Can you guess the most expensive town? The answer might surprise you.

Back Bay, South End, and the Leather District all exceed $1 million.

Want to live in Wellesley? How about trying Natick instead? Savvy alternatives to some of Eastern Massachusetts’s priciest neighborhoods.

Gas-lamp-lit lanes, historical architecture, and charming shops—no wonder this Boston neighborhood is such a coveted place to live.

This 15,500-square-foot compound has 280 feet of private beach, 14 bathrooms, and 3.66 acres, plus a resort-style pool, golf simulator, massage room, and a 5,000-bottle wine cellar.

It’s amazing what a few miles can do to the market. This month, we compare two spacious homes, each with a butler’s pantry.

Goat not included.

Really, this is the one.

Oyster Pond views, a three-story guesthouse, and a beautiful pool make this 7,700-square-foot property a dream come true for coastal luxury living.

This brand-new home comes with 7,376 square feet, 13 rooms, and one serenely cultivated landscape.

With jaw-dropping views and top amenities, this $12.5 million penthouse is a dreamy perch of luxury living.

The local properties you ogled the most this year.

From high-end showrooms to bargain basements, these local shops to help furnish your home.

A record-breaking pair of Union Park rowhouses sold this year became the neighborhood’s highest single-family home purchases of all-time.

This month, we compare a stately brick-clad Colonial in Newton Centre and a Craftsman-style home near Jamaica Pond.