massachusetts

House Sales in Bay State

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          Massachusetts' real estate market continued to smolder last month as the number of sales and the price of homes continued their steady ascent in a tight market.

 
          Sales of single-family homes climbed 13.8 percent to 5,925 making last month the best August since 2005, according to market tracker The Warren Group.
 
 


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What Will The New Flood Law Bring?

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         A dramatic increase in flood insurance rates under a new federal law and a redrawing of flood lines by the Federal Emergency Management Agency could harm property values and lead to a new spate of foreclosures just as Massachusetts is beginning to recover from the Great Recession, several speakers told a state legislative panel

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Big Condo Projects On The Way

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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 [...]

Expansion on Boston's Waterfront

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     It's taken a few years, but the renaissance East Boston's waterfront is happening.Construction is finally underway on one major residential project and a second is expected to be permitted by year's end. Earlier this year, construction commenced on Portside at Pier One, the $67 million luxury apartment project on the waterfront [...]

Mortgage Rates Rise

 
     Already difficult, landing a mortgage may actually get a lot harder before it gets easier. We all know the downside now of rising interest rates. Home buyers are in love with rock bottom interest rates, which, at least in theory, have significantly increased their purchasing power. (OK, low rates have also helped reinflate home
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Prepare for the Unexpected This Winter

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I wrote an article for the Newton Patch reminding everyone to prepare for the unexpected Nor'easter's that usually occur every winter.  Before you get buried in snow, there are a few things you should do so that you do not spend the rest of your winter regretting that you did not take these [...]

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 [...]

Featuring Boston's Luxury Condominiums

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1.) 505 Tremont Street- Unit 402 & 403
Boston, MA: 
South End 02116-6306
 
 
To view the complete listing and more photos, click here
Price: $3,990,000
Rooms: 7
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 3.5
Sq.Ft: 3162 
 
 
2.) 45 Province Street, Unit 2502
Boston, MA:
 Midtown 02108
 
 
 
 
 To view the complete listing and more photos, click here

 

 

 

 


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Neighboring New England Mansions

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Price: $16 Million
Rooms: 60
Bedrooms:20
Bathrooms: 20f/5h
This beautiful estate was designed by Guy Lowell- the architect of Boston Museum of Fine Arts amidst 217 acres of meadows and forest. This house is historically detailed throughout the three finished full

 

 

 

 


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Mansions of New England

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Price: $19.5 Million
Bedrooms: 6
Bathrooms: 8f,2h
Living Area: 21,926 sq.ft.
This beautiful Colonial estate has a Georgian revival surrounded by a rich lawn. The features inside this house includes custom millwork, parquet floors, walls of class, and extensive detail

 

 


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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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Featured: Single-Family Homes in Brookline, MA (Under $1,000,000)

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1.) 27 Intervale Road
Brookline, MA 02467: Norfolk County

Click HERE for direct listing and photos

Click here for the visual tour

 

 

 

Status: New
List Price: $899,999
Total Rooms: 8
Beds/Baths: 4/3
Master Baths: Yes
Living Area: 3229 sqft
Acres: 0.37
Style: Contemporary, Ranch, Multi-Level
Basement: Yes
Lender Owned: No
Short Sale With Lender Approval









 

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Featured Single-Family Homes in Newton, MA (Under $1,000,000)

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1.) 38 Grayson Lane
Newton, MA 02462: Middlesex County

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Status: Active
List Price: $999,000
Total Rooms: 8
Beds/Baths: 4/3.5
Master Bath: Yes
Living Area: 3026 sqft.
Acres: 0.38
Style:
Colonial
Basement: Yes
Lender Owned: No
Short Sale With Lender Approval Required: No
Garage: 2 Attached, Garage Door Opener, Side










 

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