Sofia Rivera

Staff Writer

Sofia Rivera is a staff writer at Boston, where she covers all things real estate. She has a degree in journalism from Simmons College, where she also studied communications and Spanish. Having lived in and around Boston for years, she is on a never-ending hunt for the city's best chai latte.

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Home & Property

Massachusetts Ranked Twice on CNN Money’s List of the Best Places to Live

One Boston neighborhood and one city suburb earned a spot. Can you guess which ones?

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Seven New England Airbnbs to Satisfy Your Leaf Peeping Needs

Looking to appreciate some stunning fall foliage? Peep these woodland wonderlands.

Putnam-Balch House/Greymoor mansion in Salem
Home & Property

On the Market: A Ritzy and Historic Manor in Salem

The Putnam-Balch house is a Salem staple and an architectural marvel.

haunted hayride
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Nine Haunted Hayrides in New England

When the clock strikes October, make your way to one of these Halloween joyrides.

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Five Homes for Sale in and around Boston for under $400k

Check out this sunny one-bedroom condo by Arlington’s Spy Pond for $299k, among other local gems.

Sudbury mansion with a car wash
Home & Property

On the Market: An Enormous Mansion with Its Own Car Wash

There’s garage parking for eight cars, too.

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Five Cute Apartments for Rent around Coolidge Corner

Including a studio, four-bedroom, and covetable options in between.

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Five Pretty Open Houses in Roslindale to Check out This Weekend

Spiral staircases, parkside locations, indigo townhouses, lovely yards, and more.

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On the Market: A Family Compound on Yarmouth’s Great Island

Soothing hues, water views, and room enough for all your loved ones.

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Either-Or: An Antique Cape in Sandwich vs. an Artsy Leather District Loft

It’s amazing what a few miles will do to the market.

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On the Market: A Maine Country Lodge with 16 Bedrooms and 110 Acres

Featuring a Gothic great hall and grounds designed by Frederick Law Olmsted.

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Six Stately Victorian Homes for Sale around the City

Built in the late 1800s, these ornate residences are a sight to behold, inside and out.

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Five Homes for Sale with Splendid Sunrooms

Soak up the sun in these plant-filled solariums, heated conservatories, and four-season porches.

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Five Sweet Single-Family Homes for Sale in West Roxbury

Back decks, wide windows, and lovely yards bedeck these Boston homes, starting at $499,000.

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On the Market: A Nature-Lover’s Paradise in Sherborn

Six acres, a private pond, a helipad, and wildlife galore—just 25 miles out of Boston.