Boston is expanding at a rapid pace; in the last few years neighborhoods such as Seaport, Fenway, Southie and Assembly Row have seen massive developments that have completely changed their landscapes, both physically and economically.

The rate at which Americans missed a mortgage payment or have entered into foreclosure are at a 20 year low.

REITs have recently become more popular for small scale investors who want to dip their toes into real estate, but don’t want to take the big risk that comes with buying a property of your own.

With the power of combined income and shared liability, it’s a great time to plunge into the real estate world.

Gen Z represents $143 billion in purchasing power and growing, 61 million people in the U.S. alone. This makes their preferences pretty important to companies who want to thrive in the coming years.

Quick and easy changes that will help your house sell faster (and maybe even for more money).

In the digital age, the right photos can make or break your listing.

While 20% might help persuade the seller with immediate cash compensation, it can be hard to save up this amount of money- especially when timing your purchase with the market.

An energy efficient home can pay dividends over the years, of saving money on utilities.

Getting you interest rate down can be just as important as getting the right price on your new home.

When it comes to real estate, if you know what you’re doing, there are plenty of small tips that can help you save big.

You’ll find that agents are being encouraged, and in some firms even expected to grow their social media followings.

It's never a bad idea to keep your eye on the market and weigh your options.

The ranking was based on a composite of 5 different scores, including affordability, economy, safety, education & health, and quality of life.