It’s amazing what a few miles can do to the market. This month, we compare two homes with prime locations: one in the Back Bay and the other in the northwest ’burbs.

The hearth of this 1920s home finally finds its 21st-century groove.

Long Point at Cataumet has everything you’ve dreamed of: wellness center and spa, spectacular ocean views, and a waterfront Bourne location.

Boston’s oldest residential community boasts Italian flavor, waterfront access, and—most important—location, location, location.

It’s amazing what a few miles can do to the market. This month, we compare a chic South Boston condo with a spacious townhome in the suburbs.

The actor-singer’s 5,308-square-foot Chatham compound comes complete with its own private dock and boathouse.

Welcome to the Doom Loop. Everybody’s talking about it—but are our leaders doing anything to stop it?

Eight fireplaces, one chef’s kitchen, a steam room and a billiards room add up to a luxury living in the heart of Boston.

When it comes to the local housing market, these folks know how to close the deal. Our annual look at the region’s best-performing agents.

Amy Wynne extracts colors, shapes, and words from the natural landscapes she loves, then puts them back together in flat, saturated hues, free of fuss.

Mother-daughter design duo Hunter Hill conjures a sentimental summer-camp vibe in a Cape Cod guest bedroom.

Casa Design expands iconic Italian furniture showroom Molteni&C; Poggenpohl reopens in the Back Bay; and Dress Boston, a women’s boutique with design appeal.

This Southie spot evokes the styling of a European café with an Old World charm and modern elegance.

A 1950s home receives a contemporary update that connects to its spectacular surroundings.

For Cambridge’s Beatrice Sannino, tabletops are canvases for self-expression.