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Massachusetts Housing Market Shows Shift Toward Buyers
While prices continue to hold up, homes are taking longer to sell and more sellers are cutting prices.

While prices continue to hold up, homes are taking longer to sell and more sellers are cutting prices.

There are a handful of markets where buying a starter home is more attainable this year, according to a new report from Realtor.com.

The housing market is expected to heat up later this year as mortgage rates likely slide and prices moderate.
Overall, the median single-family home sale price in the state for 2025 was $638,000 - an increase of 3.7% from 2024.
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More Massachusetts homes are selling in 2025 than 2024, but home prices are increasing as well, a new study found.
More Massachusetts homes are selling in 2025 than 2024, but home prices are increasing as well, a new study found.
The largest markets in Massachusetts share the trend with much of the nation, new research shows.
More Massachusetts homes are selling in 2025 than 2024, but home prices are increasing as well, a new study found.
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Meanwhile, the condo market in the area has actually seen a slight price decrease compared to the same period in 2024.
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Median home prices for the year are still up over 3 percent in 2025 compared to the same period in 2024.
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