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Vacation-Home Market Snapshot

A closer look at the vacation home market

With the summer season ramping up, it’s a good time to take a look at the vacation-home market. The NAR reported lower vacation-home sales in 2015, despite the fact that the numbers were the second highest in about 10 years. There were approximately 920,000 vacation-home sales nationally compared to 1.13 million in 2014.

Newton Market Update: May 2016

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The Greater Boston Association of Realtors has released the local market updates for March 2016 and judging from the high number of inventory available in the Newton area, it’s a buyer’s market.

The supply of homes for sale in March was up over February, indicating that more sellers are deciding to list their homes. However, while prices were up over last year, the increases aren’t too lofty.

Atlanta's Most Luxurious Property for $25M

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The most compelling private residence to ever be offered to market in the history of Atlanta. Situated on 17 private and pristine park-like acres with substantial Chattahoochee River frontage. Unrivaled amenity package, including resort-style infinity-edge swimming pool, lighted tennis court, fully equipped gym, spa, theater, hobby house, underground ballroom with catering kitchen, formal and informal gardens, entire estate generator, guard house, caretakers suite and Presidential-level security system.

 

Off-Campus Housing in the Boston-Area Rated One of the Most Expensive In The Country

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If you are a college student looking for off-campus housing for the coming semester and are planning to live within a 1 mile radius from your school, brace yourself!

RadPad, a startup specializing in apartment searches, compiled a list of?50 universities that have the most expensive off-campus apartments.?Boston area schools took up a full fifth of the chart. The rankings are based on the average rent for a 2 bedroom apartment within 1 mile from the campus.

Five Tips to Wow Your Clients

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When was the last time you received an unexpected service or treat? Perhaps your favorite restaurant gave you an appetizer on the house or the local baker you frequent gave you a free pastry “just because.”Did it put a smile on your face and make you want to tell everyone you know about the great service you received?

That’s how your clients feel when you go the extra mile for them, not just while you’re working with them on a transaction, but before and after as well. It’s the little things you do to show your clients you care that matter in the long run. Show them you want to establish trust. 

Attracting Millennial Agents and Customers

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Millennials will soon become the largest group looking to buy and sell their homes, and are set to become the real estate industry?s most influential demographic. To keep your real estate business thriving over the next two decades, you will need to attract both Millennial customers and agents. Here are a few characteristics to keep in mind.

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The 6 Most Important Features To Look For When Buying A Home

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Don't know where to start when it comes to looking at a home? Don't worry - here are the 6 most important features you shold be looing for in every home.

Sales Seesaw: Vacation Homes Decrease, Investment Purchases Leap

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According to the National Association of REALTORS, in 2015, investment purchases saw an increase for the first time in five years. Meanwhile, vacation home sales cooled off but still remained at the second highest amount in nearly a decade.

Reflecting the strong price growth seen throughout the U.S., the median sales price of both vacation and investment homes surged in 2015.

 

5 Mistakes to Avoid When Choosing a Mortgage

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For many people, a mortgage will be their largest monthly expense.  Most homebuyers fail to properly prepare or negotiate and end up paying much more for their loans than they need to. If you clicked on this article, you’re already on the right track. Here are 5 things to avoid when selecting a mortgage.

 

Ideally-Located Expansive Contemporary

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28 Barney Hill Road
Wayland, MA

You approach this private enclave by the circular drive. The entry hall is inviting with its cath ceiling and skylight. You enter the grand dining/ living/ billiard room through French Doors and marvel at its dual stone fireplaces and built-in media center (the electronics will remain). The kitchen also [...]

Modern Hilltop Abode by Architect Walter Gropius

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30 The Ledges Road
Newton, MA

Pristine 1.27 acre of level hill top land overlooking a picturesque countryside view. A rare opportunity to own a home built in collaboration with a world renowned architect Walter Gropius. The house is built from granite blocks quarried in Maine. Well maintained inside and out; the elegant step-down living [...]

Excpetional Stucco Colonial Family Home

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108 Hammond
Newton, MA

This exceptional Stucco Colonial is sited on over 19,000 square feet of fenced level land. This home is perfect for elegant entertaining and comfortable family living. Sun streams through the large, well proportioned rooms. Extensively renovated, this property boasts top quality finishes and impeccable taste. A large [...]

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