Archive for Market Statistics

Is it Really A Buyer’s Market? Newton and Greater Boston See “Seller Market Inventory”

Another incredible set of numbers.  The Greater Boston area continues to see extremely low inventory levels … levels which typically indicate a seller’s market.  Some towns such as Brookline and Weston continue to outpace the market indicating that higher net worth individuals are moving forward with purchase and home sales.  More importantly, with low inventory [...]

Greater Boston Home Sale Prices and Real Estate Statistics

Happy New Year and welcome to 2012! At a quick glance, it would appear that the Greater Boston real estate market is down … and it is down compared the same time last year.  However, those who I’ve had the opportunity to personally talk with know that I like to use 2006 as the benchmark [...]

Home Price Statistics for Newton, Brookline, Waltham & Surrounding Communities

Wow!!  It’s already December (thankfully we haven’t really had to deal with snow yet – if you can block the Oct. storm out fo your memory).  On average, we’re still down 3% – 4% compared to last year and 7% – 10% compared to “the best market ever” – 2006.  I’ll be posting separately regarding [...]

Newton Home Sale Statistics

The below statistics are based on publicly marketed properties (single family properties only) in each of the 13 Newton Villages.  The information is based on a rolling six month timeframe.  The reasoning for this floating timeframe … it allows for a reasonable data set, it’s based on a “normal balanced market” and it’s the approximate [...]

Greater Boston Area Home Sale Statistics

Greetings, I hope you have been enjoying the beautiful weather that we’ve been having!  With Thanksgiving just a few days away, we are quickly approaching the new year!  Please let me know if you have any questions about the below information.  As always, the data represents single family and condominium statistics for each town using [...]

Greater Boston Real Estate Statistics – Including Newton, Brookline Waltham & Surrounding Communities

How’s the market?  It really depends … As always, real estate is local and so are market conditions.  Generally speaking, the real estate market is great if you’re a buyer.  I strongly believe that countless people will be kicking themselves 3, 5 and 10 years from now when they realize the missed opportunity in the [...]

Newton MA Real Estate & Greater Boston Sales Statistics

Greetings, I hope this post finds you well! Fall is in the air and the real estate market (prices) is all over the place.  Some towns are doing extremely well while other are doing worse than ever.  Take a look and let me know if you have any questions.  As always, I am happy to prepare a [...]

July Real Estate Market Statistics for Newton, Brookline & Greater Boston

Greetings, I hope you are having a terrific Summer!  Below is an updated snapshot of our marketplace.  Please let me know if you have any specific questions or would like me to include a new area.  You’ll see that Norfolk County is now included … As always, please feel free to call or email me [...]

Real Estate Sales Statistics for Newton and Greater Boston Communities

The Boston and Greater Boston real estate markets continue to charge on! Depending on your price point, the market is hot – for others, it’s not. As you can see (below) the Boston market and Middlessex county are both doing better than a year ago.  Although we are seeing substantially fewer transactions (Newton for example [...]

Newton & Greater Boston Real Estate Statistics (through 4-8-11)

So, here are the current (to April 8, 2011) real estate statistics for Newton, Brookline, Waltham, Watertown and most of Greater Boston.  Please share your comments and forward this info. to anyone you think may appreciate it … As always, please email or call me anytime with questions. Towns / Location Year Over Year % [...]