You'll undoubtedly be exclaiming "so much space!" when you see how much house your money can get you in Medford. Often overlooked for its "hipper" neighbors to the south, Somerville and Cambridge ("hip" being a relative term here), Medford is gaining more favor amongst younger families and professionals as a more affordable option. For around $500,000 or less, you can own a single-family home with at least three bedrooms. Try finding something in that range in Boston. Oh, have you already tried? Get going.
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