Middleton

Reasons to move to Middleton include: quality schools, low-density neighborhoods, and a panoply of professionals that means once you move, you don't have to leave. (Boston Globe, 03/11/07)

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MORTGAGES Warning for buyers It's risky for buyers to have work done on a property they don't own. (Inman)  Compare rates  Mortgage calculator  More in Mortgage

Ground breaking

Architect Donald Jasinski's house on the White Mountains in Waterville Valley, New Hampshire, is still as stylish and earth-friendly as ever.

 Home heating

Heating costs always becomes an issue when the temperature starts to drop. See what others are doing to cut down on their heating bill this winter. (Boston.com)
 How do you control your heating bills?

Vacation rentals

Secure your winter spot and see all kinds of rentals - from condos to cottages, there is something for everyone in New England and beyond. (Boston.com)
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First time home buyer's guide

If you are new to the real estate game or are just looking for a few tips, this in-depth guide covers everything from making a budget to the closing process. (MassHousing)
 Classic starter home styles  First-time homebuyers’ guide to taxes  13 tips for selling your home in winter

Your complete moving guide

Do everything from transfering your phone and cable to printing box labels to researching new neighborhoods. (Boston.com)

From the pages of Design New England

Interiors: Home is where the art is: A renovated 19th-century Boston townhouse becomes an art-filled haven—and a comfortable home—for an avid collector of contemporary works.