02/13/2026
If you’ve been watching the market in Dedham, MA and wondering whether it still makes sense to buy or sell, this is the context most people miss.
Home prices in Greater Boston didn’t rise overnight. They moved steadily, year after year, through very different market conditions.
From uncertainty in 2020, to the frenzy of 2021, the mortgage rate shock of 2022, the standoff year in 2023, and into 2025 and today, one thing stayed consistent:
desirable areas in Greater Boston held their value.
That’s why this market continues to reward long-term buyers and well-prepared sellers:
• Limited inventory
• Strong local demand
• Neighborhoods people want to stay in
• And fundamentals that don’t rely on hype
This isn’t about trying to time the market perfectly.
It’s about understanding the direction it’s been moving… and what that means for your next step.
If you’re thinking about buying, selling, or relocating to Boston, Greater Boston or nearby neighborhood having real local context matters.
— Makenzie Donahue
A Greater Boston realtor with showing you how to live like a local