All interested homebuyers are encouraged to apply. Please see all details about the Property and the Sales Lo ery at:

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1 Image by cbt architects Affordable Homeownership Opportunity The Community Builders, Inc. is developing 20 town homes in Allston Brighton, Massachuse s for sale to moderate income and middle income households in a vibrant, growing community near the Charles River. The Affordable Housing Lo ery is being held by RE/MAX Des ny. The Town Homes at Brighton Mills offer residences with two or three bedrooms each with modern finishes, off street parking and a professionally managed condominium associa on. All interested homebuyers are encouraged to apply. Please see all details about the Property and the Sales Lo ery at: Equal Housing Opportunity The informa on in this brochure was gathered from third party sources including the seller. RE/MAX Des ny disclaims any and all representa ons or warran es as to the accuracy of this informa on. We represent the seller, not the buyer, in the marke ng, nego a ng and sale of this property, unless otherwise disclosed. However, the broker/salesperson represen ng the seller has an ethical and legal obliga on to show honesty and fairness to the buyer in all transac ons.

2 Aerial View of Neighborhood Image by cbt architects Rendering Litchfield St. Image by cbt architects Image by cbt architects Rendering Holton St. Features & Ameni es Age New Construc on in 2014 Area Bath Beds Electric Exterior Flooring Heat & A/C Hot Water Insula on Kitchen Landscape Laundry Levels Parking Pets Roof Storage Taxes U li es Windows 2 Bedroom Unit = 1,042 +/ SqFt Living Area 3 Bedroom Unit = 1,505 +/ SqFt Living Area 2 Bedroom Unit includes 1 Full Bathroom 3 Bedroom Unit includes 2 Full Bathrooms See Next Page For More Details 100 Amp w/circuit Breakers Wood Frame w/hardy Plank Siding Engineered Wood in Main Living Area Ceramic Tile in Entry, Bathroom and U lity Closet Wall to Wall Carpet in Bedrooms & Hallways Forced Air Central Heat & A/C System by Lennox (by Gas) Individual Hot Water Heater In Unit (by Gas) Rigid Insula on for exterior walls & founda on; Mineral Fiber, Sill Sealer & Foamed In Place Insula on EnergyStar rated appliances including: Gas Range, Refrigerator, Dishwasher Professionally Landscaped Electric Hook ups Provided (in Unit) 2 Bedroom Unit = 1 Living Level 3 Bedroom Unit = 2 Living Levels One Assigned Off Street Parking Space in Paved Lot Maximum 2 Pets Per Unit (See Condominium Documents) Asphalt Shingles plus 40 Mil Sheet Barrier Closet in Each Bedroom Plus Coat, Linen & U lity Closets See Es mated Real Estate Taxes Gas (Na onal Grid), Electric (NSTAR), City Water & Sewer Double Hung, Half Screen, White Vinyl by Harvey Condominium Associa on (20 Units Total) Condo Fee: Includes: See Es mated Condominium Fees Master Insurance, Exterior Maintenance, Landscaping, Snow Removal, Common Area Expenses, Management

3 2 Bedroom Unit (First Floor, 10 Units Available) Area Beds Bath Entry Levels Parking Porch 1,042 +/ SqFt Living Area 2 Bedrooms Each w/closet, Heat, Window, Wall to Wall Carpet 1 Full Bath w/tub & Shower, Sink & Cabinet, Heat, Window, Ceramic Tile First Floor Entrance w/coat Closet and Ceramic Tile 1 Living Level on First Floor of Building 1 Assigned Off Street Parking Space in Paved Lot Located Behind Unit Front Porch (Shared Egress) and Back Porch (Exclusive Use) 3 Bedroom Unit (Second & Third Floors, 10 Units Available) Area Beds Bath #1 Bath #2 Entry Levels Stairs Parking Porch 1,505 +/ SqFt Living Area 3 Bedrooms Each w/closet, Heat, Window, Wall to Wall Carpet Note: 1 Bedroom on Second Floor, 2 Bedrooms on Third Floor Full Bath w/shower Stall, Sink & Cabinet, Heat, Window, Ceramic Tile (Second Floor) Full Bath w/tub & Shower, Sink & Cabinet, Heat, Window, Ceramic Tile (Third Floor) First Floor Interior Staircase, Second Floor Unit Entry w/coat Closet and Ceramic Tile 2 Living Levels on Second and Third Floors of Building Interior Staircase from Second Floor to Third Floor w/wall to Wall Carpet 1 Assigned Off Street Parking Space in Paved Lot Located Behind Unit Second Floor Front Porch (Exclusive Use) Image by cbt architects Rendering Holton St.

