This is one of the 11 winners of this year's Deals of the Year Awards, honoring the most influential mergers and acquisitions for the region.

Home prices in the Providence area are roughly one-fifth ahead of where they should be to stay consistent with historic affordability levels, according to a new estimate by Zillow.

Denver’s historic Whittier neighborhood, established in the late 1800s, is known for its beautifully crafted brick homes and high walkability rating.

Today, the neighborhood appeals to people who want the best of both worlds — a close-knit community feel with easy access to all the best urban conveniences.

Kathleen Barlow, with West+Main real estate, says the neighborhood bursts with character. The homes feature detailing, including ornate millwork and heart pine floors. Two-story Denver squares where neighbors enjoy sitting on their front porches fill the tree-lined streets.

Whittier Elementary and Manual High School draw families to the neighborhood. The neighborhood’s filled with neighborhood parks like the Madame C.J. Walker Park and sits near City Park, City Park Golf Course, the Museum of Nature and Science, and the Denver Zoo.

The neighborhood’s location makes it convenient to commute downtown using light rail or Interstate 70. That highway access makes it easy to head to th..

Meanwhile, a handful of Bay Area cities now face the risk of strained financial futures because of unfunded pension obligations, according to a new state report.

College Hill’s community development corporation is seeking an operator for the former Hollywood Theatre.

The property owner has also agreed to accept a price for the parking lots, according to a separate court filing.