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Is the Housing Market Still a Two-Way Street? What the New Data Means for Your Next Move 🛑

Home > Greater Boston Real Estate Blog > Is It Still a Seller’s Market? Is It Still a Seller’s Market? What the Real Estate Data Says Right Now By: Realtor Mike Mahoney (Michael Mahoney) • 617-615-9435 • Mike@Mmahoney.com The Big Picture Remember a few years back when sellers held all ...

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February 2026 Housing Update: Pending Home Sales Rise as Affordability Improves

Signs of Spring? February Pending Home Sales See a Boost If you have been waiting for the real estate market to show signs of life, the latest data suggests that the “spring thaw” might be arriving early. According to the National Association of Realtors® (NAR), pending home sales across the ...

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Is the Housing Market About to Break? The 6.4% Reality Check 🏠

Home Buying at the Inflection Point: What Greater Boston Needs to Know Now 🏠   Home > Massachusetts Real Estate > Market Updates > Housing Market Inflection Point 2026 The Big Picture Despite a spike in mortgage rates fueled by global instability and the ongoing conflict involving Iran, housing demand ...

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Mortgage Rates Just Hit a 3.5-Year Low: Is it Time to Ditch Your Rental? 📉

Home Market Updates Mortgage Rate Milestone The 5% Era is Back: Mortgage Rates Hit 3.5-Year Low Why It Matters For the first time in three and a half years, the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage has dropped into the 5% range. This isn’t just a minor dip—it’s a major shift for city ...

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Consumer Guide to Written Buyer Agreements for Greater Boston Home Buyers

Home > Blog > Written Buyer Agreements The New Standard: Written Buyer Agreements If you are planning to buy a home in Greater Boston, the rules of the game have changed. As of August 17, 2024, written buyer agreements are a nationwide requirement. Before you step foot in a property ...

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The 2026 Housing Pivot: Why This Is the Year You Finally Make Your Move

Home > 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 ...

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Stop Hiding From the Cold: Why January is Actually the Best Time to Buy a Home

Home > Real Estate Tips > January Home Buying Why January is the “Secret Season” for Homebuyers Most buyers put their plans into hibernation during the winter. That is a mistake. New data confirms that January is the best month for budget-conscious buyers to strike. 1. The Price Drop is ...

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Stop Leaving Money on the Table: The 2 Biggest Mistakes Greater Boston Home Sellers Make Now 💰

Home > Selling Your Home > Stop Leaving Money on the Table: The 2 Biggest Mistakes Home Sellers Make Now Stop Leaving Money on the Table: The 2 Biggest Mistakes Greater Boston Home Sellers Make Now 💰 By Michael Mahoney, Real Estate Advisor Source: Keeping Current Matters/Redfin 🚨 Warning for ...

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