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RECENT BLOG POSTS
During the week of April 4, 2011, the Newton, MA community joined forces to raise awareness about teens and the challenges they face and the resources available to them. Hundreds of local organizations and families gathered at the new Newton North High School for the city wide exposition on Satur...
04/16/2011
"The worm will turn, " was one of my father's favorite expressions. He was in sales for over 40 years. While I listed to real estate industry leader Steve Harney's presentation this week to local real estate professionals I thought of my Dad. Harney's bottom line is that 2011 is the year the hous...
02/21/2011
Has snow impacted the January real estate market? In the wild west of today's information overload, we must reject deceptive and hysterical headlines. To answer this question without looking at the numbers would be just guessing. We need the data--reliable data with referenced sources so we can j...
02/12/2011
The question of the day: "How's the market?" I have been asked that question at least once a day over the past month. The best answer about the overall market is looking at the facts and figures. But when choosing a home, facts and figures aren't enough. The essence of home is personal. Let's loo...
01/12/2011
This is a guest blog post from my colleague, Susanna Stiefel, 30 year resident of Brookline, MA. Brookline is a town of many hills. One of the most prominent is Corey Hill that rears up between Coolidge Corner and Washington Square. If you go straight up steep Summit Avenue all the way to the top...
01/02/2011
It's the silly season. If you are not feeling jolly yet, here are some suggestions to help you find a little peace on earth. [/caption] Take a drive to look at the lights. One of my best winter memories come from the drives we took as a family to see the holiday lights. We didn't always drive int...
12/25/2010
It's the silly season. If you are not feeling jolly yet, here are some suggestions to help you find a little peace on earth. Take a drive to look at the lights. One of my best winter memories come from the drives we took as a family to see the holiday lights. We didn't always drive into Boston to...
12/24/2010
Newton Labs where Newton High School Students Celebrate Innovation The Newton's Lab was launched with electrifying ceremony on December 7, 2010. The collaboration with schools, communities, and business involve Newton High Schools students in learning to make a better world. Students are working ...
12/13/2010
Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays. No rush to buy presents. Just time to enjoy family over an amazing feast. Gratitude is the feeling that keeps on giving. Gratitude gives you a warm and fuzzy feeling. Gratitude gives you a positive attitude. I give you my earnest expression of gratitud...
11/25/2010
This is a 2 bedroom condo to come home to! Convenient urban living near Cleveland Circle, close to the T, shops, restaurants and walking paths. Gracious building with elevator on a shady street. Terrific association with a live-in super and high owner occupancy. Unit looks out to garden space in ...
11/13/2010
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Janet Porcaro

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Houses can form a neighborhood but only people can make it a community. Community is an essential part of family, of lifestyle, and of real estate. Understanding local conditions in Newton is important when it comes to buying and selling real estate, but the neighborhood you choose can have a dramatic impact on all other aspects of your life as well.