If once you have slept on an island You'll never be quite the same

poetic words made famous by Rachel Lyman Field nearly 100 years ago aptly describe the magic that overcomes so many after spending time on an island.

  As a native and former year-round resident of Marthas Vineyard, I well understand this undefinable sentiment that cant be [...]

The winter of 2018-2019 was long and now its long gone. LandVest-managed forests in northern New England saw deep snows with over 4 to 5 feet.

After 5 months of snow, cold, and dark days, our foresters are glad to see bare ground and hear red-winged blackbirds, white-throated sparrows, and the breeding song of chickadees return. For [...]

40 years ago, "This Old House" introduced America to a whole new form of entertainment. Since its initial airing, countless other TV shows have tried to capitalize on the public fascination with home renovations. "This Old House" remains in a league of its own. It has established itself as the authority on fixer-uppers. Rather than focusing [...]

Once again, the Midcoast towns of Camden and Rockport are earning national recognition. The New York Times Travel section recently featured this informative article 36 Hours in Camden and Rockport, Maine (and Environs), highlighting a variety of places to eat and things to do in the area.

A Selection of Exceptional Properties in Camden and [...]

Students, parents, families, and alumni all benefit from living near private schools. It simplifies commutes and lets everyone enjoy the lovely communities of which these schools are a part. Students come from around the word to attend renowned prep schools like Phillips Andover and Groton, and to take advantage of top sports academies like [...]

Market Highlights

HIGH-END $2,000,000+ MARKETS HIGHLIGHTS

• Inventory up 13% (257 vs 223 last year).
• Sales up 4% (46 vs 44 last year).
• Top sale: $7,000,000 - 5 Fayerweather Street near Brattle Street, Cambridge, 1894 Victorian with 5 bedrooms on a quarter-acre lot.
• LandVests markets continue to perform strongly with significant record sales.
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57 Eastern Avenue allows for an existence where the world disappears the moment you step in the door. A place you love to invite people into just because they will feel the magic and be happy too. For us, we had visited the property many times throughout the years and were always enchanted. The home of the workshop and showroom for Walker [...]

One of the events I look most forward to each Spring is the Beacon Hill Hidden Gardens Tour, held in mid-May in the city of Boston. It marks the Spring season with a peek into private urban gardens in the neighborhood, adorning patios, terraces, small yards, and more. 

Come to the beautiful coastal town of Ipswich for a visit. Explore the Crane Estate, take a walk on four-mile long Crane Beach or hike in the dunes, wander our many open spaces including [...]