The J | A Living Team combines business leadership, financial expertise, local knowledge, and a client-first philosophy to create a real estate experience characterized by clarity, care, and confidence. With roots across the Boston area, New York, and California—and decades of living and working on the South Shore—the team offers an authentic understanding of the region's neighborhoods, lifestyle, and market trends.
A key aspect of their approach is the belief that every client is unique. They take the time to understand each person's goals, dreams, worries, and circumstances, customizing strategies that prioritize what matters most. Whether a client is upsizing, downsizing, relocating, or seeking a one-of-a-kind waterfront home, the team provides the knowledge, perspective, and support needed to make informed, confident decisions.
Their collective backgrounds—spanning global corporate leadership, institutional trading, research sales, and financial analysis—form a strong analytical foundation that enhances every transaction. This expertise, combined with years of consistent success, has earned recognition from Boston Magazine, The Wall Street Journal, and other leading industry publications for excellence, client service, and results.
Known for proactive communication, steady guidance, and the ability to simplify complex decisions, the team highlights each property's unique features and potential in a way that empowers clients rather than overwhelms them. Their warm, intuitive, and approachable style ensures that every relationship feels personal and well-supported. Grounded in community and deeply connected to Greater Boston and the South Shore, the J | A Living Team brings integrity, collaboration, and local insight to every client they serve. Their unwavering commitment to understanding each client and delivering solutions aligned with their long-term goals has earned lasting trust and outstanding results throughout the region.
1) “Selling a high end home can be fraught with challenges, and we could not have asked for a better "guide for the journey" than Jeff.
Our home in Duxbury was very special - but with sweeping spaces and modern details, it was absolutely not typical for New England. Jeff brought a vision for how to appeal to the right buyer, backed up by painstaking execution of the details. His advice went beyond expert staging to include beautifully produced video vignettes designed to help the buyers to picture themselves coming home to their respite, sharing special moments with friends, enjoying family time on the private beach, etc.
On the buy side, we gave Jeff a steep challenge: find us a great home on Downer Ave in Hingham. He used his networks and charming demeanor to surface a spectacular home and helped us navigate a complicated contingent sale for a property that would typically be a cash sale.
We could not recommend Jeff and his team highly enough.”
Jill and Paal Gisholt
2) “Christie was fantastic to work with when buying our home. She worked very hard and was patient with us. We always felt like we were being taken care of as we went through each step of the process. She handled all the details and was very organized and knowledgeable. We will definitely be calling her when we move to our next home.”
Alison and Dave, Hingham
3) “We worked with Jeff to purchase our new home in Hingham and he was excellent at every step of the process. From helping survey the overall market to understanding valuations, identifying top contractors to getting settled into town, Jeff was a terrific partner and resource. We would recommend him to friends without reservation.”
Tim and Jennifer Hunt
4) “Christie was so attentive and essential to helping us sell our home and also finding a new one. She proved to be a skillful negotiator as we were very pleased with the outcome of both transactions. She was organized and professional making everything seem easy. We would highly recommend her for anyone buying or selling a home.”
Laura and John, Cohasset
5) “We met Mary at an open house three years before buying our current home, and I knew instantly that I wanted to work with her. Over those three years, she went above and beyond—answering every question, giving honest guidance, and always making us feel supported. When our dream home came back on the market, Mary expertly navigated the bidding war and helped us craft the winning offer. We could not be happier in our new home and are genuinely grateful for her integrity, transparency, and dedication.”
Megan D.
6) “My husband and I have worked with Mary on multiple real estate deals over the years, and her dedication to helping us find the perfect match has been unmatched. She guided us through each negotiation with expertise, always making herself available day or night to answer questions and provide thoughtful advice. Throughout each transaction, we came to appreciate her honesty, integrity, and straightforward approach deeply. We cannot imagine a better partner for buying or selling a home, and we will absolutely work with her again.”
Linda G.
7) “Mary made my recent home purchase a fantastic experience. She is a true professional. She didn't miss a single detail and vigilantly kept us on track so that no timelines were missed. Her knowledge of the market and area took all of the guesswork out of the decision-making. She took the time to learn what we were looking for in a home and had the patience to help us find the right home. Lastly, she worked incredibly hard for us and was ALWAYS available to help. I couldn't recommend Mary enough.”
Max S.
Team Agents
J|A Living’s Listings
$545,000
- 3
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Bathrooms
- 1,700
- Square Feet
- Unavailable
- Acres
J|A Living’s Transactions
$6,000,000
- 5
- Bedrooms
34 Martins Lane
Hingham, MA 02043
$4,700,000
52 Fearing Rd
Hingham
$4,100,000
- 5
- Bedrooms
151 Downer Ave
Hingham
$3,500,000
39 Lincoln St
Hingham
$3,475,000
- 3
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Bathrooms
- 5,486
- Square Feet
- 0.02
- Acres
