There’s no denying the long-term financial benefits of owning a home, but today’s housing market may have you wondering if now’s still the time to buy. While the financial aspects of buying a home are important, the non-financial and emotional reasons are too.

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See 112 Woodland Road, Brookline, MA.. Understand why this Chestnut Hill manor has stolen out hearts, and why not even Batman can retrieve them.

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.

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.

Sick of your normal surrounding or thinking about selling your home? Try one of these easy renovations. By thinking smart and considering options that will have the greatest aesthetic impact, you can minimize your spending and maximize your style

An entire American town is up for auction. Sugar Grove Station in West Virginia was built as a United States Navy military base to support the National Security Agency’s surveillance operation.

With 6.8 million residents, Massachusetts was named the second-safest state by WalletHub. Here's a breakdown of the stats.

This 6 bedroom, 8.5 bath home has been impeccably maintained and updated to reflect 21st century living. The property features expansive entertainment spaces, a kitchen in the round with bay views, 114 ft. private dock, indoor racquet ball court, billiard room, gym, sauna and pool. With wide water bay views that both astound and delight enjoy one of South Florida's most prized water locations.

Contemporary Italian villa on a 1.45 acre lot. The residence features 6 bedrooms each with an en-suite bathrooms. The interior has exceptional finishes including Italian marbles, solid walnut flooring, antique Italian brick ceilings and custom-made mahogany doors and windows. The house is equipped with a temperature controlled wine cellar, fitness center, game room, screening room, bar, elevator, infinity edge pool with spa and an outdoor grill. 

Any time the market changes; your buying strategy should too. During a buyer’s market, buyers can make more demands to sellers over their homes’ price and condition. During a seller’s market, buyers have to concede the upper hand to sellers. So, in a seller’s market, these 5 tips will help you get what you want.

As millenials flock to major cities for professional opportunities, it seems their chances of being able to buy a home are slimmer than they realize. While nearly 80 percent of millennial homebuyers say they plan on purchasing a home someday, more than 40 percent have not started saving for a down payment.

According to the National Association of REALTORS, in 2015, investment purchases saw an increase for the first time in five years. Meanwhile, vacation home sales cooled off but still remained at the second highest amount in nearly a decade.

Reflecting the strong price growth seen throughout the U.S., the median sales price of both vacation and investment homes surged in 2015.

It is almost springtime and that is the prime time to begin pondering utilizing that bicycle for more than driving to work. Here are 16 trails around the area, from shorter urban ones to more rustic courses that sprawl many miles.