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2017 

According to the Fannie Mae Home Purchase Sentiment Index® (HPSI), confidence in housing has made a near-record return in November. THE HPSI reported a 2.6 percentage increase to 87.8. “In November, the HPSI rebounded to near its all-time high, returning the Index to its gradual upward trend and ...
12/22/2017
With the new trend among women being later marriages, higher education, and increased presence in higher-paying jobs, the era of women homeowners has become a new market that real-estate agents need to be better prepared to serve. To do so, it is impertinent to recognize women’s power as a buying...
12/20/2017
Just last week, Mets baseball Hall of Famer Mike Piazza listed his Tuscan-style villa on Sunset Island in Miami Beach, Florida for $18.5M. “It’s impeccably finished and perfect for raising a family and entertaining,” says Luciana Padula, spokeswoman for listing agents Jill Hertzberg and Jill Eber...
12/18/2017
Now for sale in West Roxbury, this full renovated two-family is conveniently located near the West Roxbury/Newton Line and major transit routes on a beautiful tree-lined street.  A captivating open space concepts connects the living room and dining room with classic woodwork, and the kitchen come...
12/16/2017
Don’t miss your chance at this amazing value in Newton, MA. This new construction colonial features a huge gourmet Thermador kitchen with granite counters, walk-in closet for the master bedroom, classic tile bath and rain shower, and a backyard that is incomparable for this price and area. With s...
12/16/2017
Looking for an investment rental? New findings of HouseCanary—a provider of predictive real estate analytics and insights—suggests that the best deals are to be found in the cooler markets. At this time of year when activity is declining, investors are revealed to likely have better opportunities...
12/11/2017
It’s no secret to brokers that the housing market has seen some short supply. The National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) recently reported a down of 10.4% from last year in the national inventory for pre-owned properties, but according to realtor.com® 2018 National Housing Forecast, groundbreaki...
12/06/2017
In October, pending home sales have picked up steam, showing a 3.5 percent increase in the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) Pending Home Sales Index (PHSI), which posted 109.3 in October, an improvement from 105.6 in September, based on contract signings. “Pending home sales benefited from...
12/04/2017
New construction for an unbeatable price in Newton today. This custom built colonial is decked with every bell and whistle a buyer is looking for, with a spacious kitchen, tile bath with rain shower, and three-car garage. The six-bedroom home is situated on a half-acre with 6,750 Sq. Ft of living...
12/02/2017
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James Lowenstern

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