Blog :: 2016

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

A Majestic Mediterranean Villa above Beverly Hills

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Palazzo di Amore represents the ultimate lifestyle. Its extraordinary 25 acres of spectacular vistas over sculpted canyons and jeweled city lights, is both exceedingly private and exceptionally convenient to world famous shopping. The prestigious residence, with its perfectly-conceived architecture, represents both majesty and family. Outstanding amenities include: Privacy and Security up a ¼ mile driveway, guard house, private drivers quarters, guest house, state-of-the-art theatre, discotheque, bowling alley, wine cellar, wine producing vineyard, pool, spa, formal gardens, tennis court and city to ocean views.

The Best Hikes Within An Hour Of Boston

Best hikes near boston

Looking for something to do on a sunny summer day? Here are the most beautiful hikes all under an hour from Boston.

 

The Purchasing Power of Chinese Investors In the U.S. Housing Market

Chinese purchasing power in US housing market

Over the last 5 years, the Chinese have invested over $150 billion into the US housing market - $28.6 billion in 2015 alone. Currently one of the largest foreign homebuyers, the immense Chinese buying interested has helped the recovery of the US housing market.

 

Vacation-Home Market Snapshot

A closer look at the vacation home market

With the summer season ramping up, it’s a good time to take a look at the vacation-home market. The NAR reported lower vacation-home sales in 2015, despite the fact that the numbers were the second highest in about 10 years. There were approximately 920,000 vacation-home sales nationally compared to 1.13 million in 2014.

This House Seems to Float Above the Canopy and Merge into the Sloping Site

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Part sophisticated resort, part primitive playground, Peninsula Papagayo fulfills a dream to create Costa Rica's premier 5-star residential resort destination. Imagine a tropical wilderness nearly surrounded by sapphire waters, spanning 1,400 acres, 11 miles of coastline, 8 miles of bluff edges and 21 spectacular, un-crowded beaches. It's the ultimate safe haven and picture-perfect setting for this mesmerizing Costa Rican vacation home perched above the pacific, bordering the 15th hole of the Arnold Palmer Signature Course.

The modern design by architect Victor Cañas embraces the dramatic setting and takes full advantage of stunning ocean and canopy views. Elaborate window walls frame ever-changing views of the seasonal forest and Papagayo gulf. Borders between inside and outside worlds virtually disappear.

Resplendent Mansion Poised Majestically On 2 Acres

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Palatial residence with 24,000 sq. ft. of living area. The interior is finished with impeccable and meticulous details including marble floors, white oak herringbone floors, fabric treated and gold leaf wall treatments, onyx bar, panel perimeter ceiling moldings. The property features an exercise room, study, library, media room and multiple powder rooms. It also has a ballroom and lounge that accommodate more than 100 guest, which makes it perfect for entertaining.

 

Le Chateau de Versailles on Hillsboro Beach for $159 Million

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Le Chateau de Versailles is built in 2016. The property is spread over 4.4 acres set on the beach between the ocean and Intracoastal. 465 feet on the ocean and 492 feet on Intracoastal, with two docks for a 200-foot yacht. It features the most luxurious finishes, boasting incomparable design and technology; a $2-million Grand Staircase as the residence's piece de resistance, a 120-year-old chandelier from Austria, over $3 million in 22-Karat Gold Leaf, Le Cuisine du Chef features La Cornue Range. 

 

Beautiful 6-Bedroom Villa in Florida for $3.3 Million

Stunning 6 bedroom villa with 7,116 sq. ft. living area spread over a 15,039 sq. ft. lot. The residence floor plan is cenetered around a courtyard and it features a covered terrace, a summer kitchen, outdoor pool, media room and a 3 car garage. The interior is meticulously finished with custom millwork, light colors and quartz counters. 

Why Have a Pre-Listing Home Inspection

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Looking to get a little more for your real estate listing? Sure, you can paint that front door red and add a few flowerbeds, but curb appeal can only get you so far. One secret to asking more for your home is having a pre-listing inspection. By understanding exactly what the issues are in your property, you can either fix them or list at an accurate price, avoiding the hassle of negotiation when the buyer does his or her own inspection to reveal your furnace needs work or your windows need replacing.

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Palladian Estate on Tahiti Beach Island, Florida

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Timeless Palladian residence situated on an acre of private estate on Tahiti Beach Island. There is a grand entrance with a 2-story foyer. The interior is complete with elegantly understated details including coffered ceilings and white on white boiserie. The gourmet kitchen has an oversized marble island and opens to a large covered terrace. The 2-story family room opens to the colonnade overlooking the pool and beautifully landscaped grounds. The fully equipped gym and home theater complete the house. 

Newton's Festival of The Arts!

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Newton's amazing Spring Festival of the Arts in coming to an end soon. But if you're looking for some family-friendly fun this weekend- check out these events that still haven't finished and take part in the community fun!

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