Before you buy a home, it’s important to plan ahead. While most buyers consider how much they need to save for a down payment, many are surprised by the closing costs they have to pay.

Thanks to the sale of the Winthrop Garage, Boston’s 50-acre, 385-year-old green space has a dedicated budget of $28 million to fund infrastructure improvements and increase the park’s resiliency. The work detailed in the Boston Common Master Plan is projected to take 18 months, and includes a range of improvements.