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08/27/2026

NH Lakes Region Real Estate Market Update | Moultonborough, Meredith & Wolfeboro

Happy Wednesday everyone! This week's Lakes Region report covers three markets — and buyers across all three neighborhoods are finding consistent room to negotiate. Here's what's happening this week. 📊

🏠 Moultonborough — Slowing Down, Buyer Room Growing
10 closings this month, down from 17 last month. Days on market climbed from 34 to 40 — homes are sitting longer before they sell. Median list price dropped significantly from last month. And 92% of homes sold at or below list price. Buyers, this market is giving you more time to make decisions and more room to negotiate than it was a month ago. Sellers, the pace has slowed and pricing to current conditions will serve you better than anchoring to last month's levels.

📝 Note: Median sales price reflects which specific properties closed this month on a small sample — interpret carefully.

🏠 Meredith — Strongest Activity Story of the Week
18 closings this month — nearly double last month's 10. That surge in activity is the headline here and it tells you buyer engagement in Meredith has picked up significantly. Median list price came down while median sales price rose. 94% of homes sold at or below list price — buyer leverage remains intact despite the stronger activity. Sellers, demand is clearly building here. Buyers, the room to negotiate exists — 94% at or below list tells you the data is on your side even in a busier market.

🏠 Wolfeboro — Prices More Accessible, Buyer Opportunity
11 closings, up slightly from 9 last month. But the price story is the most significant shift in Wolfeboro this week. Median list price dropped from $875,000 to $699,900 — a meaningful reduction in what sellers are asking. Median sales price also came down significantly from last month. And 97% of homes sold at or below list price — the highest at-or-below rate of the three markets this week. Buyers, Wolfeboro is more accessible on price than it was and the data supports negotiating below list. Sellers, current market conditions require realistic pricing — last month's comparables are not a reliable guide right now.

📝 Note: Last month's Wolfeboro median sales price reflects a specific high-end property that closed — the month-over-month comparison should be interpreted carefully.

📊 This Week's Full Numbers:

Moultonborough
🔹 Closings: 17 → 10 ⬇️
🔹 Days on Market: 34 → 40 ⬆️
🔹 Median List Price: $899,000 → $699,000 ⬇️
🔹 Median Sale Price: $625,000 → $778,250 ⬆️*
🔹 At or Below List: 98% → 92%
*Reflects property mix on 10 closings

Meredith
🔹 Closings: 10 → 18 ⬆️ ⚡
🔹 Median List Price: $873,500 → $734,000 ⬇️
🔹 Median Sale Price: $797,500 → $862,500 ⬆️
🔹 At or Below List: 96% → 94%

Wolfeboro
🔹 Closings: 9 → 11 ⬆️
🔹 Median List Price: $875,000 → $699,900 ⬇️
🔹 Median Sale Price: $1,186,053 → $757,000 ⬇️*
🔹 At or Below List: 98% → 97%
*Prior month reflects property mix — interpret carefully

💡 Bottom Line This Week:
Across all three Lakes Region markets 92 to 97% of homes are selling at or below list price — that's consistent buyer leverage throughout the region right now. Meredith had the strongest activity surge with volume nearly doubling. Moultonborough is slowing with more time and more room for buyers. And Wolfeboro is more accessible on price than it has been — a real opportunity for buyers who have been watching this market.

💬 Buying or selling in Moultonborough, Meredith, or Wolfeboro? Drop a comment or send me a message — happy to talk through what this means for your specific situation.

📺 Full breakdown on my YouTube channel today — link in bio!

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08/25/2026

Boston Rental Market Update | Brighton, Brookline & Cambridge

Happy Tuesday everyone! This week's rental report covers three of Boston's most active rental markets — and whether you're renting or managing a property, the data this week has something important for you. Here's what's happening. 📊

🏠 Brighton — Landlord Lean Overall, Renter Windows by Unit Size
Brighton picked up significantly this month — 97 closings up from 78, above asking climbed from 4 to 7, and at-asking rose from 66 to 77. Overall this market has a landlord lean right now. But the unit-size breakdown tells a more nuanced story. One-bedrooms dipped from $2,588 to $2,510 and three-bedrooms dropped from $4,100 to $3,833. Studios rose significantly. Two-bedrooms held essentially flat. Renters targeting one-bedrooms or three-bedrooms in Brighton have a real pricing opportunity this month that the overall market numbers don't immediately suggest.

