I wrote an article for The Realty Times about important steps to take before considering flipping a house. It is not as easy as you may think it is to generate profit from house flipping, but after reading this article you may get a sense of how possible your goal is. I go into further detail on these points:
- Hiring a pro - Planning ahead - Types of properties - Neighborhood - Financing - Labor - Resale
To read the article, click here.
James D. Lowenstern, GRI, LI, IRES Castles Unlimited® Realtor® (617) 733-8280 jim@castlesunlimited.com www.CastlesUnlimited.com www.jimlowenstern.com www.CastlesMag.com (0 comments)
To view the complete listing, click here. Price: $1,750,000 Rooms: 10Bedrooms: 5Bathrooms: 5.5 Sq.Ft: 4508
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james d lowenstern: Penthouse in New York breaks record price sale of $90,000,000
- 05/23/12 01:34 AM
A penthouse in the 90-story One57 building of New York just sold for a record-breaking price of $90 million. The 10,923 square-foot apartment takes up the top two floors of the building, includes 6 bedrooms and eight bathrooms, and also contains a "grand salon" with 23-foot ceilings.
It is located on 155 West 57th Street across from Carnegie Hall and south of Central Park, with astounding views of the city. The buyer remains unknown, but the developer of the building, Gary Barnett, referred to them as a "very nice family" who "people would recognize."
To view the complete listing, click here. Price: $1,199,900 Rooms: 4Bedrooms: 2Bathrooms: 2 Sq.Ft: 1,330
James D. Lowenstern, GRI, LI, IRES Castles Unlimited® Realtor® (617) 733-8280 jim@castlesunlimited.com www.CastlesUnlimited.com www.jimlowenstern.com www.CastlesMag.com (2 comments)
james d lowenstern: The Residences at 210 South Street, Boston MA 02111
- 05/18/12 07:02 AM
The Residences at 210 South Street are in an eleven-story luxury condominium building in the heart of Boston. The building is conveniently located near the Financial District, Theater District, Faneuil Hall, the Waterfront, and South Station.
1.) 210 South Street, Unit 8-5 Boston, MA 02111
To view the complete listing, click here. Price: $620,900 Rooms: 3Bedrooms: 1Bathrooms: 1 Sq.Ft: 1,045
2.) 210 South Street, Unit 4-2Boston, MA 02111
To view the complete listing, click here. Price: $685,000 Rooms: 4Bedrooms: 2Bathrooms: 2 Sq.Ft: 1,354
3.) 210 South Street, Unit 2-2Boston, MA 02111
To view the complete listing, click here. Price: $699,000 Rooms: 3Bedrooms: 2Bathrooms: 2 Sq.Ft: 1,392
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james d lowenstern: Featured Listing in Highland Beach, FL - $19,500,000
- 05/18/12 12:51 AM
3901 South Ocean BoulevardHighland Beach, FL 33487 This rare Ocean-to-Intracoastal compound sprawls over 2.9± acres on a stretch of ocean beachfront. The oceanfront mansion opens to dramatic balconies and patios on 3 levels. Served by a cabana bath, covered/open lounge areas edge the shimmering night-lit pool with spillover spa. Across the lawns, a dune walkway steps onto the sands. Multi-boat dockage is featured on the Intracoastal, where a private wooded mangrove preserve backdrops the separate guest house. Both residences have their own motor courts and garages which together total 9 bays.
To view the complete listing, click here. Price: $19,500,000 Rooms: 14Bedrooms: 8Bathrooms: 11 (6 (0 comments)
james d lowenstern: New Listing in Edgartown, MA - $10,900,000
- 05/16/12 01:10 AM
Classic Colonial With Private Beach and Views of Edgartown Harbor & Lighthouse 119 North Water StreetEdgartown, MA 02539 This premier residence features an open floor plan living and dining area, elegant fireplace and a rolling lawn to the water's edge. The home is equipped with top-of-the-line kitchen appliances, flat screen televisions, entertainment and sound system, wireless communication, fax machine and central air conditioning. The home features two bedrooms and two baths on the main floor, plus a second-story master suite with private deck facing Edgartown Harbor.
To view the complete listing, click here. Price: $10,900,000 Rooms: 5Bedrooms: 3Bathrooms: 3 Sq.Ft: 2,079
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james d lowenstern: Featured Listing in Montecito, CA - $10,900,000
- 05/15/12 05:49 AM
1640 Mountain DriveMontecito, CA 93108 Ocean, island, and mountain views abound from this 2 story majestic estate nestled adjacent to the famed San Ysidro Ranch Hotel in the heart of Montecito's Golden Quadrangle on 3+ stupendous acres. The main residence boasts 15,000+/-sq ft and offers all the amenities a discerning buyer would expect. Exceptional outdoor entertaining areas; truly a one of a kind estate.
To view the complete listing, click here. Price: $10,900,000 Rooms: 13Bedrooms: 8Bathrooms: 7 (2 Half Baths)Sq.Ft: 15,000
James D. Lowenstern, GRI, LI, IRES Castles Unlimited® Realtor® (617) 733-8280 jim@castlesunlimited.com www.CastlesUnlimited.com www.jimlowenstern.com www.CastlesMag.com (1 comments)
james d lowenstern: Featured Listing in Laguna Beach, CA - $20,000,000
- 05/14/12 05:46 AM
170 Emerald BayLaguna Beach, CA 92651 Italian Villa overlooking the Pacific Ocean in the east on Emerald Bay, Laguna Beach! Three levels of luxury living with floor-to-ceiling two story windows and a huge bonus room on lower level. Separate maid quarters with it's own entrance, exercise room, temperature controlled wine room, limestone & marble fireplaces, and wrap around view decks on all three levels. Beaumaniere limestone flooring and main level gourmet kitchen.
To view the complete listing, click here. Price: $20,000,000 Rooms: 11Bedrooms: 6Bathrooms: 6.5Sq.Ft: 6,000
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james d lowenstern: Featured Listing in Tampa, FL - $14,900,000
- 05/14/12 02:35 AM
Magnificent Gated Estate in Tampa's Premier Golf and Country Club Community, Avila 706 Guisando De AvilaTampa, FL 33613 This extraordinary 29,000-square-foot estate tucked into Tampa Bay’s most esteemed guard-gated community of Avila provides the exclusivity, privacy and quality of life simply unattainable elsewhere. Modeled after a 17th century British royal palace, the manor encompasses premium materials and craftsmanship throughout. The nearby exclusive Avila Golf and Country Club is widely regarded for its state-of-the-art golf practice facilities and tennis pavilion, 18-hole championship golf course, year-round social events and grand celebrations. Superb fine dining and cuisine is prepared by Executive Chef Neil Connolly in (1 comments)
General information on real estate. Also, general information and real estate information on Massachusetts and Middlesex County and on Newton, MA and towns and cities in the area. These include Brookline, Needham, Wellesley, Watertown, Weston, Waltham, Dedham, etc.