Jim Lowenstern

Top New Listings in Newton: October

Castles Unlimited brings you the top new luxury listings in Newton, Massachusetts. This video features only the most magnificent homes - falling between around $3-$4 million on average. These impressive homes are all located in the coveted and historic town of Newton. Close to Boston but far enough to feel suburban, Newton has been ranked as [...]

Village Profile: Newton Highlands

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Newton Highlands
Newton, MA

 

 

Newton Highlands' railroad station was constructed before the town was even built. This was back when the Charles River Railroad was extended through Newton in 1852. The primary purpose of the track was to carry gravel from Needham to fill the Back Bay. This lasted until the early 1870s when the railbed was [...]

Brand New Gorgeous Colonial in Newton

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Cornell Street
Newton, MA

This spectacular new construction will be finished in the summer of 2016. The functionality and livability of this home is as impressive as the curb appeal, featuring all the bells and whistles for today's discerning buyer. Situated on a 14,150 square feet of level lot, this beautiful home includes 6 Bedrooms, 7 [...]

Newton Leads 2040: A Message from Mayor Setti D. Warren

 

A message from Mayor Setti D. Warren:

We live in a fantastic place and according to a 2014 survey from Wall Street 24/7 Newton is the #1 city in which to live in the United States. Our education system, public safety, city services and fiscal health are excellent, but we know that our city's greatness goes beyond these factors. it is [...]

The Most Haunted ZIP Codes In America

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With Halloween right around the corner, RealtyTrac decided to narrow down the 5 most haunted zipcodes in the U.S. Over 22,000 homes stand empty around the U.S. with their previous owners deceased. For reference, that's about one in every 5,973 houses nationwide. However, there are more than 20 areas where that ratio increases to one in

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Condos Are Back and Overtaking Single-Family Homes In Appreciation

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Condos are appreciating faster than single-family homes accross the US. This is especially prominent in areas with thriving job markets and ongoing urban renewal. Condo are appreciating at a rate of 5.1 percent compared to the 3.7 percent appreciation for single family [...]

One Couple's Experience Buying a Haunted House

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Craig and Yvonne Schaible were considering the purchase of a 111-year-old Victorian in Fanwood New Jersey. The owner had grown up in the house and was selling it following the death of her parents. However, an unsettling presence loomed over the house and threatened to fighten off buyers and decrease the value. The owner disclosed her [...]

The Redesigned Townhouse: Where Private Living Meets City Convenience

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Where fantasy meets realty.

The seclusion of a private home with the privileges of a full-service building seem to be the most sought-after living arrangement in the constantly moving and claustrophobic New York City. This arrangement is now becoming a tangible realty with the new townhouses adjacent to the multi-unit service-packed [...]

4 Terrifying Haunted Houses That Are Now On the Market

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Ann Starrett Mansion

 

Townsend, Washington
$750,000

Overlooking Puget Sound, the Queen Anne-style Anna Starrett Mansion is allegedly haunted by a red-headed female ghost. One of the former inn-keepers was walking toward the house and saw a red-headed woman in the tower but she knew she had locked the house. According to the story she only [...]

5 Simple DIYs to Transform Your Home On A Budget

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1. Use darker paint on accents and doorways

A dark or fun color choice on the inside of your entry doors can add a sophisticated touch to a plain hallway. It helps to separate the space and ad character - especially if you have a lighter paint color on the surrounding walls.  It also revitalizes white trim by adding contrast. If you're [...]

Brand New Contemporary In Newton Center

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0 Fox Hill Road 
Newton, MA

Move into your brand new home as soon as this spring! This home is in a great neighborhood surrounded by multi-million dollar homes and just a minute away from Oak Hill School! It boasts 5 bedrooms (with the possibility of adding a 6th in the lower level). The lower level is completely finished and plumbed for [...]

Charming Family Home Nestled In Chestnut Hill

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14 Dorcar Road
Newton, MA

This charming multi-level home is nestled in the Chestnut Hill area and boasts a 3,200 square foot living space. It includes 4 bedrooms, a study, 3 full baths, a formal dining room, an eat-in kitchen with a center island, and a living room with a fireplace. Ther are hardwood floor through out. The master bedroom [...]

Foreclosures Up in 32 States

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There were a total of 327,258 foreclosure filings in the third quarter of 2015 according to a recent report.

The annual increase in the third quarter was the second consecutive quarter where US foreclosure activity rose on a year-over-year basis following 19 consecutive quarters of year-over-year [...]

Food(less) Truck Listings: A New Way to Advertise Real Estate?

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A developer based in Washington D.C. is hitting the road in search of potential renters using their brand new (foodless) truck. The JBG Companies is the creator of Dwell Direct, an outfit they deem a "mobile real estate experience". The state of the art truck is now the company's mobile leasing office furnished with a 60-inch touch screen, [...]

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