🏠 Brookline — The Biggest Shift of the Week
Brookline is the most interesting story in this week's report. Volume dropped from 150 to 122 closings — but the more striking shift is at-asking dropping from 149 to just 89. Last month 149 of 150 units rented at asking — this month only 89 of 122 did. That's a significant change in how much pricing power landlords are currently exercising and it creates real room for renters that wasn't there a month ago. Above asking held flat at 2 both months. Three-bedrooms rose to $5,305 — landlords with three-bedroom units are in the strongest position here. Studios and one-bedrooms offer renters more flexibility this month.

🏠 Cambridge — Active Market, Smaller Units Favor Renters
Cambridge had a strong month on volume — 227 closings up from 182 — and at-asking jumped from 135 to 173. Strong landlord engagement overall. But studios dropped from $2,471 to $2,367 and one-bedrooms dipped from $3,031 to $2,974. Two-bedrooms held essentially flat. Three-bedrooms ticked up. Renters targeting studios or one-bedrooms in Cambridge have more pricing flexibility than the overall volume numbers suggest. Landlords with two and three-bedroom units are in a stronger position this month.

📊 This Week's Full Numbers:

Brighton
🔹 Closings: 78 → 97 ⬆️
🔹 Days on Market: 33 → 46 ⬆️
🔹 At Asking: 66 → 77 ⬆️
🔹 Above Asking: 4 → 7 ⬆️
🔹 Studio: $1,725 → $2,373 ⬆️
🔹 1BR: $2,588 → $2,510 ⬇️
🔹 2BR: $3,219 → $3,205 ➡️
🔹 3BR: $4,100 → $3,833 ⬇️

Brookline
🔹 Closings: 150 → 122 ⬇️
🔹 Days on Market: 33 → 36 ⬆️
🔹 At Asking: 149 → 89 ⬇️ ⚡
🔹 Above Asking: 2 → 2 ➡️
🔹 Median Rent: $3,780 → $4,045 ⬆️
🔹 Studio: $2,392 → $2,537 ⬆️
🔹 1BR: $3,117 → $3,081 ⬇️
🔹 2BR: $3,881 → $3,846 ⬇️
🔹 3BR: $5,099 → $5,305 ⬆️

Cambridge
🔹 Closings: 182 → 227 ⬆️ ⚡
🔹 Days on Market: 35 → 38 ⬆️
🔹 At Asking: 135 → 173 ⬆️
🔹 Above Asking: 17 → 16
🔹 Median Rent: $4,140 → $4,030 ⬇️
🔹 Studio: $2,471 → $2,367 ⬇️
🔹 1BR: $3,031 → $2,974 ⬇️
🔹 2BR: $4,017 → $4,007 ➡️
🔹 3BR: $4,885 → $4,935 ⬆️

💡 Bottom Line This Week:
Brighton and Cambridge are leaning landlord overall but renters have real windows in smaller unit sizes in both markets. Brookline's at-asking dropping from 149 to 89 is the biggest shift of the week and the clearest signal that renters have more room than they did last month. Three-bedroom landlords are in the strongest position across all three neighborhoods this week.

💬 Renting or managing a property in Brighton, Brookline, or Cambridge? Drop a comment or send me a message — happy to talk through what this means for your specific situation.

📺 Full breakdown on my YouTube channel today — link in bio!

📅 Every Friday I publish an in-depth report on my Substack — link in bio!

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Brighton Studio figures this month was $2373.00 and last monthw as $1725.000

Thank you for confirming — so the corrected Brighton studio figures are:

This month: $2,373
Last month: $1,725
That means the visual pop-up I used in the script is already correct as written. The $3,093 and $3,245 figures appear to have been entered in error and can be disregarded entirely.

