to uncover what makes your development unique and craft a story that resonates. From killer visuals to compelling messaging, every detail is designed to capture attention and build a lasting impression. 2. Develop a Demand Engine: We don’t just market—we create a frenzy. Strategic campaigns, an unbeatable social media game, and a smart sales launch make sure your property is the talk of the town long before it’s even built. 3. Analyze, Adapt, Amplify: The market doesn’t stand still, and neither do we. Our sales and marketing teams are always in sync, making real-time adjustments to stay ahead of the curve and drive demand all the way through to sellout. Starting early isn't just a good idea—it's essential. It gives sales teams the edge to build relationships, create buzz, and generate a sense of urgency that gets buyers lining up. This is more than just a property launch; it’s the creation of a brand, a lifestyle, a vision that buyers can’t resist.

Massachusetts has once again proven its excellence, with not one, not two, but three ZIP codes ranked among the top 10 in Realtor.com 's 2024 Hottest ZIP Codes in America. It's no surprise that Salem (#3), Leominster (#7), and Westfield (#8) are leading the way. Homes in these areas are moving fast, a clear sign of the high demand. CHARLESGATE is proud to be a Massachusetts-made business, and our brokerage is ready to help you find your next home or investment property in any of these high-demand zip codes. Read our full insight on this exciting feat at the link in our company biography. 🏡

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