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Housing Market 2026 is Here!

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Come one, come all! The greatest show on campus is back — one morning only. Whether you're a first-time spectator (rising sophomore) nervously clutching your envelope and awaiting your fate, or a seasoned ringmaster (an upperclassman) ready to tout your House as the main attraction, Flyby has done the legwork. We've broken down each House's quirks, amenities, and key details — so when the curtain finally drops on Housing Day, you'll know exactly what you're cheering (or crying) about. It’s truly a circus out here!

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Find all of the houses here!

3/23: Our first set of articles focuses on River Central! Adams House — with its storied history and silly traditions — is the neighborhood's ringleader. Every circus also needs its reliable crowd-pleaser, and Quincy delivers. With hot breakfast, a close-knit community, and its optimal location between the Yard and the river, Quincy House is a crowd-pleaser that knows it. No circus is complete without its bells, and Lowell House has literal ones that it rings every week — an act that gets a standing ovation every time. And, if you’re feeling like you want to explore the greater circus of Boston, read our writer’s review of the Harvard Houses as T Stops.

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3/24: River West is the best? Winthrop House is the circus's acrobat — graceful, historic, and flipping expectations with its beautiful river views. Eliot House steps into the role of a dancer with flair, with its fancy traditions and command of the whole tent. Rounding out the troupe is Kirkland House, the scrappy, loveable clown car that somehow fits a larger-than-life personality and tight-knit community into one of the river's smallest houses. Together, they make River West a three-ring spectacle you won't want to miss. If the anticipation of Housing Day is building up, especially after the drop of so many Housing Day videos, maybe you'll want to try some of our tips and tricks to manifest your dream house on Housing Day.

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3/25: Our final river articles take you to River East! Mather House is the circus's bold fire-breather — a brutalist tower that's impossible to ignore on the skyline, breathing life and energy into its lively community and legendary Mather Lather. Every circus needs a charming vintage carousel, and Dunster House is exactly that — one of the most beautiful houses on the river, with its iconic red-brick clock tower as the centerpiece. And then there's Leverett House, the circus's magician — full of surprises and traditions. Also, read more about the Housing Day mania that has taken over campus.

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3/26: Last, but certainly not least, we venture beyond the river to the Quad — and it's worth the trek, trust us. Currier House is filled with circus tricks and treats — warm, welcoming, with the best dining hall on campus. Cabot House is an enthusiastic tightrope walker, with an infectious energy and community that turns the walk from the Yard into a highlight. And Pforzheimer House is the circus's grand pfinale, delightfully quirky and one that you will want to revisit time and time again. The Quad may be off the beaten path, but this show segment is one of the most spirited in the whole circus.

Also, read more about the Harvard houses as the Greek Gods, as we wait in anticipation for Housing Day.

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Thanks for sticking with us this week for our Housing Market feature! See you on Housing Day!!

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