Welcome to my blog about living in Sherborn. It’s the place to hear about Sherborn homes for sale, Sherborn schools, community events, and much more.

Many thanks to Peter C. Everett for sharing this lovely photo taken at Farm Pond.What’s it like to live in Hopkinton, MA?by doyleleslie@yahoo.com (Leslie Mann) posted at

Hopkinton is a popular suburban community that’s grown in leaps and bounds in recent years, due in large part to the high rankings of the town’s public school system. The town offers a wealth of newly built homes to choose from, easy access to commuter rail service to Boston, and plenty of recreational and community activities. With two lakes, miles of wooded trails, and a state park, there’s…Read more How much does it cost to live in Boston?by doyleleslie@yahoo.com (Leslie Mann) posted at

Boston Magazine released an article today highlighting the steep price of living in Boston. That’s probably not news to a lot of people, at least if you’ve done any house hunting in the area. The high ranked schools, world-class hospitals, and plethora of jobs draw people from all around the world, and drive up prices along with it. Read more Three most popular home styles in Bostonby doyleleslie@yahoo.com (Leslie Mann) posted at

Moving to the Boston area? I thought I’d share a quick overview of the most common home styles you’ll find here in the Boston suburbs. Read more What’s it like to live in South Natick?by doyleleslie@yahoo.com (Leslie Mann) posted at

If you’re considering moving to the Boston suburbs and aren’t sure where to live, South Natick has much to offer. Read more Choosing where to live in Massachusettsby doyleleslie@yahoo.com (Leslie Mann) posted at

Moving to Boston but not sure where to live? You can find many resources to give you a good sense of Boston area public schools, Boston suburbs, commuting options, and more on the “Boston Relocation” section of our site. I also found a neat map that you may find helpful. The Metropolitan Area Planning Council created a map of Massachusetts that shows the demographic, economic, transportation, and…Read more Find a vibrant Boston suburbby doyleleslie@yahoo.com (Leslie Mann) posted at

Newcomers to Boston often have a few things on their “wish list” for the new town where they’d like to settle. More often that not this includes top rated public schools, a reasonable commute to Boston — and a vibrant town center. The latter bit is something that’s not common in much of our suburbs. However, here are three that fit the bill: Read more How’s the real estate market faring in the Boston suburbs?by doyleleslie@yahoo.com (Leslie Mann) posted at

You’ve probably heard lots of news reports about the real estate market booming in Boston and other locales. The low number of homes for sale in some communities is driving home sale prices up. So how is the real estate market doing in your hometown? Here’s a quick snapshot of how real estate values are faring across the Boston suburbs: Read more Pet-safe lawn & garden careby doyleleslie@yahoo.com (Leslie Mann) posted at

We’d all like our lawn and gardens to be lush and beautiful, but how do accomplish this in a way that’s safe for our pets? There have been several troubling news reports recently about dogs becoming extremely ill from exposure to lawn chemicals. To prevent such tragedies, I’m pleased to share advice from area experts on pet-safe lawn and garden care. Read more Average tax rates across Massachusetts townsby doyleleslie@yahoo.com (Leslie Mann) posted at

Property tax rates have increased in many Boston-area communities. On average, single-family property tax bills have increased by $507 since 2011. The Massachusetts Department of Revenue recently created this handy chart above to show a high-level view of the average residential property tax bills across the state. Read more Who is representing you in your home purchase?by doyleleslie@yahoo.com (Leslie Mann) posted at

Buying a home can be a confusing process, and it’s made even more confusing when you encounter a slew of different realtors along the way. It’s important to understand each realtor’s role in the transaction, and how to protect your interests when buying a home. Here are a few common areas where confusion arises. Read more

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