Here's the corrected Brighton visual pop-up for reference — everything else in the script and Facebook post remains unchanged and is ready to use as written:

📊 Visual pop-up — BRIGHTON (corrected and confirmed):

Closings: 78 → 97 ⬆️
Days on Market: 33 → 46 ⬆️
At Asking: 66 → 77 ⬆️
Above Asking: 4 → 7 ⬆️
Studio: [💰 $1,725 → $2,373 ⬆️]
1BR: [💰 $2,588 → $2,510 ⬇️]
2BR: [💰 $3,219 → $3,205 ➡️]
3BR: [💰 $4,100 → $3,833 ⬇️]
🏷️ "BRIGHTON — LANDLORD LEAN, RENTER WINDOWS IN 1BR + 3BR"

08/24/2026

Happy Monday everyone! This week's sales market covers Brighton, Brookline, and Cambridge — condos and single-family homes — and the stories are very different depending on which neighborhood and property type you're focused on. Here's what matters most this week. 📊

🏠 Brighton Condos — Mixed Market
21 closings this month, down slightly from 23. Days on market climbed from 46 to 55. Above asking held essentially flat at 6 versus 7 last month. But 12 of 21 sold under asking, up from 9 of 23 last month. Median price rose significantly. A mixed market — pricing matters a lot here depending on your specific unit.

🏠 Brighton Single-Family — Seller Standout of the Week
This is the strongest seller story in Brighton this week by a wide margin. Volume tripled from 2 to 6 closings. Four of 6 sold above asking, up from just 1 last month. Median price climbed from $888,500 to $1,076,667. And only 1 of 6 sold under asking. If you're selling a single-family home in Brighton right now this market is working strongly in your favor.

🏠 Brookline Condos — Improving for Sellers
48 closings, down slightly from 53 last month. Above asking rose from 15 to 20 — a meaningful increase. Fewer units sold under asking this month — 23 of 48 versus 28 of 53 last month. Median price climbed from $1,228,894 to $1,336,761. The direction is moving in sellers' favor in the Brookline condo market.

🏠 Brookline Single-Family — Buyer Opportunity This Week
This is the most dramatic shift of any market in this week's report. Last month just 1 of 9 Brookline single-family homes sold under asking. This month 7 of 9 sold under asking. Above asking dropped from 5 to just 2. Days on market climbed from 31 to 42. And median price fell from $2,899,688 to $2,387,556. Buyers who have been watching the Brookline single-family market — this is your window. The data shifted significantly in your favor this month.

🏠 Cambridge Condos — Softening, More Room for Buyers
64 closings, down from 84 last month. Days on market climbed from 35 to 41. Above asking dropped from 36 to 24 — a meaningful decline. 32 of 64 sold under asking. Median price rose but the competitive pressure that was driving this market last month has eased. Buyers in Cambridge condos have more room than they did last month.

🏠 Cambridge Single-Family — Seller Momentum
Cambridge single-family is the other strong seller story this week. 22 closings, up from 17 last month. Days on market dropped from 28 to 22 — moving faster. Above asking nearly doubled from 8 to 14. Median price climbed from $2,405,399 to $2,674,868. Only 6 of 22 sold under asking. Sellers in Cambridge single-family, this market is working strongly in your favor right now.

📊 This Week's Full Numbers:

Brighton Condos
🔹 Closings: 23 → 21
🔹 Days on Market: 46 → 55 ⬆️
🔹 Above Asking: 7 → 6
🔹 Under Asking: 9/23 → 12/21
🔹 Median Price: $547,584 → $700,810 ⬆️

Brighton Single-Family
🔹 Closings: 2 → 6 ⬆️ ⚡
🔹 Days on Market: 23 → 20 ⬇️
🔹 Above Asking: 1 → 4 ⬆️
🔹 Under Asking: 1/2 → 1/6 ⬇️
🔹 Median Price: $888,500 → $1,076,667 ⬆️

Brookline Condos
🔹 Closings: 53 → 48
🔹 Days on Market: 35 → 40 ⬆️
🔹 Above Asking: 15 → 20 ⬆️
🔹 Under Asking: 28/53 → 23/48 ⬇️
🔹 Median Price: $1,228,894 → $1,336,761 ⬆️

Brookline Single-Family
🔹 Closings: 10 → 9
🔹 Days on Market: 31 → 42 ⬆️
🔹 Above Asking: 5 → 2 ⬇️
🔹 Under Asking: 1/9 → 7/9 ⬆️
🔹 Median Price: $2,899,688 → $2,387,556 ⬇️

Cambridge Condos
🔹 Closings: 84 → 64 ⬇️
🔹 Days on Market: 35 → 41 ⬆️
🔹 Above Asking: 36 → 24 ⬇️
🔹 Under Asking: 36/84 → 32/64
🔹 Median Price: $1,099,765 → $1,292,874 ⬆️

Cambridge Single-Family
🔹 Closings: 17 → 22 ⬆️
🔹 Days on Market: 28 → 22 ⬇️
🔹 Above Asking: 8 → 14 ⬆️
🔹 Under Asking: 5/17 → 6/22
🔹 Median Price: $2,405,399 → $2,674,868 ⬆️

💡 Bottom Line This Week:
Sellers — Brighton single-family and Cambridge single-family are your strongest environments this week. Brookline condos are also improving with above asking rising and fewer homes going under asking. Buyers — Brookline single-family is your clearest opportunity with 7 of 9 selling under asking. Cambridge condos have also softened with above asking dropping significantly. Brighton condos are mixed — outcome depends on the specific property and pricing strategy.

