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House-hunting in Boston, scored and shared

House-hunting across Boston spans brick triple-deckers, downtown condos and family homes out in the suburbs, different lifestyles and commutes competing for one shortlist in a tight, historic market. Scoring each the same way is how you compare a Somerville two-family against a Back Bay condo on an honest scale.

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Compare Boston homes on what matters to you

Whether you're weighing up Cambridge, Somerville, Jamaica Plain or anywhere else around Boston, the hard part is the same, with too many listings and not enough clarity. Groundwork lets you score each place against your own priorities and ranks the shortlist automatically, so the standouts rise to the top instead of getting lost in a tab graveyard.

A local angle worth scoring

Heating through a hard winter, the walk to the T, HOA dues and which way the unit faces swing a Boston home as much as the square footage , so score them.

Searching Boston with someone else

Buying with a partner or renting with housemates across Boston? Invite them by email and you all score the same shared shortlist, so the decision gets made on what you rated together, not on who saw the last place. It updates live, right there at the inspection.

Popular Boston areas people compare in Groundwork

  • Cambridge, Boston
  • Somerville, Boston
  • Jamaica Plain, Boston
  • Brookline, Boston
  • South End, Boston
  • Dorchester, Boston

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Common questions

Is Groundwork free to use in Boston?

Yes. It's free for buyers and renters everywhere, Boston included, and you can start scoring without creating an account.

Does it work for Boston rentals as well as buying?

It does. Switch a hunt to Rent mode and the price field, value-for-money score and exports all move to a weekly-rent basis, which is handy in a fast Boston rental market.

Can I compare properties from different Boston areas?

Yes. Add places from anywhere around Boston, score them the same way, and Groundwork ranks them side by side so different areas become genuinely comparable.

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