Market Pulse: January 2026 The Big Picture Confidence is climbing as we enter the first quarter. Both buyer and seller traffic expectations have seen year-over-year gains, signaling a more active spring market than last year. Buyer Dynamics First-Time Buyers: Represented 31% of the market, up from 28% last year, likely ...
Continue ReadingHome Inventory is Back: Why Your Search Just Got Easier 🏠 The Big Picture After years of scarcity, housing inventory is making a major comeback in 2026. For the first time since 2020, buyers are finding actual breathing room in the market. Why It Matters According to Realtor.com, January’s inventory ...
Continue ReadingHome > Market Updates > 2026 Housing Forecast The Big Picture: 2026 Is the Year of “Breathing Room” For the past few years, the real estate market has felt like a high-stakes waiting game. High rates and low inventory kept many 20-to-50-year-old professionals locked in city rentals. The wait is ...
Continue ReadingAvoid a Fallen Real Estate Deal Michael Mahoney Realtor | 617-6159435 Why it matters: More home sale contracts are falling apart before closing, creating a major headache for sellers. Knowing why this is happening is the first step to protecting your sale. By the numbers: This June, 15% of pending ...
Continue ReadingFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Your Boston Real Estate Update Hi neighbors! Many of you have been wondering when the Fed will cut interest rates and ultimately cause mortgages to drop. The FED met this week and and I wanted to share what it means for the Boston real estate market. Bottom ...
Continue ReadingLight at the end of the inflation tunnel? The Fed’s preferred inflation gauge – PCE – is getting pretty close to their 2% target. How close is close enough for the Fed to resume cutting rates? For the answer, we need to watch the unemployment rate in the big BLS ...
Continue ReadingSummary 0f The Clear Cooperation Policy Announcement March 25, 2025 The National Association of Realtors (NAR) has announced that it will retain the Clear Cooperation Policy (CCP) without changes. However, NAR is introducing a new policy called “Multiple Listing Options for Sellers,” which includes “delayed marketing exempt listings.” This allows ...
Continue ReadingWhy Your House Will Shine in Today’s Market Even though there are more homes available for sale than there were at this time last year, there are still more buyers than there are houses to choose from. So, know that if you’ve got moving on your mind, your house can really stand out. ...
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