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Patricia Baker (center) with Keller Williams Realty in Newton, talked with her clients after they left an open house.

The demand for homes in Greater Boston is high, but few owners are selling

The number of homes for sale in Greater Boston — especially single-family houses in the suburbs — is at its lowest spring level in years. For those home shopping, that means higher prices in a region already among the most expensive in the country.

Judge’s ruling could have ramifications for coastal development in Mass.

Suffolk County judge Brian Davis this week dealt a potentially major blow to plans for a skyscraper on the edge of Boston Harbor in a ruling that could have broad implications for waterfront development all over Massachusetts.

How eight fancy Boston condos figure into a fight over the Saudi throne

A collection of condominiums at some of Boston’s swankiest addresses are part of a clash between warring factions of the Saudi regime, a power struggle with global political implications that also highlights Boston’s standing as a haven for international real estate investors.

How to stay warm and safe in a winter power outage

Winter blackouts don't have to be life-threatening. There's a lot you can do to navigate them safely, much of which can be accomplished long before a storm hits. | realestate.boston.com

This undated photo shows snow-laden arborvitae trees in New Paltz, NY. With leafy branches in winter, evergreens are especially good at catching snow, which can be bent, even broken by a heavy snow load. (Lee Reich via AP)
How to protect or heal trees damaged by snow
Most trees and shrubs will recover from such trauma, sending up new sprouts in the spring to replace missing limbs. But there are steps you can take to mitigate the damage. | realestate.boston.com

The long-flowering native purple coneflower emerges in June. Other coneflowers await the curious gardener. MUST CREDIT: Washington Post photo by Adrian Higgins
Three-year study seeks out top-performing coneflower varieties
Wildflowers have long presented a quandary for gardeners. Their natural purity is sometimes too pure. The stems are weak, the flowers are small and fleeting, and the plants often melt away with excessive coddling. | realestate.boston.com

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Millennial Money: Turn your quarantine clutter into cash

If your quarantine habits were even a tiny bit like mine, you could turn that clutter into money. Here’s how. | realestate.boston.com

Some pretty, fizzy bath bombs have a dirty secret

Not all bath bombs are bad; it depends on what’s in them and how you use them. Continue reading at realestate.boston.com.

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Transform your home in 2021 with these tips from Marie Kondo

Marie Kondo became a decluttering pop culture icon after the 2014 American publication of her book "The Life Changing Magic of Tidying Up." Since then Kondo, the founder of KonMari Media, has starred in "Tidying Up With Marie Kondo" on Netflix, created a line of organizing products, offered online courses featuring her methods and written more books about how to declutter and live a life that sparks joy. She has been named one of Time Magazine's 100 most influential people.

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Home of the Week: Newbury contemporary stands over marsh refuge

The contemporary at 37 Newbury Neck Road features a silo-like tower that stands sentry over the Parker River National Wildlife Refuge. | realestate.boston.com

Most clients want a very classic bathroom or a serene, spalike space, says interior designer Michael Winn. MUST CREDIT: Photo for The Washington Post by Stacy Zarin Goldberg

Five bathroom updates that will help your space stand the test of time

According to a report from Review Home Warranties, online searches related to home remodeling are up 84 percent this year.

FILE - This photo shows the home designed by noted architect Frank Lloyd Wright in Phoenix, Ariz., on Friday, Oct. 19, 2012. The Arizona Republic reported Monday, Aug. 31, 2020, that the David and Gladys Wright House sold for $7.25 million. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin, File)

Frank Lloyd Wright home in Phoenix sells for $7.25 million

The sale reportedly went through after the buyers said they intended to preserve and restore the house. | realestate.boston.com

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Four ways to pay for home renovations

After months of lockdown during the pandemic, many have become aware of the failings of their homes. | realestate.boston.com

Boston, MA - 5/21/2020: Zohaib Ahmad pauses to photograph the tulips in Copley Square during a morning walk in Boston, MA on May 21, 2020. The Boston region’s beautiful weather continues Thursday, which will be the warmest day of the week so far. Mostly sunny skies and gentle breezes are expected, according to forecasters. High temperatures will be in the mid to upper 70s, although it will be cooler along the south coast. The warming trend continues on Friday when highs could climb into the low 80s. (Craig F. Walker/Globe Staff) section: Metro reporter: Coronavirus Covid-19 Memorial Day

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.