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Local Market Update for Newton, MA
- By Jim Lowenstern
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How's This for a Title: Ukraine Conflict Boosts US Real Estate Market?
- By Jim Lowenstern
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Ukraine's ongoing war with pro-Russian separatists and their Moscow benefactors is pushing money out of the region -- and into the United States.
"I hate to say it, but all this uncertainty and chaos is great for my business," said Marlen Kruzhkov, a Ukrainian-American attorney whose business is oriented toward foreigners, particularly those [...]
Despite Increased Inventory, First-Time Homebuyers Deterred From Purchasing
- By Samantha Day
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After taking a direct hit in 2012 during the economic slump, and then rising gently in 2013, the national inventory of homes for sale has jumped 11.8 percent in May. However, most of the homes were in the top and middle thirds of the market. Homes in the most affordable price bracket, most favored by first time homebuyers, has been falling [...]
Renovation Tips and Trends
- By Samantha Day
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At times, the thought of renovating can be so daunting that instead, we do nothing. But caring for the properties we love can have many returns - both in terms of our own use and when it come time to sell.
Some renovations involve solely practical
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Spring DIY Tips and Trends
- By Jim Lowenstern
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It finally feels like spring is here! With the warm weather, many are getting ready to clean out the old, and start fresh with the new. But spring cleaning doesn't mean getting rid of everything in the garage. Familiar pieces showcased and refurbished in a special way can be conversation starters and a great way to add life into your space. [...]
Rupert Murdoch's New Bachelor Pad is the Most Expensive Property Ever Bought Below 57th Street
- By Jim Lowenstern
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Rupert Murdoch's divorce with third wife Wendi Deng last year lost him his $44 million Fifth Avenue penthouse on the Upper East Side, but he's not fretting. According to the Wall Street Journal, the business magnate is moving on and going bigger. he is under contract to buy the top four floors of One Madison, a sleek 60-floor condominium on East 23rd [...]
Big Condo Projects On The Way
- By Jim Lowenstern
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For the past year, Bay State homeowners and potential home buyers competed in bidding wars as they targeted a dwindling supply of properties for sale. Massachusetts' housing market rebounded strongly in the first two quarters as the median sale price for single-family homes and condos jumped at double-digit rates and sales [...]
Taper Day Effect on Market
- By Jim Lowenstern
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Bloomberg's Nela Richardson discusses the housing market and whether mortgage rates will rise as a result of tapering. She speaks with Matt Miller on Bloomberg Television's "Street Smart."
Shakira's Miami Water Front Estate is on the Market!
- By Jim Lowenstern
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International pop sensation Shakira is selling her Miami Beach home to settle down with her new family in Barcelona. The singer purchased the home at the beginning of her American career but is now choosing to move on, listing the price of her water front property at
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Portland's Luxury Real Estate Market
- By Jim Lowenstern
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Portland is a city that, as of late, has become a booming metropolis of culture, nature, and activity. The city boasts 31 microbreweries, D.I.Y coffee shops (where patrons brew their own coffee from beans!), and many eclectic eateries. Anyone can find their niche here, and now you
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Luxury Real Estate in South Florida
- By Jim Lowenstern
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The quintissential "hot spot," South Florida's luxury real estate market is better than ever. Here are just a few of the many listings now available to potential buyers looking for a beachy, resort-like lifestyle.
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Newton, MA Market Report
- By Jim Lowenstern
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This is a 2012 year end market report for Newton, MA for single family, condominiums, and multifamily homes. The report includes the average price for which it sold, the days on the market, and the number of listings sold, depending on the price range and number of bedrooms/units for each type of property. It also shows charts and graphs [...]
Walter Gropius-Designed Home on the Market in Newton
- By Jim Lowenstern
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This article was featured on Newton Patch. Click HERE to go to the website.
It's the chance of a lifetime. A landmark historic property in Newton is up for sale, ripe to be plucked by a discerning buyer. A rare gem in a highly desirable location on The Ledges Road in Newton Center, this impressive home was designed in the 1940s by [...]
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