💬 Buying or selling in Brighton, Brookline, or Cambridge? Drop a comment or send me a message — happy to talk through what this means for your specific situation.

📺 Full breakdown on my YouTube channel today — link in bio!

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08/18/2026

Boston Rental Market Update | South Boston, South End, Fenway & Waterfront

Happy Tuesday everyone! This week's rental report covers four Boston neighborhoods — and the signals are very different depending on which side of the lease you're on. Here's what's happening this week. 📊

🏠 South Boston — Renter Opportunity This Month
South Boston had a significant shift this month. Volume dropped from 181 to 116 rentals, above-asking activity fell from 42 to 28, at-asking dropped from 132 to 76, and median rent came down from $4,519 to $4,108. Every meaningful signal this month is pointing in renters' favor. If you have been searching in South Boston and feeling like the market was moving too fast — this month is giving you more breathing room than you have had in a while.

🏠 South End — Slight Landlord Lean
The South End had 84 closings with at-asking jumping from 58 to 67 — telling you more renters are paying exactly what landlords are asking. Median rent rose from $4,106 to $4,332. Days on market tightened slightly from 24 to 22. Above-asking held steady. Overall this market has a slight landlord lean this month — but competition hasn't intensified dramatically so renters still have some room depending on the specific unit.

🏠 Fenway — The Most Stable Market This Week
Fenway is the most consistent market in this week's report. Volume picked up from 30 to 41 closings — a meaningful increase. But at-asking held completely flat at 34 both months, above-asking held flat at 3 both months, and median rent was essentially unchanged at $3,485 versus $3,514 last month. More transactions happening but the pricing dynamics stayed remarkably stable. A reliable market for both renters and landlords right now.

🌊 Waterfront — Landlord Standout of the Week
The Waterfront is the landlord story of the week and it's not close. Volume surged from just 13 closings last month to 44 this month. Days on market dropped from 49 to 35 — moving significantly faster. Above asking jumped from zero to 3. And median rent climbed from $6,182 to $7,667. Landlords, this market is moving fast and in your favor. Renters targeting the Waterfront this month should be prepared to move decisively — units are not sitting the way they were last month.

📊 This Week's Full Numbers:

South Boston
🔹 Closings: 181 → 116 ⬇️
🔹 Days on Market: 21 → 19
🔹 At Asking: 132 → 76 ⬇️
🔹 Above Asking: 42 → 28 ⬇️
🔹 Median Rent: $4,519 → $4,108 ⬇️

South End
🔹 Closings: 89 → 84
🔹 Days on Market: 24 → 22 ⬇️
🔹 At Asking: 58 → 67 ⬆️
🔹 Above Asking: 25 → 22
🔹 Median Rent: $4,106 → $4,332 ⬆️

Fenway
🔹 Closings: 30 → 41 ⬆️
🔹 Days on Market: 32 → 33
🔹 At Asking: 34 → 34 ➡️
🔹 Above Asking: 3 → 3 ➡️
🔹 Median Rent: $3,514 → $3,485 ⬇️

Waterfront
🔹 Closings: 13 → 44 ⬆️ ⚡
🔹 Days on Market: 49 → 35 ⬇️
🔹 At Asking: 11 → 2
🔹 Above Asking: 0 → 3 ⬆️
🔹 Median Rent: $6,182 → $7,667 ⬆️

💡 Bottom Line This Week:
South Boston is the clearest renter opportunity with volume down, above asking falling, and median rent dropping. The South End has a slight landlord lean with at-asking jumping and median rent rising. Fenway stayed remarkably consistent across every metric. And the Waterfront is the landlord standout with volume surging, faster pace, and median rent climbing significantly.

