Unfazed by associations with cell blocks and parking garages, more homeowners are discovering that concrete is the chameleon of construction. It can take on the texture of wood or glass, an artist’s palette of color beyond drab gray and, with the addition of structural fibers and plasticizers, is less prone to cracking. According to surveys, poured and precast concrete is most popular in the luxury sector—accounting for 4.1% of high-end homes built last year. That marks a steady increase in the demand for luxury concrete since the recession low in 2012, when such homes accounted for just 1.9% of new construction. Investing in concrete construction with high-end finishes may pay off in resale value–– Realtors now recognize that polished concrete floors are a very popular design element.

In the 2015 American Consumer Survey by the U.S. Census Bureau, Massachusetts was found to be the second most valuable state to buy a home in. Why’s that? Location, location, location!

Enjoy the best of Cambridge at your door step with this convenient two bedroom, one bathroom unit at this enviable mid-rise building on Harvard Street.

Strategically located between Harvard University & M.I.T., you have your pick of a wide variety of coffee shops, such as barismo; grocery stores, like Whole Foods Market; restaurants, including Shanghai Fresh; [...]

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Between the T, bike paths and close proximity of most everything it's such an easy city to get around in.

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Newton authorities will not cooperate with federal immigration officials in detaining undocumented immigrants unless there are extenuating circumstances such as an outstanding criminal warrant.

And not just because the Pats won the Super Bowl!

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These are the most popular food spots in the neighborhood.

An ordinance has been docketed to establish Newton’s official policy on cooperating with federal immigration authorities.

Like it or not, many Boston neighborhoods that used to be relatively more affordable are skyrocketing in price. Knowing when to snap up property in a certain area before this happens is a valuable skill. So here’s the scoop.

Out of the 100 largest metro areas in the country, Boston came in as the third hottest real estate market for next year.

The owner of a triangle of buildings at John F. Kennedy and Brattle Street in Harvard square plans to add two glassy floors to create a continuous shopping mall for the area.

Don't let rain dampen your weekend plans! Our list of best Boston activities for rainy days will get you happily through the wettest weather. This list of the 9 best Boston activities for rainy days will give you plenty of suggestions so that drizzles or downpours won't turn your weekend in the city into a [...]

It’s a fast moving seller’s market with buyers contending with fierce competition. Demand is sky high and the number of homes sold keeps rising, even as inventory of homes for sale becomes smaller. What does this mean for you? The more you are looking to spend, the better positioned you are as a buyer!

If you thought you already had a million things to worry about for moving in September, add another bullet to the list.