The following reports from Gibson Sotheby's International Realty show how regional markets such as Greater Boston and MetroWest have been impacted by the pandemic. It looks at data from January - August 2019 versus January - August 2020. Consistent themes are low inventory and homes selling quickly. 

What is interesting to consider as it related to this data - and particular [...]

The fall real estate market is upon us, and the value of your home has changed in the last few months - not just the last few years. Whether the thought of selling is some far-off possibility, or if it has been weighing on your mind lately - give us a call. 

As we all know, time flies faster than you think, and big decisions [...]

In Arlington, the number of homes sold between $1-2 million dollars in 2005 was 2. The number of homes sold between $1-2 million dollars in 2019 was 83.

The number homes sold under $500,000 in 2005 was 122. The number of homes sold under $500,000 in 2019 was 9.

These are the data points that back up the statement [...]

In case you missed it! Take a look at this webinar that is full of unique insights and interesting perspectives. Steve, Mike and Tracy talk about navigating today's real estate market, with a look at how home sales have progressed over the past few years. Don't miss it!

There is just so much happening with Arlington real estate (and beyond) these days it can be hard to boil it down into what's most important, right now. 

The Arlington real estate market is different from the national market, it is different from the Massachusetts market, and it’s even different from neighboring Cambridge [...]

The latest data on Arlington home sales shows that inventory remains low and home values are up in 2020 as compared to this time last year.

Across the board, single-family homes, condos, and multi-family homes have seen a decrease in inventory levels and a rise in home values from Jan. 1- July 31^st 2019 to 2020.

This means that potential home sellers can list their homes [...]

Arlington real estate continues to reflect steady, positive growth. As the charts illustrate, throughout the past 10 years – despite varying ups and downs of the economy and market, Arlington home sales have been steadily trending [...]

Despite a global pandemic, social unrest and economic challenges, the real estate market in Greater Boston remains strong – a true testament to the robust and real-estate-resilient area we live in.

Buyers are still buying and sellers are still selling.

Based on the data comparing [...]

Thanks again to Kim from @KLH Home Staging for producing these helpful videos. Kim is the style- behind-the-scenes of many of our listings, and we cannot emphasize enough the importance of preparing your home for sale.

From the closet to the kitchen, staging can really make your home stand out from the competition and attract [...]