💬 Renting or managing a property in any of these neighborhoods? Drop a comment or send me a message — happy to talk through what this means for your situation.

📺 Full breakdown on my YouTube channel today — link in bio!

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08/17/2026

Boston Real Estate Market Update | South Boston, South End, Fenway & Waterfront

Happy Monday everyone! This week's sales market covers four Boston neighborhoods across condos and single-family homes — and the data is telling very different stories depending on where you look. Here's what matters most this week. 📊

🏠 South Boston Condos — Buyers Have More Room This Month
The South Boston condo market softened this month. Volume dropped, days on market climbed from 29 to 44, and median price fell. Half of all closings went under asking. Buyers, this market is giving you more negotiating room than it did last month. Sellers, pricing realistically to current conditions will serve you better than anchoring to where this market was a few months ago.

🏠 South Boston Single-Family — Moving in Sellers' Favor
A different story on the single-family side. Fewer homes closed but outcomes improved for sellers. Above asking ticked up, under asking dropped from 6 of 8 last month to just 3 of 5 this month, and days on market improved from 41 to 35. The direction here is clearly shifting toward sellers.

🏠 South End Condos — Buyer Opportunity of the Week
The South End condo market is the clearest buyer opportunity in this week's report. 32 of 39 closings went under asking — up from 24 of 43 last month. Above asking dropped from 12 to just 6. Median price fell significantly. Every meaningful signal this month points toward buyers having real leverage in the South End right now.

🏠 South End Single-Family — Thin But Buyer Friendly
2 single-family homes closed this month, both under asking, and days on market improved from 65 to 42. Nothing sold above asking either month. With just 2 closings treat the median price as a reflection of which specific properties sold rather than a market-wide trend. But both available data points this month favor buyers.

🏠 Fenway — Most Improved Market This Week
Fenway showed the most dramatic improvement of any market in this week's report. Volume jumped from 8 to 13 closings and days on market dropped from 89 to just 47 — a 42-day improvement in a single month. Buyer activity has picked up meaningfully. 11 of 13 closings went under asking so buyers still have room — but this market is moving noticeably faster than it was and that is worth paying attention to.

🌊 Waterfront — Strong Momentum, Buyer Room Remains
The Waterfront more than doubled in volume — 10 to 23 closings — and above asking activity tripled from 1 to 3 homes. Strong momentum signals across the board. But 18 of 23 closings still went under asking so buyers still have real negotiating room despite the stronger activity level this month.

💡 Bottom Line This Week:
South Boston condos and the South End are the clearest buyer opportunities right now. South Boston single-family is quietly shifting in sellers' favor. The South End single-family market is thin but buyer friendly. Fenway dropped 42 days on market in a single month — the most dramatic improvement of the week. And the Waterfront more than doubled in volume with buyer room still intact.

💬 Buying or selling in any of these neighborhoods? Drop a comment or send me a message — happy to talk through what this means for your situation.

📺 Full breakdown on my YouTube channel today — link in bio!

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08/04/2026

🏠 Boston Rental Market Update | Back Bay, Beacon Hill, Charlestown & Savin Hill

Happy Tuesday, everyone! This week's rental report covers four Boston neighborhoods — and the signals are very different depending on which side of the lease you're on. Here's what's happening this week. 📊

🏠 Back Bay — Less Competition This Month
Volume dropped from 112 to 81 rentals this month and above-asking activity fell from 18 to just 8. That tells you the level of competition renters were dealing with here has eased meaningfully. Studios dropped this month — that's your best category in Back Bay right now if you're a renter. One-bedrooms and two-bedrooms both rose. Units are still moving fast at 26 days so don't wait too long, but you have more room than you did last month.

One note on the three-bedroom figure — the number on screen reflects ultra-luxury inventory specifically and is not representative of typical Back Bay rental pricing.

Back Bay Numbers
🔹 Closings: 112 → 81 ⬇️
🔹 Days on Market: 25 → 26
🔹 At Asking: 53 → 66 ⬆️
🔹 Above Asking: 18 → 8 ⬇️
🔹 Median Rent: $4,436 → $5,438
🔹 Studio: $3,516 → $3,234 ⬇️
🔹 1BR: $3,249 → $3,556 ⬆️
🔹 2BR: $6,389 → $6,577 ⬆️
🔹 3BR: $9,236 → $23,475* (ultra-luxury — not typical pricing)

🏠 Beacon Hill — Renters Are Gaining Room
Beacon Hill slowed down this month in a way that clearly benefits renters. 42 closings versus 51 last month. Days on market jumped from 21 to 36 — apartments are sitting longer before they lease. Above asking dropped from 7 to just 3. One-bedrooms and two-bedrooms both dipped. Three-bedrooms dropped significantly from $13,100 to $6,900.

