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.

Castles Unlimited has added a new property to its listings: 264 Turnpike St, in Stoughton MA.

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A historic 17th century mansion in Rome, Italy will be auctioned off through the facilitation of blockchain startup, Propy...

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Billy Joel's Florida Mansion now on Castles Magazine!

This 8 bedroom, 11 bathroom oceanfront home of one of America's biggest stars is now listed for $31,900,000.

The spectacular compound features an outdoor kitchen, detailed ceilings, wrought iron entryways, 12 car garage, billiards room connected to pub room with full bar, and much [...]

Carla Sands, the Trump-appointed U.S. ambassador to Denmark, recently listed her Moraga Estates property for $37 million. The Italian-style villa sits on four acres of the premier community, with six bedrooms and 11 bathrooms within the 14,700 square foot [...]

Just last week, Mets baseball Hall of Famer Mike Piazza listed his Tuscan-style villa on Sunset Island in Miami Beach, Florida for $18.5M.

“It’s impeccably finished and perfect for raising a family and entertaining,” says Luciana Padula, spokeswoman for listing agents Jill Hertzberg and Jill Eber. It has “100 feet of water frontage on the [...]

 

Don’t miss your chance at this amazing value in Newton, MA. This new construction colonial features a huge gourmet Thermador kitchen with granite counters, walk-in closet for the master bedroom, classic tile bath and rain shower, and a backyard that is incomparable for this price and area. With six bedrooms, five bathrooms, and 6,750 sq [...]

The Draper Lofts are now available for lease with office and industrial space options in the multiple space configuration.

Draper Lofts is a 6^th generation family run organization in Canton, MA, settled on over 30 acres of land. Established in 1856 by the Draper family, it is one of the oldest family owned and operated textile mills in the [...]

A townhouse in Charlestown, Massachusetts built in 1845 goes on the market for $1.48 million! 

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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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