These spots combine economic growth, affordability, and quality of life. See all 50.In partnership with realtor.com. No. 1Frisco, TexasThis boomtown delivers plenty of bang for residents.  No. 2Ashburn, Va.No. 3Carmel, Ind.No. 4Ellicott City, Md.No. 5Cary,...

Update your home's curb appeal with pops of color that add a cheerful touch this time of year.Get a Step Up with RailingsChipped, tired railings can make a home look outdated and unkempt, but making those pieces look new again is a relatively quick and...

It happens more than you think! I was involved in a transaction that came back from the bank with a low appraisal. My first thought was the banks appraiser did not know what he was doing with comparative listing prices. Some appraisers just do not know our...

“Buyer Beware” is a phrase we often hear and worry about when we are buying various items; however, the stakes vary based on what is being purchased.  For most, buying a new home will be among the largest purchases a person will make during their lifetime....

15 Secrets of Home Staging Highlight your home's strengths, downplay its weaknesses and appeal to the greatest possible pool of prospective buyers with these home-staging tips. By: Leah Hennen Bye, Bye Clutter The most important thing you can do to prepare your home...

When it comes to luxury real estate marketing, it’s not a one-size-fits-all process. How one client defines luxury can differ dramatically depending on his or her individual life and style demands. And when you add the increasingly global nature of the affluent...

Caryl Rivers - Globe Correspondent August 3, 2017 6:25 pm I walk into my daughter’s room clutching a 30-gallon trash bag. I am putting my old Victorian by the harbor on the market, and I am determined to be ruthless. This room, however, vividly illustrates my...

Heather Ciras - Globe staff Justin Buck and Paige Nigh were on their third offer. They had put in two others for South Boston condos they liked, but no luck. “[We] were outbid on both,’’ Buck said, so when it came time to make their third offer, their realtor...