If you've been looking in Beacon Hill and feeling like the market was moving too fast, this month gives you more breathing room than you've had in a while.

Beacon Hill Numbers
🔹 Closings: 51 → 42 ⬇️
🔹 Days on Market: 21 → 36 ⬆️
🔹 At Asking: 40 → 34
🔹 Above Asking: 7 → 3 ⬇️
🔹 Median Rent: $3,110 → $4,306
🔹 Studio: $2,422 → $2,419 ➡️
🔹 1BR: $3,120 → $3,064 ⬇️
🔹 2BR: $3,844 → $3,777 ⬇️
🔹 3BR: $13,100 → $6,900 ⬇️

🔥 Charlestown — Landlord Standout of the Week
Charlestown is the clearest landlord story in this week's report. 39 closings, up from 36, and above-asking activity jumped from 9 to 12. Two-bedrooms rose significantly — from $4,341 to $4,859 — making that the strongest unit size for landlords in Charlestown right now. Studios and one-bedrooms held essentially flat. Units are moving in just 20 days.

Landlords with available units in Charlestown — especially two-bedrooms — should price with confidence this month. This market is working in your favor.

Charlestown Numbers
🔹 Closings: 36 → 39 ⬆️
🔹 Days on Market: 15 → 20
🔹 At Asking: 23 → 25
🔹 Above Asking: 9 → 12 ⬆️
🔹 Median Rent: $4,569 → $4,014
🔹 Studio: $2,350 → $2,359 ➡️
🔹 1BR: $3,372 → $3,367 ➡️
🔹 2BR: $4,341 → $4,859 ⬆️
🔹 3BR: $5,562 → $4,900 ⬇️

💡 Savin Hill — Renter Opportunity of the Week
Savin Hill is the best renter opportunity across all four markets this week and the numbers make a strong case. Volume picked up slightly to 19 closings. Days on market dropped from 59 to 47 — things are moving faster. But above-asking activity fell from 4 to just 1. And median rent came down.

The unit-size breakdown is where it really shows. Studios, one-bedrooms, and two-bedrooms all dropped this month. Three-bedrooms bucked the trend and rose — the one landlord-friendly category here. But if you're a renter looking at a studio, one-bedroom, or two-bedroom in Savin Hill right now, the data is clearly on your side.

Savin Hill Numbers
🔹 Closings: 17 → 19 ⬆️
🔹 Days on Market: 59 → 47 ⬇️ ⚡
🔹 At Asking: 11 → 18 ⬆️
🔹 Above Asking: 4 → 1 ⬇️
🔹 Median Rent: $3,838 → $3,668 ⬇️
🔹 Studio: $2,650 → $1,800 ⬇️
🔹 1BR: $3,575 → $2,812 ⬇️
🔹 2BR: $3,500 → $3,150 ⬇️
🔹 3BR: $3,825 → $4,550 ⬆️

💡 Bottom Line This Week:
Back Bay competition has eased and studios are your opening there. Beacon Hill is slowing down and giving renters more time and more room to negotiate. Charlestown is the landlord standout — especially for two-bedroom units. And Savin Hill is the clearest renter opportunity of the four markets this week with smaller units dropping across the board.

💬 Renting or managing a property in Back Bay, Beacon Hill, Charlestown, or Savin Hill? Drop a comment below or send me a message — happy to talk through what this data means for your specific situation.

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08/03/2026

Boston Real Estate Market Update | Back Bay, Beacon Hill, Charlestown & Savin Hill

Here's your weekly Boston market pulse — and this week the neighborhoods are telling very different stories depending on where you look. Some markets are cooling off and giving buyers more room, while others are still running hot for sellers. Here's what's happening. 📊

🏠 Back Bay — Buyers Are Getting More Room
The Back Bay condo market slowed down this month. 23 closings compared to 30 last month, and homes are taking longer to sell — 58 days on average versus 40. Only 1 condo sold above asking this month, down from 9. That's a dramatic drop and it tells you the intense competition buyers were facing here has eased considerably. Median price actually rose to $2,398,913 but with fewer bidding wars, buyers have more negotiating room than they did last month.

