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Did the Red Sox Pay Too Little?

 
 
The Boston Redevelopment Authority used dated real estate values to support a back-room deal to sell the Red Sox rights on Yawkey Way and Lansdowne Street -- a ploy designed to ease a sweetheart deal, claims a local watchdog who is questioning the accuracy of the
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What You Need to Know About Buying Your First Home

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By: Jim Lowenstern
 
With the changing season comes a change of scenary. With this change of scenary, there are several things you should consider. This is the case when you choose to buy a new home! Here is a chronological list of things to consider before you buy a new [...]

"Flipping Without Flopping"

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I wrote an article for The Realty Times about important steps to take before considering flipping a house.  It is not as easy as you may think it is to generate profit from house flipping, but after reading this article you may get a sense of how [...]

Fine Dining in Newton, MA

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1. Lumiere ( Contemporary French )

1293 Washington Street, Newton, MA 02465
617.244.9199

Wine and dine at this romantic restaurant and be blown away by their excellent service. Their cocktail/drinks list contains a lot of gin, bourbon and whiskey, for a more old-fashioned feel. With their great portions and savory experience, Lumiere is

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10 Restaurants to Check Out in Newton, MA

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1. Maria Di Napoli Ristorante (Italian)

 

344 Watertown St (617)527-2181
Newton, MA 02458 Casual attire

This restaurant is said to be one of the best Italian restaurants in the western suburbs of Boston. Fresh and mouth-watering, the food here is authentic and delicious. Some recommendations are: Lemonata al fresca (freshly made lemonade),

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Free MLS Real Estate Search, Just For You!

Good afternoon,

If you go to www.jimlowenstern.com, there is a tab for MLS free real estate search.
You can even sign up (left module), and be notified for listings in certain areas.
It's that easy.
 

Top 5 Ways to Increase Open House Traffic

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A record breaking, mild winter has kick started the real estate market much earlier this year than the usual spring start. Mild temperatures are encouraging buyers to begin their search now, and smart sellers are taking advantage of this by pricing their homes accurately and using effective marketing tools. Here are a few simple tips and [...]

2012 Closed Sales Report

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Newton, MA (January 2012)
 
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2. Condo
 
 
 
 
3. Multi Family
 
 

Wellesley, MA (January 2012)

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Weston, MA (January 2012)
 
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Brookline, MA (January 2012)

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Two Energy Saving Innovations that Make a Big Difference

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There are so many energy efficient solutions to conventional products out there but consumers are often overwhelmed about what makes the most sense (And cents) for them. 
 
A lot of green products will save energy and ultimately money for your household but there are two in particular that are extremely inexpensive and make an enormous [...]

How to Protect Your Home This Winter

 

 
With winter in full swing and the holidays behind us, school vacations are coming up. Many of us plan vacations that will leave our homes unattended for several days at a time. In order to protect your home and its contents while you are away, please keep in mind the following five step security check.  If you don't have vacation plans, [...]

ACTIVERAIN FEATURED POST: Selling Your Home Over the Holiday

The holidays are fast approaching. Regardless of what denomination you are- the next couple of months are probably going to be more hectic than most as you prepare to conclude 2011 with friends and family. If your home is on the market, this time of year is also particularly tricky. Fortunately there is great advice for those of you looking [...]

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