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2007 

The social networking site Facebook now has a real estate site that allows you to list properties for free.  Facebook has 49 million users worldwide, so it pays to list on this site.  The real estate section of Facebook is called CribFinder.  In addition to listing a property you can also list yo...
12/28/2007
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Recently I came across a great web site - www.areaconnect.com/crime - where you can compare crime statistics for 8,213 cities in the U.S. You can compare any two cities and also compare these cities with the national average. The site compares statistics for the following types of crimes:MurderFo...
12/28/2007
Recently I cam across a great site - WalkScore.com -  which scores the walkability of any location in the U.S.  If you put in an address the site comes up with a walk score for that address, a map showing locations of schools, shopping, restaurants, etc. and a list showing distance to each of the...
12/28/2007
The monthly rent on this beautiful condo in Newton, MA has been reduced to $2,700.  This beautiful  2 bedroom, 2 bath condo has a large 1449 sq. ft. of living area.  The master suite has a walk-in closet.  There is a beautiful view from the condo and balcony.  The condo has an eat-in kitchen with...
12/25/2007
Weichert Realtors(R) - Castle Unlimited is looking for real estate sales agents. We are looking for both experienced real estate agents and real estate agents who just received their license or expect to receive it soon.  Weicher Realtors(R) - Castles Unlimited is located at 837 Beacon Street, Ne...
12/18/2007
If you need to borrow money for a home (such as for the down payment) or a home improvement, one of the sources you should look at is your 401(k) or 403(b) plan.  It is estimated that about 85 - 90% of 401(k) plans allow plan participants to borrow from them.  Also, many 403(b) plans allow their ...
12/16/2007
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Recently I read about a service of Google called Street View. Street View is a feature of Google Maps and it allows you to "walk" along a street, checking out houses, stores, signs, etc.  You can pan the view around 360 degrees. You can turn left or right to see the sights on a side street.  Stre...
12/16/2007
One of the most important things that buyers who have children or plan to have children look for when looking for a home is a neighborhood with good schools.  Sometimes this is an over riding concern of buyers.  Here are two great sites where buyers and can get information on schools in area they...
12/11/2007
This is an unusual opportunity for expansion,  for a developer or for a new custom built home. This is a rarely available level,  almost half acre (19,980 sq. ft.) lot in Newton Centre, Massachusetts.   The existing house on this lot is a 4 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath Colonial with 2200 sq. ft. of living...
12/11/2007
The price has just been reduced for this  wonderful 1 bedroom condominium in Coolidge Corner in Brookline, Massachusetts.  This lovely unit is located on a tree lined street.  Enjoy the high ceilings, hardwood floors, lovely mouldings, eat in kitchen and large bedroom.  Each room has tall windows...
12/11/2007
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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.