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Bitcoin vs. Real Estate in 2019

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Bitcoin won in 2017.

Real Estate won in 2018.

Who wins in 2019 and beyond?

2017 was the year of bitcoin (BTC-USD): the price surged from below $1,000 to a high of nearly $20,000. Meanwhile, 2018 has seen the price crater to ~$3,700 as of this writing. Given this enormous volatility, it is anyone's guess what 2019 will bring for the [...]

Harvard Researchers and a Zero-Emission Home – Here's What "HouseZero" Looks Like

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At Castles Unlimited, we’re always on the hunt for the latest eco-friendly home advancements– after all, what’s more important than respecting our planet while saving our customers money? New England and cutting-edge technology go together like Tom Brady and Super Bowl championships, so as you can imagine, we were thrilled, yet, hardly [...]

Historical Landmarks, Architectural Anomalies, or Single-Family Homes? Here's what Churches Mean for Your Neighborhood

This church conversion in Chicago was transformed into a single-family home. Arched stained-glass windows were maintained, and some panels were swapped out for clear glass.

Houses of worship have always been incredibly important to the feel of a neighborhood– they serve as community centers, architectural landmarks, and historic hubs. Often iconic structures, churches can contribute to blight when they’re dormant but can also generate traffic and improve perceptions of safety and vibrancy when they’re active [...]

8 Boston Architecture Firms Ranked Among Top 50 Nationwide

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Eight Boston architecture firms have made the list of Top 50 Architecture Firms in the United States, with Boston-based William Rawn Associates ranked as number three–the list of the top 50 architecture firms for 2018 was compiled by Architect [...]

Commercial Real Estate Market Surges

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Commercial brokers’ earnings have reached an annual average of over $150,000, and from 2016 to 2017 the median sales volume increased from $3.5 million to $3.87 million. With numbers that good, it’s no surprise that more and more real estate professionals are entering the commercial industry.  

Newton Ranked 12th Best Place to Live in the United States of America

70 Suffolk Road Newton, MA 02467

According to Money Magazine, Newton, MA tops the United States livability charts yet again.

Boston's Best Bedrooms

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Castles Unlimited features the finest homes in the Greater Boston area, and the finest homes in the Greater Boston area feature the finest bedrooms. We’ve chosen three stand-out properties with bedrooms that exude comfort, drive envy, and are now available and on the market. These rooms stand out among similar properties with breathtaking views, tremendous lighting, unique atmospheres, and welcoming ambiances.

Luxury Looks to Concrete

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Unfazed by associations with cell blocks and parking garages, more homeowners are discovering that concrete is the chameleon of construction. It can take on the texture of wood or glass, an artist’s palette of color beyond drab gray and, with the addition of structural fibers and plasticizers, is less prone to cracking. According to surveys, poured and precast concrete is most popular in the luxury sector—accounting for 4.1% of high-end homes built last year. That marks a steady increase in the demand for luxury concrete since the recession low in 2012, when such homes accounted for just 1.9% of new construction. Investing in concrete construction with high-end finishes may pay off in resale value–– Realtors now recognize that polished concrete floors are a very popular design element.

An Ivy League Condo Available at 287 Harvard St, Cambridge

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Enjoy the best of Cambridge at your door step with this convenient two bedroom, one bathroom unit at this enviable mid-rise building on Harvard Street.

Strategically located between Harvard University & M.I.T., you have your pick of a wide variety of coffee shops, such as barismo; grocery stores, like Whole Foods Market; restaurants, including Shanghai Fresh; [...]

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Newton Declared Sanctuary City, Joins Boston, Cambridge and Somerville

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Newton authorities will not cooperate with federal immigration officials in detaining undocumented immigrants unless there are extenuating circumstances such as an outstanding criminal warrant.

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