4 Welcome to Allston Brighton Massachuse s Walk Score 78 Very Walkable Transit Score 53 Good Transit Visit: Nearby Ameni es: 4 ZipCar Loca ons and 4 Hubway Bike Shares (< 1 mile) MBTA Subway: Harvard Ave B line, Harvard and Central Red Line (< 1.5 Miles) MBTA Commuter Rail: Boston Landing Stop proposed to be open 2016 (0.4 miles) MBTA Buses: Routes #70, #70A, #86, #64 (all within.5 miles) Pine Village PreSchool: 400 Western Avenue, Brighton (mybilingualpreschool.com) Several shops, grocery stores and restaurants within walking distance Close to the Charles River and Harvard University Conveniently located near MIT, Boston University and Boston College Many other services nearby (hardware store, pizza, coffee, car wash, hair salon) Several recrea onal parks and playgrounds within walking distance

5 Es mated Condominium Fees & Real Estate Taxes # of Unit Types: Sale Price: Income Limit: Es mated Condominium Fee: Es mated Tax Jan 1 June 30, 2015 Es mated Tax A er July 1, Units w/ 2 BR $ 190,500 80% of AMI $155 $178 per month $ 1,199 ($2,397 per Year) See Below 5 Units w/ 3 BR $ 218,700 80% of AMI $155 $178 per month $ 1,376 ($2,752 per Year) See Below 5 Units w/ 2 BR $ 246, % of AMI $200 $228 per month $ 1,554 ($3,107 per Year) See Below 5 Units w/ 3 BR $ 282, % of AMI $200 $228 per month $ 1,774 ($3,548 per Year) See Below AMI = Area Median Income Es mated Condominium Fee Condominium Fees are determined for each Unit Type factoring size and percentage of ownership interest in the Condominium. More details will be available in Condominium Documents when they are approved. Condominium Fee includes: Master Insurance, Exterior Maintenance, Landscaping, Snow Removal, Common Area Expenses and Management. Individual unit u li es such as Water, Sewer, Gas, Electric and individual unit insurance are paid separately by Unit Owners and are not included in the Condominium Fee. Es mated Residen al Real Estate Tax The current Residen al Tax Rate for City of Boston is $ per $ 1,000 of Assessed Value. Assessed Value for each Unit will be determined by City Assessor a er all construc on and sales are complete and exact ming for this to occur is determined by the City Assessor. Assessed Value may change annually. The ini al Assessed Value for each unit will likely be similar to the Sale Price of each Unit and will factor in Deed Restric ons in place. We are using this principle to es mate real estate tax amounts as a guideline for budge ng purposes only. The Residen al Tax Rate may change (lower or higher) as of January 1, Due to uncertainty all taxes listed above are es mates only. See Residen al Tax Rate History on reverse. Residents who apply and qualify for the City of Boston Residen al Tax Exemp on will have an opportunity for poten al savings in future tax bills. As an example, the current Residen al Exemp on savings is $1, per residence. See Frequently Asked Ques ons on reverse for more details and helpful resources. Please Note: All informa on above is for general informa onal purposes only and subject to change. Interested homebuyers are encouraged to review all ques ons and concerns with a licensed tax professional and a real estate a orney for legal counsel and tax exper se.

