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Selling Your Home? Don't Know Where to Begin?

Your Castles Unlimited Realtor is an expert in marketing homes. But your role in the final results is just as important: to make your home as attractive as possible to potential buyers.
Remember that first impressions count. You should do everything you can to make that first impression a
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Selling Your Home? Lost on How to Start? Read Here!

            You have probably seen stories about how the Boston real estate market has been cruising along and you may be wondering what your home is really worth in today's seller's market...We've outline some of the most important [...]
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Top 10 Places to Visit in Newton, MA

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This spring, take a mini "staycation" to relax! These top 10 places in Newton are perfect for exploring with your family and friends. So play tourist for the day and make a day revisiting these familiar places, or exploring new locations in your City. Either way, these sights in Newton are a must see this

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Here's the 411 on Credit Scores

Realtors often first direct their clients to get approved for a loan amount through their favorite lender. However, many of these clients feel betrayed, cheated and at times embarrassed to learn that the credit scores they counted on, in some cases paid for or obtained for free are not used by mortgage [...]

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ACTIVERAIN FEATURED POST: Selling Your Home Over the Holiday

The holidays are fast approaching. Regardless of what denomination you are- the next couple of months are probably going to be more hectic than most as you prepare to conclude 2011 with friends and family. If your home is on the market, this time of year is also particularly tricky. Fortunately there is great advice for those of you looking [...]

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How to Protect Your Home This Winter

 

 
With winter in full swing and the holidays behind us, school vacations are coming up. Many of us plan vacations that will leave our homes unattended for several days at a time. In order to protect your home and its contents while you are away, please keep in mind the following five step security check.  If you don't have vacation plans, [...]
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Two Energy Saving Innovations that Make a Big Difference

 

There are so many energy efficient solutions to conventional products out there but consumers are often overwhelmed about what makes the most sense (And cents) for them. 
 
A lot of green products will save energy and ultimately money for your household but there are two in particular that are extremely inexpensive and make an enormous [...]
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Top 5 Ways to Increase Open House Traffic

 

A record breaking, mild winter has kick started the real estate market much earlier this year than the usual spring start. Mild temperatures are encouraging buyers to begin their search now, and smart sellers are taking advantage of this by pricing their homes accurately and using effective marketing tools. Here are a few simple tips and [...]

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10 Restaurants to Check Out in Newton, MA

1. Maria Di Napoli Ristorante (Italian)

 

344 Watertown St (617)527-2181
Newton, MA 02458 Casual attire

This restaurant is said to be one of the best Italian restaurants in the western suburbs of Boston. Fresh and mouth-watering, the food here is authentic and delicious. Some recommendations are: Lemonata al fresca (freshly made lemonade),

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Free MLS Real Estate Search, Just For You!

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If you go to www.jimlowenstern.com, there is a tab for MLS free real estate search.
You can even sign up (left module), and be notified for listings in certain areas.
It's that easy.
 
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What You Need to Know About Buying Your First Home

 

 
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 [...]
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