Open houses coming up

Every home here has an open house scheduled. An open house is the cheapest possible way to see a place — no appointment, no booking, just walk in — and the fastest way to turn a screen full of photos into a real read on ceiling height, light and street noise.

Going through a few in one afternoon teaches the market faster than anything else: three homes at one price point, side by side, and the differences stop being abstract. Bring the list; we will tell you what to look for in each.