When buying a condo in Boston, the asking price isn't the only number worth negotiating. Your mortgage interest rate plays a significant role in your monthly payment, and in some transactions, a seller or developer may be willing to contribute toward lowering it.

This is known as a mortgage rate buydown, a financing incentive that can make purchasing a home more manageable.

If you're shopping for a home in Jeffries Point, one of the biggest decisions you'll make is whether a townhome or condominium better fits your lifestyle. Both offer the benefits of living in one of East Boston's most sought-after neighborhoods, but they deliver very different ownership experiences.

At Elevated Boston, 6-10 Sumner [...]