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If you plan to purchase your first or tenth home, start here. Buying property in Massachusetts is not difficult, but it's helpful to understand and be aware of the local customs before you start your search. Our goal is to help guide you toward the best decision for your unique situation. To do this, we believe that a well-informed client will ultimately be the most satisfied, too. We look forward to discussing the current market conditions and trends with you - most important, we can't wait to help you discover your dream home!
Check out our on demand home buyer video seminar here! After registering, you'll have instant access to our on demand buyer consultation and we'll immediately mail (USPS) your home Massachusetts Home Buyer Booklet. It include everything you need to buy a home in Massachusetts - even sample forms. Click here to get access now!
Selling your home is a big decision. It's not just about moving, it's about identifying a proven seamless process that will help maximize the value of current property within a timeline that meets your specific needs.
There's no doubt that this can be a stressful process, but after successfully selling 100s of homes, we've identified the smoothest processes, most effective marketing strategies and negotiation techniques to ensure the highest sale price with the least amount of hassle. Contact us today for a no obligation consultation.
Senior Options
Connect with experts to discuss senior living options. Knowing where to begin is the hardest part, so we've included a few helpful resources below:
Home Hazards
Asbestos - Asbestos.com provides a Guide to Asbestos in The Home ... it outlines common asbestos locations, related heath concerns and how to deal with asbestos when it's found. Tips on how to hire an asbestos remover can also be found at asbestos.com.
Lead Paint - Slowly phased out in the 1960s and 1970s, lead paint was ultimately outlawed in residential use in 1978. Consequently, all homes older than 1978 are suspect; however, there are many ways to mitigate lead paint and costs can vary. In recent years, the government has eased mitigation requirements to encourage lead compliance. The below sites provide additional information about lead paint safety ... you can even search property to see if it's been tested for lead paint.
Mass.gov - Search property testing history
Massachusetts Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program’s Lead Safe Homes 1.0 database
New England Lead Prevention - Information for home buyers, tenants, landlords, etc.
Is Now a Good Time to Sell? What Greater Boston Homeowners Need to Know in 2026
The Question Most Homeowners Are Asking Right Now
Rates went up. Headlines got loud. Some homeowners decided to wait. But the data tells a different story from the narrative — and if you have been on the fence about selling, now is a good time to look at the actual numbers.
What the National Data Shows
Home prices nationally have risen for 35 consecutive months through May 2026. The national median existing-home price reached $429,300 in May, up from a year ago. Buyer demand has not evaporated. Inventory remains tight in most markets, which continues to support prices even as some buyers have pulled back from the search.
Source: National Association of Realtors, Existing-Home Sales Report, May 2026
The Northeast Is Outperforming
The Northeast is one of the strongest regions in the country right now. The median home price in the Northeast reached $534,900 in May 2026, up 4.2% year over year. Greater Boston specifically continues to attract buyers relocating from higher-cost metros who are looking for proximity to strong employers, universities, and established neighborhoods.
Source: National Association of Realtors, Existing-Home Sales Report, May 2026
Summer Buyers Are Serious Buyers
There is a common belief that summer is not the right time to sell. The numbers do not support that. Summer buyers, especially those shopping in June through August, tend to be highly motivated. They have a timeline: a job start date, a lease ending, a school year beginning. They are not browsing casually. If your home is priced correctly and shows well, summer produces serious offers.
What This Means for You
If you have been thinking about selling in the next 6 to 18 months, now is a good time to start the conversation. Not because you need to rush, but because the decisions you make in the next 60 days, including pricing, timing, and preparation, directly affect your net proceeds.
I offer a no-charge market evaluation for every homeowner who wants one. No obligation, no pressure. Just honest numbers and a clear picture of what your home would sell for in today's market.
Call or text: 617-433-9225
Email: [email protected]
Or schedule at: connect.MikeHughesTeam.com
Also in this month's mailing: Your Summer Home Maintenance Checklist: 8 Tasks That Protect Your Home's Value
Other Useful Tools
Financing ... everyone's budget and cash flow is different. Whether you you get paid on a salary, hourly, bonus or commission basis, understanding your monthly obligation is critical when buying a home.
Here is a link to a mortgage calculator to help you start your planning.
Explore A Career in Real Estate!
Real estate can be a very rewarding career ... each day we have the opportunity to meet and help new people! Being able to help someone start a new stage of life is an extremely gratifying experience.
It's relatively easy to get started, but knowing where and how to start is the biggest challenge. Unfortunately, the state licensing exam doesn't cover any marketing or business planning ... so new agents are often left to sink or swim! In 2023, the National Association of Realtors estimates 10,000 agents are being forced to leave the business each month!
After being in business for 20+ years, I've been able to help many buyers, sellers AND agents succeed. Getting started the right way with the right company can make or break an new agent. eXp Realty is now selling more homes than any other brokerage, so we have tools and training to help you succeed. Moreover, it would be my pleasure to introduce you to the company's tools, answer any questions that you have about the business and share my systems and training so that you are able to quickly launch your new business. Let's connect!