Get ready for a sizzling South American getaway.

An excerpt from a lecture given by the Irish writer Oscar Wilde on his 1882 American tour.

A local restaurant designer lusts after a sofa with good bones.

Panoramic views from a three-bedroom condo at the Ritz Carlton.

Looking for a home? We’ve cut out the work for you.

It’s in the historic Portland Press Herald building.

Yes: Spend the money, get a quicker sale. No: Avoid the hassle, but accept the lower price.

If you’ve moved to a new town and your abode is hidden down a winding driveway, mingling is tough. How to break in without feeling like a middle schooler circling the cafeteria? Like any good Realtor would tell you, dress up what you’ve already got. Here’s how.

Boston real estate may be a solid-gold bet, but buying and selling requires know-how. Here’s who’s in the game, where things are hot, and how to navigate the market to find your next home.

How hot is it? An inside look at home sales in four hot markets.

Five couples share their buying stories and why they ended up where they did.

Statistics about Boston’s real estate market.

Don’t believe we’re in a boom? Let real estate agent David Bates, who chronicles trends on his website, the Bates Real Estate Report, convince you.

Developers are luring amenity seeking buyers out to the suburbs with elaborate campuslike complexes.

In a hot urban market, renting is becoming an increasingly attractive option for Bostonians.