Finding the Balance:
The Attias Group Works to Restore Historic Homes While Innovating for the Future
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Discover CONCORD
| Spring 2022
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The family-run Attias Group is Concord’s only non-franchise residential real estate office. We sat down with owner Zur Attias to learn more about his team’s passion for brokerage, unique interest in restoring historic homes, and bringing a fresh approach to developing new properties in the community. When The Attias Group decided to engage in renovation and new construction projects, they conducted a needs analysis to really look at what the community members desired for housing and where there were gaps. Several sharp trends emerged – the need for first-floor bedrooms and multiple office spaces, smaller footprints, and housing for empty-nesters and young families that offer walkability to town centers and amenities. Out of this needs analysis, The Attias Group is working on several different projects. Brainstorming with Bentley Building Corp., one of Concord’s most thoughtful and prolific builders, The Attias Group will represent them on a series of multifamily and smaller footprint homes in West Concord that offer terrific walkability. The second project – built by Attias – is a new construction, three-bedroom home. These aren’t readily available in Concord. Both projects provide great options for young families just getting started or empty-nesters looking to stay in the town they love as they scale down their need for space. The Attias Group has carefully curated a network of thoughtful developers to partner with in the quest to solve some of Concord’s housing challenges. A priority for Zur Attias is to work closely with builders, contractors, and other vendors who live here in Concord. “When you live right here in Concord, you appreciate the details of a project and how it will impact your community – your fellow residents and your own family,” he said.
“It’s very important to me that the projects we collaborate around have a lasting and positive impact. So it’s important to me to work alongside fellow Concordians.” Thoughtful Restoration Concord is so unique in the world, and a big part of that character and charm stems from the care and preservation of the historic homes that date back to before the United States became a country. Historic restoration is an essential part of protecting this history – but so is thoughtful renovation. This presents an option for hanging on to the story and charm of a building that might otherwise be torn down – and yet, allows that building to be updated to become useful and energy efficient to meet the needs of today’s families. “As a father, and as a member of this close-knit community, I think about what
kind of legacy I want to leave for my friends, my family, my sons,” said Zur. “Thoughtful restoration and architecturally-appropriate renovation are important tools to create homes for a modern generation while preserving the character and charm that make Concord such a special place.” Concord Culinary Homes is a project that focuses on restoring historic buildings rather than tearing them down. This community is built with a farm-to-table spirit built into every aspect of the parcel and homes. This gardenbased community with four homes includes protected natural views, restored wetlands (invasive plants are removed), and access to the land for neighbors to enjoy as well. The property features vegetable gardens for the residential community to enjoy – promoting healthy living and a passion for fresh foods. Any excess vegetables are to be donated to a local food pantry. Outdoor
