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Newton Centre Ranked Top In Nation for Green Homes

According to a new study Newton Centre has been ranked fourth most green in the country. The study looked at homes across the country that were listed from April 2014 to April 2016 to determine what percentage has “green” features, such as energy star ratings, LEED certification and solar panels. To be considered “green” the … Continue reading Newton Centre Ranked Top In Nation for Green Homes

7 Exterior Home Improvements That Increase Resale Value

Curb appeal is everything when it comes to selling your home, 71 percent of prospective home buyers say that a home’s curb appeal is an important factor in their buying decision. Here are seven exterior home improvements that can increase resale value and help sell your home even faster: Replace Your Front Door: A standard … Continue reading 7 Exterior Home Improvements That Increase Resale Value

This Is How Much Walkability Influences Real Estate Prices In Boston

No surprise here. A new report found that an increase of one Walk Score point can increase the price of home in the Boston area by $3,937 or 1.21 percent! Basically, the more walkable the address is to amenities like parks and shops and transportation, the better its walk score and the higher its price. … Continue reading This Is How Much Walkability Influences Real Estate Prices In Boston

Home Maintenance Skills Every Homeowner Should Learn

As we all know houses require upkeep, and unless you’re fine paying tons of money to the repair services you’ll have on speed dial, it pays to master a few home maintenance skills yourself! Here are the basic every homeowner should master: 1. Hanging frames Bare walls don’t make for a cozy home, andeven though installing picture hooks … Continue reading Home Maintenance Skills Every Homeowner Should Learn

This $11M NY Estate Perfectly Balances Comfort & Grandeur

Live Your Dream! Long private drive leads to this extraordinary and impeccable, architecturally significant residence. Magnificent grounds of over four acres and breathtaking water views to the lighthouse make this the perfect home to cozy up and read or host the biggest summer party! 1 Lighthouse Point, Lloyd Harbor, NY, United States Listing ID: 6737 Bedrooms: 7 Bathrooms: 7 Full … Continue reading This $11M NY Estate Perfectly Balances Comfort & Grandeur

Ultra-Luxurious Home for $7M in Cherry Creek

The First Ultra-Luxury Home to Ever Hit the Market in Cherry Creek. Architecturally brilliant, this Colorado-Modern home sits on 1/3 acre and boasts a salt-water pool/hot-tub and a detached man-cave with glass garage door overlooking the pool (also serves as additional 2.5 car garage, studio or recreation area). With a vision of year-round indoor/outdoor living, … Continue reading Ultra-Luxurious Home for $7M in Cherry Creek

Mass. Home Prices Break Records as Sales Near Peak

Sales in Massachusetts are starting to hit their peak. The summer months are always the strongest for closings with July usually the biggest month. This summer, home prices in the Bay State are breaking decade-old records, according to a report out Tuesday morning from The Warren Group, publisher of Banker & Tradesman. The median sale price … Continue reading Mass. Home Prices Break Records as Sales Near Peak

The 10 safest communities in Greater Boston

According to a new analysis of crime rate, Sudbury is the safest community in the Greater Boston Area. With a murder, robbery, and vehicle theft rate of zero (and a very low assault rate), Sudbury did best in all measures of the study, which analyzed data from the FBI and U.S. census. Below are the specific crime stats for Greater … Continue reading The 10 safest communities in Greater Boston