newton: Waterfront Property at 280 Islington Road, Newton, MA, 02466 - 11/16/13 01:39 AM




This beautiful estate is perfect for any outdoor or nature lover who enjoys a spacious yard and calming waterfront views. This private property also contains a fireplace, a updated bedrooms and a recently renovated kitchen. Located nearby is a golf course, highway access, T-station, and a public school.
For more information on this property, please click here.
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newton: 123 Sargent St, Newton, MA 02458 - 07/19/13 03:49 AM
   

Type: Single-Family Residential Rooms: 16 Bedrooms: 6 Baths: 4 Full / 1 Half Year Built: 1875 Garage: Attached Heating: Central Heat, Forced Air, Gas Cooling: Central Air Listing price: $3,300,000 Taxes: $24,606  
High ceilings, large windows and custom woodwork are just a few of the fine details the current owners have put on this beautifully renovated Victorian. A modern kitchen features custom cabinetry and top-of-the-line appliances, while a big backyard allows for various activities.
For more information on this listing, visit our Castles® Magazine listing here.
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newton: 152 Suffolk Road: Elegant Estate in Chestnut Hill - 06/25/13 06:33 AM
152 Suffolk Road
 
Newton, MA 02467
 
             
  
 History
This luxurious estate was built in 1904 by highly acclaimed architects Chapman and Frazer for the Houghtons, the daughter of a Massachusettes Supreme Court Judge and her husband, the son of a wealthy businessman. Since then, the property has become one of Chestnut Hill's landmarks for its history, expansive garden and the Houghton Pond.
The estate's expansive garden was added to the home in 1906 by Martha Houghton, the daughter of the supreme court judge, who wished to construct a diverse garden with every … (1 comments)

newton: Elegant Spanish-Mediterranean Home In Newton, MA - 06/19/13 06:33 AM

This property is located at 152 Suffolk Road, Newton, MA 02467
 
This spacious, elaborate home contains 8 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, and 1 partial bathroom. The interior of the home features two long wings, arched ceilings, spacious rooms, making it the perfect home for entertaining. The exterior of the home includes a lush yard and assorted vegetation. The home sits on a comfortable 69,696 square feet of land.
 
To take a virtual tour of this property, click here.
To view this listing on castlesmag.com, click here.
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newton: Two Top Police Officers Leave Newton Police Dept. - 06/14/13 03:36 AM
According to Deirdre Fernandes, writer for the Globe, the top two lieutenants in the Newton Police Department unexpectedly left their offices this week.
On Wednesday morning, Newton Police Chief Howard Mintz found two letters on his desk from Edward Aucoin, head of the department’s internal affairs office, and Hugh Downing, chief executive officer. The letters claimed the officers will be using their accrued time off.
Mintz, who recently became chief, has been implementing a 40-day review of the department and making suggestions for changes. Among those changes, Aucoin and Downing are to move out of their current department and into the … (0 comments)

newton: New Listing in Newton, MA - 06/06/13 05:44 AM
 
39 West Street, Newton, MA 02458  
 
 
 
 
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Newton, MA is a much sought after area due to its wealth of public schools, private schools and colleges, convenient transportation systems and quiet neighborhoods.  Our newest listing is a beautiful townhouse at 39 West Street, Newton, MA.  The condominium includes a private yard and deck off the first floor.  The interior features 3 bedrooms and two full baths and two half baths, elegant hard wood floors and architectural flourishes such as columns and insets for your furnishings.  The kitchen is … (0 comments)

newton: Recent Listings in Newton - 03/18/13 03:43 AM
 
1. 30 Valentine Park
Newton, MA 02465
 
To view the complete listing, click here.
Price: $2,995,000
Bedrooms: 5
Sq.ft: 5,500
 
2. 93 Bellevue Street
Newton, MA 02458

To view the complete listing, click here.
Price: $5,700,000
Bedrooms: 6
Sq.ft: 11,751
 
3. 39 Cottonwood Road
Newton, MA 02459

To view the complete listing, click here.
Price: $2,495,000
Bedrooms: 5
Sq.ft: 9,440

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newton: New Listings in Boston & Surrounding Areas - 03/08/13 01:33 AM
 
1. 385 Beacon Street
Boston, MA 02116

To view the complete listing, click here.
Price: $3,995,000
Bedrooms: 4
Sq.ft: 4,778
2.  36 Birch Hill Road
Newton, MA 02465

To view the complete listing, click here.
Price: $2,795,000
Bedrooms: 4
Sq.ft: 5,922
3. 20 Reservoir Road
Brookline, MA 02467 
 
To view the complete listing, click here. 
Price: $2,499,000
Bedrooms: 5
Sq.ft: 5,292

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newton: Newton, MA Market Report - 02/26/13 06:08 AM

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 on the historical average sale price and its changes.  Click below to read the market report.

   
 
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newton: New Listings in Boston and Surrounding Area - 02/25/13 03:18 AM
1.) 5 Willow Road
Weston, MA 02493 
   
   
To view the complete listing, click here. 
Price: $14,500,000
Bedrooms: 7
Sq.ft: 588,060

2) 211 Commonwealth Avenue
Boston, MA 02116
  
  
To view the complete listing, click here.
Price: $15,500,000
Bedrooms: 11
Sq.ft: 15,000

3) 10 Marlborough Street
Boston, MA 02116
 
   
To view the complete listing, click here.
Price: $11,750,000
Bedrooms: 10
Sq.ft: 3,752

 
 
 
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newton: 134 Chestnut Hill Road, Newton MA 02467 - 01/10/13 02:07 AM
134 Chestnut Hill Road
Newton, MA 02467

Located in historic Old Chestnut Hill, this custom English Manor Home was built in 2008.  It has great space for eneternatinment, superb craftsmanship, custom moldings, grand foyer, and a state of the art chef's kitchen.  It also has high 10 foot ceilings and large windows for plenty of sunlight.
 
