Over the last 5 years, the Chinese have invested over $150 billion into the US housing market - $28.6 billion in 2015 alone. Currently one of the largest foreign homebuyers, the immense interest from Chinese buyers has greatly helped the recovery of the US housing market. While they have been purchasing both commercial and residential properties, the … Continue reading The Purchasing Power of Chinese Investors In the U.S. Housing Market
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Looking for something to do on a sunny summer day? Here are the most beautiful hikes all under an hour from Boston. Breakheart Reservation Driving time from Boston: 25-25 minutes Where: 177 Forest Street, Saugus Hours: Sunrise to sunet Cost: Free Located in the towns of Saugus and Wakefield, the reservation’s 700 acres of forest … Continue reading The Best Hikes Within An Hour Of Boston
Buying your first home can be very exciting. Among all the decisions you'll have to make when you seek that home is whether you want to buy one that's ready to move into and live in as is, or one that needs a little work. Many people lean towards fixer-uppers because of the lower cost. … Continue reading Should You Buy A Fixer-Upper As Your First Home?
Looking to get a little more for your real estate listing? Sure, you can paint that front door red and add a few flowerbeds, but curb appeal can only get you so far. One secret to asking more for your home is having a pre-listing inspection. By understanding exactly what the issues are in your … Continue reading Why you Should Have a Pre-Listing Home Inspection
While a quick look out the window may be enough to send you over the edge--Does the grass need cutting? Do the weeds need pulling? Have the flowers all wilted? Is the pool swarming with dead bugs? --Having access to a yard is probably one of the greatest things about owning a home. However, if … Continue reading Simple Tips to Make Your Backyard Beautiful
This beautiful and impressive mansion is situated on Geneva's Right Bank, just a stone's throw from the lake and international organizations. It boasts sublime unobstructed panoramic views of the lake and Mont Blanc.
This beautiful 17th century villa is located in the beautiful countryside of Lucca and used to belong to the Mansi, a very well-known family in Europe in the silk trade. The original building dates back to the second-half of the 16th century and it has been largely re-transformed in the 18th century by the architect Giusti, in such a way as to give elegance to the facade.
Palazzo di Amore represents the ultimate lifestyle. Its extraordinary 25 acres of spectacular vistas over sculpted canyons and jeweled city lights, is both exceedingly private and exceptionally convenient to world famous shopping. The estate is able to comfortably host up to thousands of very special guests for a divine and intimate sit-down dinner. It can … Continue reading A Majestic Mediterranean Villa above Beverly Hills
Stunning 6 bedrooms villa with 7,116 sq. ft. living area spread over a 15,039 sq. ft. lot. The residence floor plan is centered around a courtyard and it features a covered terrace, a summer kitchen, outdoor pool, media room and a 3 car garage. The interior is meticulously finished with custom millwork, light colors and quartz counters.
Part sophisticated resort, part primitive playground, Peninsula Papagayo fulfills a dream to create Costa Rica's premier 5-star residential resort destination. Imagine a tropical wilderness nearly surrounded by sapphire waters, spanning 1,400 acres, 11 miles of coastline, 8 miles of bluff edges and 21 spectacular, un-crowded beaches. It's the ultimate safe haven and picture-perfect setting … Continue reading This house seems to float above the canopy and merge into the sloping site
Palatial residence with 24,000 sq. ft. of living area. The interior is finished with impeccable and meticulous details including marble floors, white oak herringbone floors, fabric treated and gold leaf wall treatments, onyx bar, panel perimeter ceiling moldings.
Le Chateau de Versailles is built in 2016. The property is spread over 4.4 acres set on the beach between the ocean and Intracoastal. 465 feet on the ocean and 492 feet on Intracoastal, with two docks for a 200-foot yacht.
Jim Lowenstern 