According to a new analysis of crime rate, Sudbury is the safest community in the Greater Boston Area. With a murder, robbery, and vehicle theft rate of zero (and a very low assault rate), Sudbury was rated highly in all measures of the study, which analyzed data from the FBI and U.S. census. Below are the specific crime stats for Greater Boston’s 10 safest communities.

The national housing market has reached a point where its momentum is providing growth for the US economy. According to the latest The State of the Nation’s Housing report by the Joint Center for Housing Studies, robust rental demand continues to drive the housing expansion and sales, prices, and new construction of single-family homes are on the rise

The house has five bedrooms and four full bathrooms. The sprawling open floor plan is perfect for entertaining: gleaming cherry hardwood floors, updated kitchen, cathedral ceilings and fireplace in living room, propane gas fireplace, family/media room, in walk out lower level with wet bar...

If you are looking for the luxury of high ceilings, hardwood floors, and large bedrooms, this is the place for you.  Not only does it have plenty of space for a formal dining room and large living room, the kitchen and bathroom were recently renovated: perfect for entertaining.

Homes that were foreclosed during the housing crisis have gained almost twice as much value as other homes. Unfortunately, the original owners of those homes are not benefiting from that recovery.

Since low-end homes were much more likely to be foreclosed, the housing crisis worsened the gap between rich and poor in the U.S.

Family is at the heart of this home. With 5 bedrooms & over 5,000 sf, this private Shaughnessy house is near new, meticulously maintained, warm & inviting, and offers comfort & accommodation by combining great function with dazzling form - enjoy, entertain & live.

A few fun free events happening around Newton the weekend of July 15-17.

What does this mean? Well you can expect a flurry of housing activity, particularly in the refinancing sector, as homeowners around the nation capitalize on the historically low rate.

The architectural philosophy of architecture where structures are built in harmony with humanity and its environment is a perfect description of this two-story home overlooking Galleon Cove. This brilliantly planned home with inside and outside spaces flowing into one another to create one living space, with no discernable differences, is built at a very comforting and welcoming scale.

Crowdfunding is a concept that’s been coined over the past decade by money-raising schemes for more off beat ventures – travel adventures, headphones for cats, quirky business proposals. Now, it’s made it’s way into real estate.  It allows average people to pool their money together and invest in apartment complexes, office spaces and even commercial shopping centers.

The use of oversized windows, french doors and disappearing pocket doors throughout the home offer a seamless transition from inside to the any outdoor entertainment areas. "The Secret Ranch " - quality, lifestyle, luxury, sophistication, privacy and place to call home. Live your lifestyle dream!

Situated on 6.05 private acres within the gates of The Colony at White Pine Canyon, this mountain contemporary home has it all. The home is situated between Panorama and Sleeper ski runs, which provide direct access to the Dreamscape/Daybreak lift base area. With 6 bedrooms and 9 baths, as well as multiple places to entertain and play, this home could be either a dream vacation home or the ultimate full time mountain residence.

Stunning French country estate located in the exclusive guard gated community of Keene’s Pointe. Luxury and elegance resonate throughout this magnificent residence. From the two story stone fireplace flanked by floor to ceiling windows to the exquisite ceiling details and beautiful tile inlays, the finishes in this home cannot be matched.

Stunning French country estate located in the exclusive guard gated community of Keene’s Pointe. Luxury and elegance resonate throughout this magnificent residence. From the two story stone fireplace flanked by floor to ceiling windows to the exquisite ceiling details and beautiful tile inlays, the finishes in this home cannot be matched.