Neighborhood Guides
So You Want to Live in Malden
Step off the Orange Line at Malden Center, and you’re greeted by two worlds: the Malden of yesteryear, with landmarks like the Elmwood (a former […]
So You Want to Live in Harvard Square
Stroll the leafy streets and cobblestone sidewalks of Cambridge on any given day, and you’re immersed in a colorful, curious world with multiple languages being […]
So You Want to Live in Chelsea
Walk down Broadway in Chelsea, and take a second to look up and see the mesmerizing, two-mile long Tobin cascading across your view. The gargantuan […]
So You Want to Live in Medford
Like Everett and Malden, Medford was originally part of Charlestown. But this city of over 50,000 residents will probably remind you more of Somerville—no shocker, […]
So You Want to Live in Everett
Everett is a city on the cusp of significant change. But it’s another C-word that’s the real game changer around Everett these days: Casino. In […]
These Are the Top Places to Live Around Boston Right Now
For the beach bum Coastal towns making waves for more than just ocean views. HULL 2018 Median Single-Family Price: $415,000 Property Tax Rate: $13.42 Morning […]
So You Want to Live in Coolidge Corner
From the moment the T sails into Harvard and Beacon Streets, Coolidge Corner comes into view as both quaint and bustling. Take a stroll down Harvard […]
The Ultimate Guide to Chinatown
A new generation is taking over, and the neighborhood is changing faster than ever. From culture to politics to food—and just in time for the […]
So You Want to Live in Union Square
Union Square is at a crossroads—both literally and figuratively. Originally known as Liberty Pole Square, the area was renamed Union Square for the union of […]
So You Want to Live in Central Square
Central Square itself isn’t exactly a residential area. Instead, it’s more of a nexus for the four neighborhoods that come together at Mass. Ave: Cambridgeport, […]
So You Want to Live in the Seaport
Call it what you will: The Seaport, the South Boston Waterfront, the Innovation District—no matter its name, the neighborhood has become one of Boston’s hottest […]
So You Want to Live in Mattapan
It’s not all that common to find a neighborhood within the city limits where it’s affordable to purchase a single-family home—but Mattapan is one of […]
So You Want to Live in Roslindale
Chances are that if you live in Roslindale, you love Roslindale. Possessing a combination of cultural diversity and pastoral beauty (the place was named for the […]
So You Want to Live in Mission Hill
It may only cover less than one square mile, but the neighborhood of Mission Hill certainly packs a punch. What it lacks in area, Mission Hill […]