Movin' On Up

As a soon-to-be homeowner, I certainly have a different way of reading real estate news and articles pertaining to the best neighborhoods, etc. For example, in yesterday's Boston Globe Magazine I saw that my new zip code — 02467 — was listed as the third-best ZIP code in Massachusetts (within I-495, that is) because of the jump in single-family home prices and the abundance of retail stores. For me, that's a jump from seventh place, where my current ZIP code is listed. Now, of course, I can't claim any real personal investment in 02446 because currently I only rent, but it's nice to know my choice of a new home is a step up in the right direction.