Market Insight

Market Insight Expert Forecasts Point to Affordability Improving in 2026 Wondering what to expect from the housing market in 2026? You’re not the only one. For the past few years, affordability has been the biggest barrier standing between most people and their next move. And a lot of buyers and sellers have been holding their breath waiting for things to get better. The good news? […]
Market Insight Reasons To Be Optimistic About the 2026 Housing Market A Market That’s Finally Finding Its Footing If a move is on your radar for 2026, here’s some good news: there’s a lot more working in your favor than there has been in a while. After several years of tight inventory, fast decisions, and frustrating trade-offs, the housing market is starting to feel… more normal. […]
Buyer Tips Location, Location, Location: How a Flexible Wish List Can Unlock Better Homes Without Raising Your Budget The Problem (and the Opportunity) One of the biggest advantages you can give yourself as a homebuyer right now is surprisingly simple: a flexible wish list. Think of your home search like it has guardrails. On one side is your budget. On the other is your wish list. When your budget needs to stay put […]
Market Insight Why More Homeowners Are Giving Up Their Low Mortgage Rate (And Why That Might Be Smarter Than It Sounds) Why More Homeowners Are Giving Up Their Low Mortgage Rate If you’re like a lot of homeowners, you’ve probably thought: “I’d like to move… but I don’t want to give up my 3% rate.” That’s fair. That rate has been one of your best financial wins – and it can be hard to let go. But here’s […]
Interest Rates Mortgage Rates Just Saw Their Biggest Drop in a Year Mortgage Rates Just Saw Their Biggest Drop in a Year If you’ve been waiting (and waiting) for mortgage rates to finally move in your favor, you just got your wish. On Friday, September 5th, the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate fell to its lowest level since October 2024. Even better? It was the biggest one-day […]
Market Insight Boston Suburbs Homebuyer Searches Hit a 2-Year High – What It Means for Sellers in Walpole, Dedham, Westwood, and Beyond Boston Suburbs Homebuyer Searches Hit a 2-Year High – What It Means for Sellers in Walpole, Dedham, Westwood, and Beyond Intro: Buyers Are Quiet… Or Are They? If you’ve been assuming the housing market has gone into hibernation because of high mortgage rates, you might want to think again. Believe it or not, buyer interest […]
Market Insight Is It Better To Buy Now or Wait for Lower Mortgage Rates? Here’s the Tradeoff Is It Better To Buy Now or Wait for Lower Mortgage Rates? Here’s the Tradeoff Why Rates Are Back in the Spotlight Mortgage rates are still a hot topic – and for good reason. After the most recent jobs report came out weaker than expected, the bond market reacted almost instantly. The result? In early […]
Market Insight What Every Homeowner Needs To Know In Today’s Shifting Market What Every Homeowner Needs To Know In Today’s Shifting Market The market is changing-but that’s not necessarily a bad thing. Over the past few years, the housing market was like a rock concert-loud, packed, and full of people elbowing each other for the front row (or the nearest three-bedroom colonial). But now? Things are calming […]
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