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2011 

  This elegant 1920 home with 13 rooms and 9 bedrooms has been restored and maintained to perfection. Over 5800 sq ft of well proportioned living spaces with superior interior finishes, hardwood floors original craftsmanship and exquisite period detail throughout. Also features finished basement ...
08/18/2011
 22 Goddard Street, Newton Freshly and fully renovated 4-bedroom 2.5 bathrooms Newton home in the countryside area of Newton highlands. A modern residence where all of the work is completed including the landscaping on a large level lot. There is a paved driveway plus off-street parking for 2+ ca...
08/13/2011
Remember the guy who made $1 Billion selling the sub-prime market short?  He's buying up distressed real estate right now and getting a 9% return.  According to him within the next 5 years his investment should more than double as well. Watch this clip: http://video.foxbusiness.com/v/983694584001...
08/11/2011
The MSN article claims that it is a slide show of cities where the housing is selling for full price.  Well, I guess "full price" has more than one metric consideration if you see what I see in the article. In Newton, MA (where I broker) we have housing that sells for "full price"...or even over ...
08/11/2011
I think I can add to this list.  6. Don't just work with "listing brokers" and run all around town without a "buyer broker" who gets to know you, your needs and really represents your interest when you find the right property to negotiate on. 7. Don't work with a FSBO without your "buyer broker" ...
08/09/2011
Great Location! Updated, bright, and spaious one of a kind home. Located on a private 1 acre tree lined lot this home is a must see. The kitchen is granite, cherry and stainless and flows into an oversized family room with skylights. The master bedroom features vaulted ceiling and a spacious mast...
08/08/2011
Maybe if he had hired a Realtor his house might have sold and his wife might not have left him...perhaps even his dog would still be there.  Of course a Realtor would have to have a pro remove the asbestos...we are good but we aren't magicians.  Oh yeah...the job he lost was that of a sign maker...
08/05/2011
The headline says it all.  Now the public knows what Realtors have always known...that Realtors do it best/ better.  I wonder if he stepped down from his position so that he wouldn't be in an ethical conflict with his company's product.Founder of For Sale By Owner Company Turns to REALTOR® for He...
08/04/2011
 Nahanton Woods   Newton, MA   This beautiful luxury condominium community was built in 1978 and sits on almost 30 acres of former conservation land. The quiet community offers condominiums in a 5 story three wing building and its units range from 882 to 2300 sq feet. Building amenities include 2...
08/03/2011
1933 Commonwealth Avenue--Unit 402 Spacious one bedroom apartment with hardwood floors and views of the reservoir and beyond. Very convenient location. Steps to the B and C green line trains. Between Cleveland cirlce and BC campus. Over-sized garage parking space included! On-site management, cl...
08/02/2011
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James Lowenstern

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