This estate includes 1 castle château built around the Year 1789 with 33 rooms including 15 bedrooms and it's a lighted attic of around 0.37 acres.1 concierge space on 2 floors. 1 caretaker's house with 3 bedrooms and a garage.  Check it out now. 

Many of today’s homeowners bought or refinanced their homes during the pandemic when mortgage rates were at history-making lows. Since rates doubled in 2022, some of those homeowners put their plans to move on hold, not wanting to lose the low mortgage rate they have on their current house. 

Some Highlights Many people believe you need to put down 20% of the purchase price when you buy a home. But recent homebuyers actually put down far less on their purchase. And with programs like FHA loans, VA loans, and USDA loans, some qualified buyers are able to put down as little as 0-3.5%

The housing market has gone through a lot of change recently, and much of that was a result of how quickly mortgage rates rose last year. Now, as we move through 2023, there are signs things are finally going to turn around. 

As mortgage rates rose last year, activity in the housing market slowed down. And as a result, homes started seeing fewer offers and stayed on the market longer. That meant some homeowners decided to press pause on selling. Now, however, rates are beginning to come down—and buyers are starting to reenter the market.

There are plenty of good reasons you might be ready to move. No matter your motivations, before you list your current house, you need to consider where you’ll go next.

Some Highlights If you’re thinking of buying a home this year, be sure to factor in the long-term benefits of homeownership. On average, nationwide, home prices appreciated by 288.7% over the last 32 years. That means homeowners grow their net worth significantly in the long term. Homeownership wins over time. Let’s connect so you can …

We are pleased to announce that Kurt Yang represented the buyer of a $40,000,000 transaction in New York and CASTLES(R) Luxury is off to a great start!
Kurt has worked diligently to ensure that the buyer received a fair and equitable deal and his hard work has paid off. Please join us in congratulating Kurt on this milestone achievement.
We have high expectations for CASTLES(R) Luxury, and we are confident that this accomplishment is just the beginning. We look forward to celebrating more successes in the future.

If you’ve been following the housing market over the last couple of years, you’ve likely heard about growing affordability challenges. But according to experts, the key factors that determine housing affordability are projected to improve this year. Selma Hepp, Executive, Deputy Chief Economist at CoreLogic, shares: “. . . with slowly improving affordability and a

Some Highlights If you’re thinking about selling your house, recent headlines about home prices falling month-over-month may have you second guessing your decision—but perspective matters. While home prices are down slightly month-over-month in some markets, home values are still up almost 10% nationally on a year-over-year basis. A nearly 10% gain is still dramatic compared…

During the pandemic, second homes became popular because of the rise in work-from-home flexibility. That’s because owning a second home, especially in the luxury market, allowed those homeowners to spend more time in their favorite places or with different home features...

Having seen a price reduction of eight million dollars, the Chateau-esque Los Angeles mansion of actor and former funky bunch ringleader Mark Wahlberg is now tagged at $79.5 million.

Chateau Wahlberg has a big footprint to match its limestone pretentions; with 30,500 sq. ft. of interiors and 6.14 acres’ worth of grounds, its size is impressive even for its Beverly Park location. The property was initially listed in April of this year. Wahlberg had it custom built by Los Angeles trophy home expert Richard Landry; it was completed in 2014.

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To be built. Your client will have the ability to have a custom-designed house built by one of Boston's top builders and interior designers. 3-4 floors your choice. A full walk-out basement, three-car garage, stucco/ stone exterior, and much more.  

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Listing Agent: Jim Lowenstern

Located in a secluded and beautiful village in the province of Segovia. The Counts lived in the castle for generations, and it was a place visited by the Court of Isabel the Catholic.

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Listing Agent: Alberto Sanchez