Over 11,000 square feet of meticulously constructed improvements custom designed to embrace the spectacular setting atop nearly 100 peaceful, private acres. Amid the acreage are a main house, guesthouse, gatehouse, infinity-edged saline pool and pool house, gardens, and even a small vineyard.

You are dying to update your home, and you are very excited for the remodeling process to begin. But you aren’t naive. You have heard the horror stories about renovations, and you intend to make yours go smoothly. So you have done your homework, dotted your i’s and crossed your t’s, and you are confident your remodel will go off without a hitch! However, if one of these common mistakes is part of your strategy, you might want to think again.

A new home is one of the biggest purchases people will make in their lifetimes. Regrettably, costly mistakes can be made by anyone involved in the transaction - builders, remodeling contractors, or even the new homeowners themselves. Knowing a few of the common mistakes homeowners make can prevent future confusion and save you lots of time, headaches and most importantly, money.

When it comes to remodeling, the bigger the better is the motto most people go by. According to a recently released National Association of Home Builders survey, additions and whole-house remodels are on the rise. The Joint Center for Housing Studies at Harvard predicts that the amount of money toward remodels will get up to $325 billion by the start of 2017.

Buying real estate is about more than just finding a place to call home. Investing in real estate has become increasingly popular over the last fifty years and has become a common investment vehicle. Although the real estate market has plenty of opportunities for making big gains, buying and owning real estate is a lot more complicated than investing in stocks and bonds. With the following points, you will learn to see real estate as an investment.

When it comes time to list your home on the market, the decision to sell shouldn’t be taken lightly. Rather than asking your Magic 8 Ball whether now’s the time to pack up your belongings and move into a new space, you’ll want to focus on a variety of factors to be sure your decision makes the most sense for you and your family.

A list of our open houses the weekend of June 11th and 12th.

Located on a quiet one-way street in Washington Square, this gorgeous south-facing sun filled 3 bedroom/2.5 bathroom condo offers the feel of a single family home while being incredibly close to the T, restaurants, shops, and Driscoll School. 

The latest national index is further proof that the U.S. housing market is moving further into buying territory. Based on numbers from the end of the first quarter and the recent study that home prices nationally increased 5.4%, the housing market seems to be relatively sound.

A list of quick and easy tasks you can complete to boost your home's appeal for the summer buying season.

This majestic waterfront estate is 8,407 square feet of finely finished space above grade plus an additional 4,667 square feet of finished space below with a walk up to the incredible rear yard. The interior is finished with impeccable and meticulous details including hardwood floors, oversized arched mahogany doors, and sweeping lake views.

Just think: You can snag a rundown place in a good neighborhood for way below market price, invest some time and money renovating it, and end up with a like-new house that's worth at least twice what you paid for it. Sounds good, right? Often, it is. But buying a fixer-upper can be fraught with peril.

This beautiful and impressive mansion is situated on Geneva's Right Bank, just a stone's throw from the lake and international organizations. It boasts sublime unobstructed panoramic views of the lake and Mont Blanc. It is also surrounded by 9,400 m² of magnificent landscaped grounds including a swimming pool and stunning terrace. Built in 1840, this exceptional property benefits from 730 m² of living space and basement level split between 17 rooms. 

This beautiful 17th century villa is located in the beautiful countryside of Lucca and used to belong to the Mansi, a very well-known family in Europe in the silk trade. The original building dates back to the second-half of the 16th century and it has been largely transformed by arch. Oddi in the first half of the 17th century. The property was later re-transformed in the 18th century by the architect Giusti, in such a way as to give elegance to the facade, while the transformation of the park by Filippo Juvarra, endowed the villa of elegant green spaces for which it is nowadays famous. The property consists of a main house, stables and farmhouse, for a total of about 5,000 sq. m., all being surrounded by a park of about 4-5 hectares.