10/20/2026
More inventory doesn't mean buyers have disappeared.
In September, Greater Boston recorded 933 pending single-family home sales, nearly unchanged from a year earlier. Meanwhile, new listings increased slightly to 1,641, and the number of single-family homes for sale rose 7.1% to 2,265.
For buyers, additional inventory can create more opportunities to compare homes and evaluate their options. For sellers, thoughtful pricing and a strong first impression remain important in a market where buyers have more choices.
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Source: Greater Boston Association of REALTORS® / Massachusetts Association of REALTORS®, Local Market Update, September 2026.