Best Places to Live 2009

It could be worse

Boston magazine's methodology and the sources behind the data.

 

Best Places to Live 2009: Part 1

10 Recession-Proof Towns

Ten towns and neighborhoods where home prices are taking a pass on this whole meltdown thing.

 

Best Places to Live 2009: Part 2

10 Spots Holding Steady

In today's economy, holding steady is no small victory. And when the market finally recovers, these spots are primed to take off first.

 

Best Places to Live 2009: Part 3

Top Burgs for Bargain Hunters

If you've got the financial security—not to mention the stomach—here's where to look for real steals.

 

Best Places to Live 2009: Part 4

Case Studies

We analyzed the current values for specific single-family homes or condos in Cambridge, Wellesley, Allston, Scituate, and the North Shore.

 

Slide Show

Masters of the House

The region’s busiest real estate agents give us their read on the market (and a few words of wisdom, too). VIEW THE SLIDE SHOW!

 

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Yes, You Really Can Still Get $$$

With national banks doing the bailout shuffle, the best chance for loans lies closer to home.

 

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How to Hunker Down

Your starter home is looking like a stay-put home. (Or the empty nest is no longer yielding golden eggs.) Our tips for making do, constructively.

 

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How's the Market Been Treating Your Town?

A look at changes over time in median single-family home and condo prices for 155 cities, towns, and neighborhoods in and around Boston.