A native of Nice, France, Alex has spent his entire career as a professional cellist but has been fascinated with properties as long as he can remember. It is the Provencale region’s rich architectural heritage, from medieval bastides, art deco landmarks and baroque style palaces and churches that sparked Alex’s initial interest in archictecture and property. Shortly after completing his musical studies in Paris at the Conservatoire National Superior, Alex moved to Boston to further his education. Fortuitously, upon his arrival the first person to greet him at the airport was Saul Cohen, co-founder and former President of Hammond Residential. Saul sponsored many years of Alex’s musical studies in the United States, and a lifelong friendship was born. Alex credits Saul for nurturing and developing his initial interest in the real estate profession.
In 2008 Alex won a position in the prestigious Boston Symphony Orchestra, a post he remains dedicated to to this day, as holder of the Nancy and Richard Lubin Chair. As a cellist, Alex has extensively performed and recorded as a member of the Boston Cello Quartet and Arabella String Quartet. A current project includes recording the complete string quartets of Joseph Boulogne, Chevalier de Saint Georges, the first known classical composer of African ancestry, for Naxos Records.
Alex has lived in the Newton/Brookline for over two decades. He and his Australian wife currently reside in Brookline and are raising three young children in the Pierce School district.
In addition to his knowledge of the Brookline and Newton areas, Alex will bring a commitment to excellence and the highest possible standard of care for his clients. From his lifelong training as a professional musician, Alex understands the value of meticulousness, excellent communication, and collaboration. He can empathize with customers who are experiencing major relocations and advise regarding the challenges and complexities of home purchase and sale, having personally been through the process several times in the past decade.
Alex could not be happier to join Hammond as a sales associate and looks forward to talking with you about taking the next steps in your home buying or selling journey.
ALecarme@HammondRE.com | Cell: 617-646-9716 | Office: 617-731-4644 | Website: www.hammondre.com/realestate/agent/alexandre-lecarme/
Kathy Krongel is a longtime resident of Newton and has established herself as one of the foremost brokers in the community. She has developed her expertise over the past 25 years by carefully evaluating property values and developing innovative approaches to marketing.
Her success has earned her a loyal following with over a billion dollars in residential sales. Originally trained as an artist, her interest in design and architecture has enabled her to help her clients prepare their homes for sale and produce the best outcome and return on investment.
Prior to her career in real estate, Kathy was the proprietor of Ruby Begonia Plant Store in Somerville, Massachusetts. Kathy and her husband, Michael, live in Newton Centre with their dog, Sam, and their cat, Spooty. Their grown children attended Newton Public Schools -- the family has deep roots in the community.
A lifelong resident of the Boston area, Ann Marie Paul has lived in Newton’s Village of Waban for the past forty years. Specializing in Newton, Brookline, Wellesley, and Boston's western suburbs – communities that she knows very well – Ann Marie brings a wealth of experience to the buyers and sellers she serves.
Active in residential brokerage since 1983, Ann Marie is widely respected by her peers in the industry. She is known as a hardworking broker with a high energy level who is good with details and follow-through. The many repeat buyer and seller clients with whom Ann Marie and her business partner, Kathy Krongel, have worked can attest to her extra effort, her professional guidance, her integrity, and her listening and negotiating skills. Above all, Ann Marie is valued by her clients for advocating for them and their interests 100% of the time, from start to finish of a transaction.
Married and the parent of a grown son who attended Newton Public Schools and Beaver Country Day School, Ann Marie is currently attempting to raise a rather large golden doodle. A recipient of the CRS (Certified Real Estate Specialist) designation, Ann Marie routinely attends industry courses to stay on the leading edge of her profession.
Ann Marie Paul and Kathy Krongel donate a portion of each commission to Rosie’s Place.
KrongelandPaul@hammondre.com | Cell: 617-513-7604 | Website: www.hammondre.com/realestate/agent/krongel-amp-paul/
