East Boston may seem like a surprising topic for a luxury real estate blog, but the last decade has brought about a transformation for a neighborhood known for triple-deckers and the airport. Though the neighborhood is not widely known for its stunning harbor views and miles of shoreline, its the East Boston waterfront that is driving much of the change.

I recently had the pleasure of attending the Beacon Hill Annual Tour of the Hidden Gardens. While normally closed to the public, each year on the third Thursday in May, the Beacon Hill Garden Club open dozens of spaces around the residences of Beacon Hill for public tours of their urban [...]

There is no shortage of places to walk in Boston. In fact, Boston was named the 3rd most walkable city in the U.S according to Walk Score. We know some of the more well-known walking spots are the Freedom Trail, Public Garden, Boston Common, and Mt. Vernon Street. But the newest areas may be flying under your radar.