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Coolidge Corner Condo has it all! If you want a 2 BR, 2.5 Bath condo with all the goodies like a gas fireplace for cozy chats, a fully equipped granite/maple kitchen that keeps you in the action, a private balcony for evening drinks, two separate garage parking spaces so you never get wet or have...
11/13/2010
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You are buyer looking for a four bedroom home in Newton. You have three teenagers so you want good space, say over 4,000 sf and a spacious lot over 9,000 sf. A 2-car garage is a must. You have been pre-qualified for up to $1.5M. As of today, there are currently 11 homes on the market in Newton ma...
11/11/2010
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The Newton Centre Garden is an amazing display of exquisite specimens even in the fall. A garden with seasonal interest is labr of love and planning. We can be grateful to the Newton Community Pride's Beautification Committee for their many volunteer hours. They not only maintain this award-winni...
11/02/2010
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Newton Real Estate Sales September 2010[/caption] Look at September numbers for the Newton real estate market. Even with the expiration of the tax incentives, number of sold single family homes sold in September 2010 increased over 2009. Pending sales (contracts signed under agreement) are not qu...
10/26/2010
The Silver Newtones, a senior choral group, sparked up the Newton Harvest Fair on Sunday with a few tunes including a Halloween mood piece, "SilverNewtones at the Harvest Fair". The fun filled group is open and welcomes new members with open arms. They are a non-profit and use their talents to br...
10/18/2010
L'Aroma Cafe & Bakery is an urban oasis tucked away at 15 Spencer Street nested behind West Newton Center. The Cafe is cozy yet spacious with a second floor that would be ideal for coffee meetings. The shop offers wifi and is a great spot for a quiet place to work on a laptop! This week I met my ...
10/16/2010
Architect Chris Chu Newton Architect, Chris Chu, is collaborating with the team from This Old House to magically transform a Newton home. The home is located on Islington Peninsula in the Auburndale Village in Newton, MA. Islington Penninsula is surrounded by the Charles River and borders the Nor...
10/05/2010
Real estate is local. I couldn't agree more that we must understand the source when we are taking in information in this world of too much. The national outlook is very different from the state wide or even the city wide view.Eager homebuyers and nervous sellers are often confused by conflicting ...
10/05/2010
Next time you come through Newtonville, stop by the Great Harvest Bread Co and try a complementary slice of bread. You will learn that different breads come out on different days. If you want to plan ahead, go to the website and read the schedule wickedgoodbread.com. My personal favorite is the ...
09/25/2010
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The Ying and Yang of Home BuyingBuying the right home is an important financial and emotional decision. This class will give you MORE than the fundamentals. Find the home that keeps you happy by gaining insight to your personal home buying psychology. Learn to pay attention to the important eleme...
09/19/2010
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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.