On the single-family side, 2 homes closed after sitting for an average of 326 days on market. Nothing sold above asking and everything sold below asking both months. This remains a very slow, very buyer-friendly segment — sellers in this category need to be patient and realistic on price.

Back Bay Condos
🔹 Closed: 30 → 23
🔹 Days on Market: 40 → 58
🔹 Above Asking: 9 → 1
🔹 Below Asking: 13 → 10
🔹 Median Price: $2,163,833 → $2,398,913

Back Bay Single-Family
🔹 Closed: 0 → 2
🔹 Days on Market: N/A → 326
🔹 Above Asking: 0 → 0
🔹 Median Price: $11,500,000 → $10,050,000
🔹 100% sold below asking both months

🏠 Beacon Hill — Condos Taking Longer, Buyers Gaining Leverage
Beacon Hill condos saw 16 closings, essentially flat from 15 last month, but homes are sitting on the market longer — 52 days on average versus 29. Above asking activity dropped from 3 to just 1 condo. And 13 of 16 sold below asking, up from 8 of 15 last month. Median price climbed to $2,519,281 — prices are still rising — but the combination of longer days and more under-asking closings tells you buyers have more leverage here than the price tag suggests.

Single-family had 3 closings, up from 2, but homes averaged a staggering 390 days on market versus 169 last month. Nothing sold above asking either month and 100% sold below asking. This remains firmly a buyer's market in Beacon Hill single-family.

Beacon Hill Condos
🔹 Closed: 15 → 16
🔹 Days on Market: 29 → 52
🔹 Above Asking: 3 → 1
🔹 Below Asking: 8 → 13
🔹 Median Price: $1,703,327 → $2,519,281

Beacon Hill Single-Family
🔹 Closed: 2 → 3
🔹 Days on Market: 169 → 390
🔹 Above Asking: 0 → 0
🔹 Median Price: $6,263,333 → $6,350,000
🔹 100% sold below asking both months

🔥 Charlestown — Still the Hottest Market This Week
Charlestown is the standout for sellers this week and it's not close. On the condo side, 19 closings with 7 selling above asking and only 7 selling below — a significant improvement from last month when 15 of 26 were going below asking. Median price rose to $1,130,968.

But the real seller story is in single-family. 9 closings, up from 7, and 8 of those 9 sold above asking — up from 4 last month. Only 1 sold below asking. Median price came in at $1,808,272. Charlestown single-family is as competitive as we have seen it in recent months. Sellers, if you have been thinking about listing — this is your moment. Buyers, come in prepared and ready to compete.

Charlestown Condos
🔹 Closed: 26 → 19
🔹 Days on Market: 22 → 28
🔹 Above Asking: 8 → 7
🔹 Below Asking: 15 → 7
🔹 Median Price: $1,046,500 → $1,130,968

Charlestown Single-Family
🔹 Closed: 7 → 9
🔹 Days on Market: 21 → 20
🔹 Above Asking: 4 → 8
🔹 Below Asking: 2 → 1
🔹 Median Price: $1,982,143 → $1,808,272

🏠 Savin Hill — Slowing Down, Worth Watching
Savin Hill condos slowed this month — 6 closings compared to 10 last month, and days on market ticked up from 25 to 36. Only 1 condo sold above asking, down from 3, and median price held flat at $757,833. The under-asking situation actually improved though — only 1 sold below asking versus 7 last month. A quieter month overall but not alarming.

Single-family had no closings this month or last month. The median reference price has stayed unchanged at $1,395,000 since January — a stable but inactive segment right now.

Savin Hill Condos
🔹 Closed: 10 → 6
🔹 Days on Market: 25 → 36
🔹 Above Asking: 3 → 1
🔹 Below Asking: 7 → 1
🔹 Median Price: $757,833 → $757,833

Savin Hill Single-Family
🔹 Closed: 0 → 0
🔹 Median Price: $1,395,000 — unchanged since January

💡 Bottom Line This Week:
Charlestown is the clear standout for sellers — especially single-family where bidding wars are back in force. Back Bay and Beacon Hill are giving buyers more breathing room than they've had in a while with longer days on market and fewer above-asking sales. Savin Hill slowed down but is worth keeping an eye on heading into next month.

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