There’s been plenty of buzz suggesting that the condominium market is on the decline. We hear lots of word around the industry that condos are languishing longer, that open houses aren’t as well attended. But then there are places are Rising interest rates, an urban slowdown, and growing buyer caution have cast a shadow. But the Q2 2025 data shows a more nuanced picture — one where certain towns and price points are still thriving, even as others cool.

The second quarter of 2025 continued to test both buyers and sellers across Eastern Massachusetts, with interest rates holding firm around 7% and local inventory patterns keeping certain markets ultra-competitive. Using transaction-level MLS data, we examined how single-family and condo markets performed across Suffolk, Essex, Middlesex, and Norfolk counties — breaking down sales prices, market speed, and where sellers or buyers had the upper hand.

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Curious which Boston-area markets are on fire—and which are just warming up?
We dug into the 2025 year-to-date data across 13 key neighborhoods to uncover where homes are selling fastest, prices are climbing, and buyers are getting the most for their money.

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Jamaica Plain’s condo market is finally loosening up, with inventory up, closings slightly higher, and average prices easing about 6 % year-over-year.

Greater Boston Real Estate Market Update: Q1-2025

Single family & condo market Q1 performance across Suffolk, Norfolk, Middlesex, and Essex Counties

Greater Boston Real Estate Quarterly Update - Q3-2024

MLS Sales in Brookline, Dedham, Needham, and Newton: August 2024.

MLS Roundup: Sold in Cambridge, Medford, and Somerville: August 2024.

August 2024: MLS Sale Summary for JP, West Roxbury, Roslindale, and Hyde Park.

Enter the Fall Market ready to navigate the homebuying process and recent industry changes.

The real estate brokerage industry is undergoing some changes, and Gibson Sotheby’s International Realty has been diligently preparing with new business practices to continue protecting and empowering our clients every step of the way. Buying a home is one of the largest financial transactions in a person’s life, so it's important to understand how the changes taking effect on August 17th will impact both home buyers and sellers. I invite you to read the full explanation from Colleen Barry, CEO of Gibson Sotheby’s International Realty.

MLS Sales in Brookline, Dedham, Needham, and Newton: July 2024.

MLS Roundup: Sold in Cambridge, Medford, and Somerville: July 2024.

July 2024: MLS Sale Summary for JP, West Roxbury, Roslindale, and Hyde Park.

MLS Roundup: Sold in Cambridge, Medford, and Somerville: June 2024.

MLS Sales in Brookline, Dedham, Needham, and Newton: June 2024.