  
  
To view the complete listing, click here.
Price: $6,495,000   
Rooms: 13
Bedrooms: 5
Bathrooms: 5 (3 half baths)  
Sq.Ft: 7,544



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newton: My Television Show Raises Money For Worth Causes - 12/20/12 09:32 PM
Now my television show that combines information about the real estate market with New England tourism spotlights and charitable contribution raising for worth causes is available in HD through the link below.  This is New England Propsperity's first show.  Enjoy!
http://www.newtv.org/video/new-england-prosperity/episode-1
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newton: New England Prosperity's Television Debut - 11/26/12 05:55 AM
  The first installment of the New England Prosperity TV show is now up on YouTube! You can watch it below, or you can click here to watch it on YouTube.  New England Prosperity is an international real estate referral service with network members who represent such companies as Coldwell Banker, Century 21, Sotheby's, Prudential, ERA, Realty Executives, and many more including regional organizations and independent brokerages, and we help non-profit organizations raise money.   Don't forget to check out the website: http://newenglandprosperity.org/         … (0 comments)

newton: New Condo Listings in Massachusetts - 11/18/12 03:22 AM
1.) 263 Nahanton StreetNewton, MA 02459
    
To view the complete listing, click here.
Price: $1,299,000 Rooms: 9 Bedrooms: 2Bathrooms: 3.5Sq.Ft: 2,530

2.) 50-B Highland Avenue - Unit PHCambridge, MA 02139
    
To view the complete listing, click here.
Price: $1,389,000 Rooms: 7 Bedrooms: 4Bathrooms: 3Sq.Ft: 2,649

3.) 16 Upton Street - Unit 4Boston, MA 02118
    
To view the complete listing, click here.
Price: $1,395,000 Rooms: 7 Bedrooms: 3Bathrooms: 2.5Sq.Ft: 1,831


 
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newton: New Luxury Listings in Castles Magazine - Newton, MA - 11/06/12 05:47 AM
1.) 152 Suffolk RoadNewton, MA 02467
  
  
To view the complete listing, click here.
Price: $3,850,000 Rooms: 15 Bedrooms: 8Bathrooms: 5.5Sq.Ft: 8,208

2.) 20 Claremont StreetNewton, MA 02458
  
  
To view the complete listing, click here.
Price: $3,800,000 Rooms: 14 Bedrooms: 6Bathrooms: 6 (2 half baths)Sq.Ft: 8,100

3.) 31 Sterling StreetNewton, MA 02465
  
  
To view the complete listing, click here.
Price: $3,595,000 Rooms: 15 Bedrooms: 5Bathrooms: 6 (2 half baths)Sq.Ft: 6,700





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newton: New Listings in Needham, Brookline, and Newton - 11/05/12 03:57 AM
1.) 436 South StreetNeedham, MA 02492
  
  
To view the complete listing, click here.
Price: $3,600,000 Rooms: 18 Bedrooms: 7Bathrooms: 6 (2 half baths)Sq.Ft: 9,524

2.) 30 Clyde StreetBrookline, MA 02467
  
  
To view the complete listing, click here.
Price: $4,950,000Rooms: 12 Bedrooms: 4Bathrooms: 4.5Sq.Ft: 6,652

3.) 50 Crestwood RoadNewton, MA 02465
  
  
To view the complete listing, click here.
Price: $3,900,000Rooms: 11 Bedrooms: 5Bathrooms: 4 (2 half baths)Sq.Ft: 6,500




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newton: New Listing- Newton Centre Tudor- $599,000! - 10/15/12 07:11 AM
This single family residence at 20 Burrage Road in Newton Centre is only $599,000.  It has some settling/ structural issues but is well located and priced to sell.  The current owner has a building permit if you would like a newly constructed house.  We can have a 2700 sf house designed and delivered for $1.35 Million at that address.
Call Jim Lowenstern at 617-733-8280 for details.  www.castlesunlimited.com
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newton: Luxury Listings In Newton, MA - 10/15/12 01:33 AM
1.) 134 Chestnut Hill RoadNewton, MA 02467
  
  
To view the complete listing, click here.
Price: $6,795,000   Rooms:   13Bedrooms: 5Bathrooms: 5 (3 half baths)  Sq.Ft: 7,544

2.) 240 Otis StreetNewton, MA 02465
  
  
To view the complete listing, click here.
Price: $3,999,000   Rooms:  16Bedrooms: 6Bathrooms: 4.5  Sq.Ft: 6,497

3.) 30 The LedgesNewton, MA 02459
  
  
To view the complete listing, click here.
Price: $4,498,000   Rooms:  13Bedrooms: 5Bathrooms: 6  Sq.Ft: 7,148


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newton: What I Saw On My Commute Today... - 10/04/12 05:50 AM
TURKEYS!


I guess the turkeys are already waiting for Thanksgiving!
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newton: What You Need to Know About Buying Your First Home - 10/03/12 08:31 AM

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 home:
1. Can you afford to leave the rent behind and pay a monthly mortgage?
Although mortgage rates are at their all-time low, you should always do some calculations first!  
2. What kind of down payment should you set aside?
Typically, buyers put down 20%. However, with a smaller down … (0 comments)

 
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