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 > Blog > Mortgage Rates Milestone 1. Why it matters For the first time in nearly three years, mortgage rates recently dipped into the 5% range. While they are currently hovering in the low 6s, this shift marks a critical turning point for affordability in Greater Boston and the ...
Continue ReadingHome > Real Estate Blog > Why Some Boston Homes Sell Fast & Others Sit (2025 Market) Selling Your Boston Home? This Isn’t 2021 Anymore. Why it matters: Selling your home in the Greater Boston area isn’t a guaranteed slam dunk anymore. With nearly 20% more homes on the market ...
Continue ReadingKCM Blog Post Rewriter Custom Gem Here is your rewritten blog post and the other content you requested. August New Home Sales: A Look at the Latest Numbers 🚀 Table of Contents A Strong Jump in Sales What’s Happening with Inventory? Prices on the Rise The latest data from the ...
Continue ReadingThink It’s Better To Wait for a Recession Before You Move? Think Again. Fear of a recession is back in the headlines. And if you’re thinking about buying or selling sometime soon, that may leave you wondering if you should reconsider the timing of your move. A recent survey by ...
Continue Reading🏡 Is the Boston real estate frenzy finally over? 🏡 The market is SHIFTING, and I actually think it’s a good thing! We’re moving away from the frenzy and towards a healthier, more balanced market. This creates incredible opportunities for both buyers and sellers. Here’s my quick update on ...
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 ReadingBuy a Home Now or Wait? Waiting Likely Costs More 1. Why it matters: Home prices are forecast to keep rising nationally. Delaying your purchase means potentially paying more later and missing out on building equity sooner. 2. What’s happening: Prices climbing: Experts predict steady, sustainable home price growth (around ...
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