While online tools can give you a rough starting point, only a local expert can give you a price that actually works.
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The Price You Set Can Make (or Break) Your Sale
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Last Chance to Register for the 2026 Winter Symposium
- By Jim Lowenstern
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This is your reminder — Castles Luxury’s 2nd Annual Winter Symposium is happening March 10th at 9:00 AM ET, and there’s still time to secure your spot.
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Gated Waterfront $24.9M Home in Newport Beach, CA
- By Jim Lowenstern
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Set within the private, gated waterfront community of Bayshores, 2442 Marino Drive is a rare, fully authored bespoke estate by acclaimed interior designer Shelley Starr, conceived and crafted over two years as a deeply personal architectural statement rather than a spec home.
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Castle of the Week: Frederiksborg Castle in Denmark
- By Jim Lowenstern
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Surrounded by beautifully landscaped Baroque gardens and mirrored by the calm waters of the lake, Frederiksborg Castle remains one of Denmark’s most breathtaking architectural treasures and a lasting symbol of royal grandeur.
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It's Getting More Affordable To Buy a Home
- By Jim Lowenstern
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For the first time in quite a while, affordability is easing. That’s a meaningful shift.
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Vast Estate and Manor House in France
- By Jim Lowenstern
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Magnificently located near Navarrenx, halfway between Pau and the Basque Coast, come discover this superb property of over 1800m² on 7.3 hectares and comprising multiple bedrooms and bathrooms.
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Home Insurance Costs Are Rising: What Buyers Should Plan For
- By Jim Lowenstern
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If you’re thinking about buying a home, don’t forget to plan ahead for your homeowner’s insurance.
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Top 2026 Housing Markets for Buyers and Sellers
- By Jim Lowenstern
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The housing market in 2026 isn’t one-size-fits-all. It’s a year where local conditions matter more than ever.
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Castle of the Week: Hohensalzburg Fortress in Austria
- By Jim Lowenstern
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Hohensalzburg is one of Austria’s top tourist attractions, offering visitors a dramatic glimpse into medieval life, church authority, and the strategic importance of Salzburg throughout history.
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You May Not Want To Skip Over That House That's Been Sitting on the Market
- By Jim Lowenstern
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A home sitting on the market isn’t always a warning sign. Sometimes it’s an overlooked opportunity.
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Beautiful Waterfront To Be Built $5M Home in St Petersburg, FL
- By Jim Lowenstern
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Experience the pinnacle of modern waterfront living in this exceptional new construction residence, thoughtfully designed to capture sweeping open water views and deliver uncompromising luxury at every turn.
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Mortgage Rates Recently Hit a 3-Year Low. Here's Why That's Still a Big Deal.
- By Jim Lowenstern
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Mortgage rates dropping to a 3-year low isn’t just a headline. For many buyers, where rates are now could be the difference between watching from the sidelines and finally getting the keys to their next home.
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Are Big Investors Really Buying Up All the Homes? Here's the Truth.
- By Jim Lowenstern
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If you want to talk through what investor activity actually looks like in our local market, and how it impacts your options (or doesn’t), let’s connect.
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Extraordinary Opportunity for $12M in Sarasota, FL
- By Jim Lowenstern
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Discover an extraordinary opportunity of an expansive double lot on North Siesta Key with this new construction, transitional modern-style luxury home by Pham Development.
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