Blog :: 2015

The latest in listings, Real Estate news, and How-To's

Excpetional Stucco Colonial Family Home

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108 Hammond
Newton, MA

This exceptional Stucco Colonial is sited on over 19,000 square feet of fenced level land. This home is perfect for elegant entertaining and comfortable family living. Sun streams through the large, well proportioned rooms. Extensively renovated, this property boasts top quality finishes and impeccable taste. A large [...]

Non-Conventional Financing Strategies On the Rise for New Homebuyers

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Non-traditional forms of financing new single-family home purchases remained high in 2014, but the use and mix differed significantly across the country, according to NAHB analysis of a recent Census Bureau Survey of Construction (SOC) data. In the West North Central division, only 21 percent of new homes in 2014 were attained using [...]

Magnificent Chestnut Hill Estate

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9 Lawrence Road
Newton, MA

One of Newton's most distinctive homes retains the grandeur of early 20th century architecture. Nestled on nearly an acre of splendid park-like grounds this magnificent estate with stone walls, verandas and a porte-cochere was designed by the architectural firm of Chapman & Frazer. The elegant ballroom-sized [...]

Spacious and Sunny Contemporary in Chestnut Hill

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46 Chestnut Hill Road
Newton, MA

A spacious and sunny fifteen-room contemporary in the coveted Chestnut Hill neighborhood. This mid-century home offers all of today's amenities. Enjoy spectacular views of the Chestnut Hill Reservoir and glimpses of the Boston skyline from the expansive veranda. This home includes hardwood floors, 4 [...]

Coveted Wilkes Passage Apartment In Heart of South End

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1313 Washington Street
Boston, MA

$1,145,000

MLS #71914584

Spectacular Southwest corner 1+ bed/1 bath with garage parking at coveted Wilkes Passage with private deck in the heart of the South End. Striking home with stellar views features a chefs kitchen with a Viking stove, granite counters, abundant cabinetry & kitchen island that opens [...]

Rare 2 Bedroom in Albert A. Pope Building

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221 Columbus Avenue
Boston, MA

$1,950,000

MLS #71915088

Rarely available corner two bedroom, two bathroom unit at The Albert A. Pope Building. This condominium features oversized windows, 11+ foot ceilings, fireplace, hardwood flooring throughout, contemporary architecture, fine finishes, and master craftsmanship. The open loft concept [...]

Impeccable Venetian Gothic: Winner of Boston Globe's Kitchen of the Year

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13 Rutland Square
Boston, MA

$4,200,000

MLS #71915323

This impeccable 4025 square foot single family home on Rutland Square exudes old world charm. Built in 1860, this 10-room, five-fireplace Venetian Gothic has been completely restored with the utmost attention to detail. Five floors of beautiful period details include stunning original [...]

Completely Renovated Golden Triangle Apartment

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188 W Canton Street
Boston, MA

$949,000

MLS #71915026

Located in the desirable Golden Triangle, this apartment is completely renovated. It includes two bedrooms, two bathrooms and two private outdoor spaces. Steps away from Hayes Park, this beautiful 1,223 square foot garden duplex offers desirable open-concept cooking, dining, living and [...]

How to Avoid Cyber Rental Scams

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Just because it’s on the Internet doesn’t mean it's true: words to live by, especially when renting online.

You think you’ve found the perfect place – everything you've been searching for with a landlord eager and willing to accept first, last and security. But beware; that too good to be true listing you found online might actually be too [...]

Elegant Brick Colonial Right In Newton Centre

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This beautiful brick colonial is located on the corner of Homer & Pleasant St near a plethora of shops, schools and restaraunts. 

Three full bedrooms and baths make it the perfect family home. The spacious master suite includes a walk in closet and built in storage with an adjacent bathroom. Extra storage is available in the walk-up attice [...]

Exceptional Contemporary Home in Newton Highlands

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This recently constructed custom-built five-bedroom home is now on the market! Bask in the sun-drenched, freshly painted living area with skylights and recessed lighting throughout. Cook decadent meals in the gourmet kitchen with breakfast bar, polished granite countertops and brand new appliances. New gleaming hardwood floors lead you to [...]

Newly Renovated Condominium

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This mid-rise 3 bedroom unit is located on the corner of Brown and Moody Street within walking distance of the shops and public transportation - perfect for a home-office. Freshly renovated, it includes new windows, hardwood floors, granite countertops and state-of-the-art appliances. The elegant entry foyer welcomes visitors into a modern [...]

Rent at Record High After September Increase

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Rent at Record High After September Increases

U.S. multifamily rents are now at a record high and still climbing rapidly. In August the average nationwide rent rose to $1,162, a 6.5 percent increase year over year. This percentage mirrored that of July when the average U.S. apartment rent rose to $1,155. And that’s not all: rents have been [...]

Surge In Boston Home Sales

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Surge In Boston Home Sales

The Greater Boston housing market exhibited significant growth this August, with the month’s 1,720 single-family sales representing a 13.5 percent increase from a year ago.

Furthermore, with 1,302 contracts signed in August pending sales were up 30.9 percent. This denotes at least another month of strong sales [...]

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