6 Tax Year Residen al Tax Rate Per $1,000 of Assessed Value 1999 $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $13.14 City of Boston Residen al Tax History Source: oston.gov Tax Collec on Quarterly Bills Due: February, May, August, November Frequently Asked Ques ons When are Property Assessed Values determined? City Assessing Department determines the property values as of January 1 of each year. City Assessing Department will update the property values for recently sold or newly constructed property but the exact ming for this to occur is determined by the City Assessing Department. What is a Residen al Exemp on? For comprehensive details about real estate taxes and all poten al exemp ons (including Residen al Exemp on): City of Boston Taxpayer Referral & Assistance Center h p:// oston.gov/trac 2014 $12.58 Source: oston.gov Please Note: All informa on above is for general informa onal purposes only and subject to change. Interested homebuyers are encouraged to review all ques ons and concerns with a licensed tax professional and a real estate a orney for legal counsel and tax exper se.

7 25 Frequently Asked Ques ons 1. HOW MANY CONDOMINIUMS ARE FOR SALE? There are a total of 20 Condominium Units for Selection by Lottery as follows: 10 Units: 1,042 +/ SqFt, 2 Bedrooms, 1 Full Bath, 1 Living Level (First Floor) 10 Units: 1,505 +/ SqFt, 3 Bedrooms, 2 Full Bath, 2 Living Levels (Second & Third Floors) Please also see Property Brochure, Floor Plans and Site Plans at: 2. WHO CAN APPLY FOR THE SALES LOTTERY? All interested homebuyers are encouraged to apply. Review Household Income Limits set by the BRA and Join Our Mailing List to request an applica on by at: h p:///apply Applications Available: August 4 15, 2014 The Community Builders, Inc. 95 Berkeley St 5th Floor, Boston MA Mon. to Fri. (9am 5pm) Charlesview Residences, 123 Antwerp St, Brighton MA Mon. to Fri. (9am 5pm) Wed. Aug. 6th (9am 7pm) Sat. Aug. 9th (10am 2pm) 3. WHEN IS THE LOTTERY APPLICATION DEADLINE? Lottery Application Deadline is September 5, 2014 MAIL COMPLETED APPLICATIONS TO: RE/MAX Destiny, 907 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge MA Applications must be postmarked by September 5, Please Note: We cannot accept completed Applications by WHEN WILL THE LOTTERY DRAWING OCCUR? The Lottery Drawing is anticipated to occur end of September, 2014 and the specific date, time and location of the Lottery Drawing will be announced with at least 10 days advance notice. Applicants are welcome (but not required) to attend the Lottery Drawing. 5. WHEN WILL THE CONDOMINIUMS BE READY FOR MOVE IN? The Units are under construction and anticipated to be ready late December 2014 or January WHEN SHOULD I PLAN TO MOVE? Applicants should not provide notice to quit a current rental lease OR make plans to move until the following steps are completed following the Lottery Drawing: Step 1) A Unit is offered, Step 2) Income certification by the BRA is successfully completed, Step 3) A Purchase & Sales Agreement is fully signed and Step 4) The Closing is successfully completed. 7. IS PARKING INCLUDED? One assigned parking space is included with each Unit in a paved parking lot. The Site Plans exhibit the parking lot locations at: For help with reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities and/or limited English proficiency needing linguistic assistance, please call.

8 25 Frequently Asked Ques ons 8. ARE PETS ALLOWED? A maximum of 2 pets are allowed per Unit (2 dogs or 2 cats or 1 dog + 1 cat). A detailed Pet Policy will be provided in the Condominium Documents when they are approved. 9. WHAT KITCHEN APPLIANCES ARE INCLUDED? Each Unit includes a new EnergyStar rated Gas Range, Refrigerator and Dishwasher in the kitchen. 10. IS LAUNDRY INCLUDED? Electric hook ups for laundry will be provided in each Unit; however, washer and dryer appliances are not included. 11. WHAT KIND OF SYSTEMS ARE INCLUDED? Please see the Property Brochure at: IS GAS, ELECTRIC, WATER & SEWER INCLUDED? Each unit will be serviced by National Grid (Gas), NSTAR (Electric) and The City of Boston (Water & Sewer). Individual unit u li es such as Water, Sewer, Gas, Electric, and the maintenance of individual unit systems are paid separately by the Unit Owner and are not included in the monthly Condominium Fee. 13. WHAT ARE THE CONDO FEES AND WHAT IS INCLUDED? Please see the Property Brochure at: which includes the Estimated Condo Fees & Real Estate Taxes. 14. WHAT ARE THE REAL ESTATE TAXES? Please see the Property Brochure at: which includes the Estimated Condo Fees & Real Estate Taxes. 15. HOW MUCH STORAGE IS INCLUDED? Closet storage provided in each Unit includes a Coat Closet, Linen Closet, Utility Closet and Closet in each Bedroom. 16. IS SNOW REMOVAL INCLUDED? Snow removal is included in the monthly Condominium Fee. Specific details about snow removal will be available in the Condominium Documents when they are finalized and approved. 17. IS A UNIT DEPOSIT REQUIRED? After the Lottery Drawing, Applicants who are offered a Unit for purchase and successfully complete BRA Income Certification are required to provide a deposit of $ 4, at the time of signing the Purchase & Sale Agreement. 18. WHEN CAN I SEE THE PROPERTY, WILL THERE BE AN OPEN HOUSE? Units are under construction and will not be ready for buyers to preview until sometime after the Lottery Drawing. For help with reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities and/or limited English proficiency needing linguistic assistance, please call.

