Dine-Out Boston Has Arrived!
- By Jim Lowenstern
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James Lowenstern Ranked in Top 5 for Massachusetts-Based Real Estate Agents
- By Jim Lowenstern
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Our very own Jim Lowenstern was ranked in January's top 5 real estate agents in the Boston suburbs.
Working as the CEO of Castles Unlimited, Inc for over 28 years, Jim specializes in luxury property in Boston and the
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Newton is One of Safest Suburbs in America
- By Jim Lowenstern
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After looking at 120 suburbs in the 50 most populous American cities, Movoto Real Estate blog found
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20 Chestnut Hill Restaurants to Try on Boylston Street
- By Jim Lowenstern
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Looking for a place to eat? Tired of going to the same place over and over? Well look no further. Check out these twenty different Chestnut Hill restaurants around the area and see which one you'll try out
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Chestnut Hill Square and The Street- The Latest On What is to Come
- By Jim Lowenstern
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New England Development and WS Development, two of Great Boston's top development companies, have been pushing their constructions and creating more changes and stores to two of the most well-loved shopping centers in
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Newton-born Gracie Gold proud of her Olympic experience
- By Jim Lowenstern
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Gold competes in women's free skate at the 2014 Sochi Olympics at the Iceberg Skating Palace on Feb.
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Large Newton Home Perfect for Families
- By Jim Lowenstern
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Brand New Construction in Prime Newton Location
- By Jim Lowenstern
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Newton Victorian Designed by Upscale Back Bay Builder
- By Jim Lowenstern
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Increased Real Estate Mortgage Rates
- By Jim Lowenstern
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Mortgage Rates on the Rise!
Average U.S. mortgage rates rose modestly this week, a move that makes home-buying a bit less affordable. Still, rates remain near historically low levels.
Mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Wednesday that the average rate on the 30-year loan increased to 4.29 percent from 4.22 percent last [...]
Financial District Becoming Real Neighborhood
- By Jim Lowenstern
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Financial District en Route to Becoming a Real Neighborhood
No longer do the sidewalks roll up after 6 p.m. in the Financial District.
The Hub will see twice the number of new housing units during this cycle than it did last cycle. And it is well-positioned to absorb the housing spurt, as there is a shift toward more urban
[...]Getting The Edge in Sellers Market
- By Jim Lowenstern
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Get the Edge in a Sellers Market
Stephen Hussey, a Boston-area home inspector and real estate agent, sees it too often: home buyers blowing deals because they simply weren't ready to compete in today's fiercely competitive housing [...]
Are You Ready for Wegmans?
- By Jim Lowenstern
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A Boston developer has filed plans with the Boston Redevelopment Authority on Monday to replace the Landmark Center's 1,400 car parking garage with offices, housing and the Hub's first Wegmans.
Samuels & Associates has proposed a $500 million expanded Landmark Center that would include three new buildings, ranging from 10 to 12
Shadow Inventory Drops Below 2 Million Units
- By Jim Lowenstern
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Completed Foreclosures Up in May
The number of completed foreclosures in the U.S. was up slightly in May compared to April; however, the foreclosure inventory was down. The foreclosure inventory is the number of homes in process of foreclosure. The completed number increased by 3.5%; or 2,000 more foreclosures compared to April.
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