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Mike Hughes
Residential & Luxury Real Estate | Serving Greater Boston
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Hi there,
Autumn... possibly the most beautiful time of year! In the real estate world, a few different things happen... some sellers race to sell before the holidays, while others try to strategically time listing between the holidays to take advantage of fewer competing listings and heightened buyer emotions. There's no right or wrong approach, but colorful leaves and an inviting home (for the holidays) sure can't hurt.
As we move into November, I'd like to give thanks for all the good things. Corny or not, I want to thank you and let you know you're appreciated.
Last, what's a real estate newsletter without a little "pitch"? Over the past few months, we've been working on a "preliminary home staging report." There's no cost for the report, and it improves with repetition, so please let me know if you or anyone in your sphere might be interested in a complimentary home staging report.
As always, let me know if you ever need anything.
Best regards,
Mike
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Trivia - Answer at the Bottom
Middlesex County's 2024 median property value was more than double the U.S. national average. How much more, roughly: 1.5 times, 2 times, or 3 times?
Hint: Think bigger than you expect... Greater Boston real estate does not play small.
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November 2026 Market Update
Greater Boston - Middlesex County
Single-Family Homes
Across the Middlesex County market, the average sold price reached $1,112,865 with 2,156 closings recorded and 1,273 active listings currently available: visit our website to see how these numbers may affect your home's value.
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7/31/2026 - 10/31/2026 |
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| Average Sale Price |
$1,112,865 |
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| Number Pending |
1005 |
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| Number of Closings |
2156 |
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| Active Listings |
1273 |
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| Average Days on Market |
37 |
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| Inventory vs. Last Year |
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Source: Multiple Listing Service (10/31/26)
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November 2026 Community Spotlight
Winchester
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Photo: JosephBarillari at en.wikipedia / CC BY-SA 3.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)
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Winchester, Massachusetts sits just 8 miles north of Boston, woven together by a series of mill ponds along the Aberjona River and a downtown anchored by Historicist architecture. The Tri-Community Greenway traces the river through Ginn Field Park and on to Wedgemere station, while Upper Mystic Lake offers a freshwater beach just steps away. Winchester Center buzzes with locally owned shops and restaurants, and a cultural district that punches well above its size. Whether you are drawn to the outdoors, the arts, or a great meal on Church Street, Winchester rewards every kind of explorer.
Read the full Winchester community spotlight →
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Single-Family Homes
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| Avg Sale Price |
$1,947,100 |
Sold: 39 | DOM: 46 |
| Active - Avg List |
$2,565,431 |
Active: 32 | DOM: 64 |
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Multi-Family Homes
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| Avg Sale Price |
$1,365,000 |
Sold: 4 | DOM: 43 |
| Active - Avg List |
$1,266,000 |
Active: 3 | DOM: 9 |
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Condominiums
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| Avg Sale Price |
$1,132,500 |
Sold: 9 | DOM: 30 |
| Active - Avg List |
$683,983 |
Active: 6 | DOM: 88 |
Source: Multiple Listing Service (10/31/26)
* DOM = Days on Market
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Notable Places
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What to See
Griffin Museum of Photography
One of a small number of museums in the United States devoted exclusively to photographic art, the Griffin Museum houses four galleries at its 67 Shore Road home in Winchester, with satellite galleries reaching into Boston's Downtown Crossing. Open Tuesday through Sunday from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM, it presents rotating solo and group exhibitions, artist talks, and juried shows year-round.
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What to Eat
A Tavola
Tucked along tree-lined Church Street in Winchester Center, A Tavola is an Italian-inspired neighborhood bistro where all pastas are made in-house and piattini (small plates) arrive on hand-crafted wooden boards. The restaurant has been recognized among Boston Magazine's Top 25 Suburban Restaurants and earned the 2023 Favorite Restaurant in Winchester award, according to its official website.
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November 2026 Mortgage Update
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30 Year Fixed Rate*
7.24%
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15 Year Fixed Rate*
6.60%
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*Source: freddiemac.com (10/29/26)
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Planning to purchase your first, next, or second home? Get in touch with our trusted lender, Jason Evans. He's available to discuss available options for your unique situation. His firm also handles refinancing and home equity lines, so consider him your mortgage resource.
Jason Evans
Mortgage Professional
Rate
C: 315-569-7338
[email protected] |
Loan Officer Website
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Luxury Market Update
The luxury market is generally defined as the top 10% of all home sales by price in a given area.
The Institute for Luxury Home Marketing's October 2026 North American Luxury Market Report describes the market as 'a market in transition as sellers continue to respond,' noting that the disparity between sales growth and declining inventory that characterized the first half of 2026 is narrowing. In the single-family segment, year-over-year sales rose 3.5% in September (down from 9.8% in July), while inventory edged up 0.2% year-over-year: the first such increase recorded in 2026. The attached/condo segment tells a more cautious story, with September sales declining 7.6% year-over-year and Q3 sales up just 0.9%, underscoring that buyer preferences and property-specific factors are increasingly driving outcomes across Greater Boston's Middlesex County luxury tier.
Source: luxuryhomemarketing.com (11/3/26)
Current National Luxury Market Report
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Worth a Read
What Waltham Sellers Can Expect From Today's Offer Timelines
Thinking of selling in Waltham, MA? Here's what today's offer timelines actually look like and how to position your home for the best result.
Read the full post →
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Looking for Something Fun
Around Town - November 2026 Events
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48th Boston International Antiquarian Book Fair
The 48th annual ABAA Boston International Antiquarian Book Fair runs Friday, November 6 through Sunday, November 8, 2026 (Friday 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM | Saturday 12:00 PM - 7:00 PM | Sunday 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM) at the Hynes Convention Center, 900 Boylston Street, Boston (Suffolk County). Browse and buy rare books, manuscripts, maps, photographs, and literary treasures from 100+ U.S. and international dealers sanctioned by the Antiquarian Booksellers' Association of America.
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Snowport Holiday Market at Boston Seaport
The Snowport Holiday Market Presented by Visa opens Friday, November 6, 2026 and runs through Sunday, December 27, 2026 (closed Thanksgiving and Christmas Day) at Seaport Common, 100 Seaport Boulevard, Boston (Suffolk County) : free general admission. The outdoor waterfront market features 125+ local and independent makers, themed cocktail bars, festive food, live music, and holiday decor.
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Know Someone Thinking About Buying or Selling?
I'd love the introduction. A quick call or text with their name is all it takes - I'll take it from there.
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Quick Links
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Trivia Answer
The Answer: 2.19 Times the National Average!
The 2024 median property value in Middlesex County, MA was $727,800 : 2.19 times the U.S. national average of $332,700. That figure also reflects a 5.91% jump from 2023's median of $687,200 across all 54 cities and towns in the county.
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As a Certified Residential Specialist (CRS), I'm among the top 4% of agents nationally - advanced training in marketing, technology & negotiation.
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