9 25 Frequently Asked Ques ons 19. WHAT RESTRICTIONS APPLY? In addition to restrictions detailed in the Lottery Application, other restrictions may apply as set by the BRA (Boston Redevelopment Authority) and the Owner/Developer, such as: BRA Deed Rider Covenants (restrictions) available at: Condominium Documents including but not limited to Master Deed, Declaration of Trust, Rules and Regulations (all of which will be available for review when they are approved). 20. WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF A SALES LOTTERY? The Owner/Developer is conducting a Sales Lottery to provide as many interested homebuyers as possible with the opportunity to purchase Affordable Housing under the guidelines set by the Boston Redevelopment Authority. 21. WHAT ARE THE LOTTERY PREFERENCES? The Buyers for the 20 Units will be selected by a Lottery with the following preferences: Boston Residents Households With At Least One Person Per Bedroom First Time Homebuyers Lo ery Applicants who qualify for preferences above will be ranked higher than those that do not. 22. MUST I ATTEND A HOME BUYER CLASS? It may be helpful (but it is not required) to attend a homebuyer class provided by the City of Boston or other nonprofit organizations. To find a class, visit: and Note: It is not required by the BRA or the Owner/Developer for Applicants to attend a homebuyer class; however, specific mortgage loan programs might require Applicants to attend a first time homebuyer class and your Mortgage Lender can provide further details. 23. HOW CAN I FIND OTHER AFFORDABLE HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES? For additional listings of affordable homeownership, rental opportunities and a database of foreclosed units visit: and MUST I HIRE A REAL ESTATE ATTORNEY? All informa on provided is for general informa onal purposes and subject to change. Interested homebuyers are encouraged to retain legal counsel for assistance with ques ons and concerns throughout the purchase process. 25. CAN I RETURN MY COMPLETED APPLICATION BY ? We cannot accept completed Lottery Applications by . Please see the first page for mailing instructions. Please see all details about the Property and the Lottery at: For help with reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities and/or limited English proficiency needing linguistic assistance, please call.

10 A H O The Town Homes at BRIGHTON MILLS # of Unit Types: Price: Income Limit: 5 Units w/ 2 BR $ 190, % 5 Units w/ 3 BR $ 218, % 5 Units w/ 2 BR $ 246, % 5 Units w/ 3 BR $ 282, % L: L S H S B, MA E H O S L A, U R R A P : B R H B F T H Maximum Income Per Household Size Household Size: Up to 80 % Up to 100 % 1 $ 52,700 $ 65,850 2 $ 60,200 $ 75,300 3 $ 67,750 $ 84,700 4 $ 75,300 $ 94,100 5 $ 81,300 $ 101,650 6 $ 87,300 $ 109,150 A A: A 4 15, 2014 T C B, I. 95 B S 5 F, B MA M. F. (9 5) C R, 123 A S, B MA M. F. (9 5) W. A. 6 (9 7) S. A. 9 (10 2) A D : S 5, 2014 MAIL COMPLETED APPLICATIONS TO: RE/MAX D, 907 M A, C MA A S 5, P N : W A C A B E. F C E.