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Yes, it’s already time to start buying bulbs for fall planting

It’s one of the more joyful summertime garden chores, certainly better than dragging around hoses and weeding.

Trump says Biden would ‘destroy’ the suburbs. What is he talking about?

Along with trying to appeal to a key slice of the electorate that he’s currently losing, President Donald Trump does have a specific policy issue in mind, one rooted in the debate about housing, zoning, and local control that for decades has played out in places such as the suburbs of Greater Boston.

Your new home office may be in the backyard

Since the pandemic began and with the prospect of more people telecommuting when it's over, sales of shed offices have taken off. | realestate.boston.com

HGTV Magazine editor Sara Peterson on everything about paint

What's a soothing-color paint for a bedroom? Should you paint hardwood floors?

Daisies bring a sunny look to any garden
Lettuce is part of the daisy family. And so are zinnias and ... Read more on realestate.boston.com.

Climate change keeps changing the game for home gardeners
Every year now, gardeners should be rethinking what they grow and where because of climate change, experts say.

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With few properties on the market, Greater Boston home prices rise again

Data from the Greater Boston Association of Realtors showed a continuation of a pattern that emerged in April for single-family homes: Demand dramatically outpaced supply.

Home of the Week: In the heart of Jamaica Plain, Arts and Crafts home beckons with outdoor retreats

A five-bedroom home steps from Centre Street and Arnold Arboretum has hit the market for $1,375,000. Search the latest listings to rent or buy at realestate.boston.com.

Spring’s missing home sales will be added to the coming years, experts say

Twenty-two percent of experts expect a "double up" during next spring's shopping season, and the vast majority predict that recovery will be more spread out. | realestate.boston.com

Average 30-year mortgage rates edge up (June 4)

There are signs that the economy may have already bottomed as government data show that applications for jobless aid are steadily falling. | realestate.boston.com

Be safe, protect others when you hire someone for home repairs

So, what's the best way to stay safe when you must let a repair or delivery person into your home?

Home gardeners can help the hungry by donating some harvest

Many home gardeners are donating portions of their freshly picked harvests to food banks, meal programs, and shelters.

US mortgage rates have tumbled to a record low for 30-year loans

Buyers who didn’t lose their jobs are returning to the market to take advantage of the low mortgage rates. | realestate.boston.com

Should seniors consider a reverse mortgage now?

A reverse mortgage could be exactly the right tool at the right time. Or it could be an expensive mistake. | realestate.boston.com