What season is best to sell your home? Should you bother putting your house on the market in the winter, or should you wait until spring? Find out here.

Here's October 2013's Monthly Indicators report from the Greater Boston Association of Realtors? See the latest Boston real estate market trends

Heres October 2013s Monthly Multi-family Housing Activity Report from the Greater Boston Association of Realtors?.

If you are selling your home and are motivated to get the deal done quickly, you may be tempted to accept a low bid. Whether you need to sell because you are being relocated, or need to downsize to save your financial investment, there are several things you should consider before accepting a bid that is below your asking price. Here are a few tips on making that decision a bit easier.

When it comes to a home, you have two options: buy or rent. What is right for one person may not be right for another, which is why its important to know which is the best option for your individual situation.

Save the date for Beacon Hill's annual holiday gaslamp decorating days, December 7th and 8th. Join neighbors in wrapping garlands and attaching bows to Beacon Hills 1,100 lamp posts. Saturday the garlands and bows are prepared for Sunday's installation. Whether you can participate both days, or just for a few hours one day all are encouraged to participate.

New to the marketfirst open house: 11/17/2013 from 11:30 to 1 PM. Spectacular 2,100 square foot penthouse with two levels of living atop desirable Jones Hill. This sunny nine room home offers amazing entertaining space with full dining room with tons of detail and built-in china cabinet. Double living room with Chelsea tiled gas fireplace and large deck. Granite/stainless kitchen with breakfast bar. Two bedrooms, laundry room and a full bath round out the living level. Master suite encompasses the entire top floor complete with study. Your very own tandem parking. Convenient to I-90, I-93, Red Line, commuter rail, beaches as well as many stores and restaurants.

When you have to continue living in a home at the same time you are trying to sell it, keeping it ready for a showing at any time can be a challenge.

When your home is on the market but you are still living there, you cant very well make it a model show home. Still, there are a few things you should think about putting in storage while your home is for sale in order to make it as appealing as possible to buyers. Here are the top five things you should consider putting out of sight.

Now that youve made the decision to purchase your first home, a hearty congratulations is in order! Becoming a homeowner, especially for the first time, can stir up some feelings of anxiety and excitement.