Dylan MacLean, Realtor at Foster-Healey Real Estate

06/19/2026

Local Open House Opportunities | June 19 to June 21

Quick read on the market this weekend. Mortgage rates eased again this week, with the 30 year fixed slipping to 6.47%. That is the third week in a row moving in the right direction, and while it is not a dramatic drop, the trend matters more than any single number. Freddie Mac is pointing to a resilient consumer and strengthening demand, and Lawrence Yun at NAR noted home sales have climbed to their highest level since December. Buyers have stopped waiting for some perfect rate that may not come. They have accepted the sixes as the new normal and they are moving.

That shows up locally in steady open house traffic across all four towns this weekend. The people touring right now in late June are not casually browsing. Summer schedules are filling up, travel is around the corner, and the buyers still actively looking are the serious ones who want something settled before the season gets away from them.

There is also a shift worth naming. More buyers across Central Mass are widening their search toward land, privacy, and a little breathing room. The question has quietly moved from how close am I to the highway to what do I actually get when I get home. Turnkey and lifestyle-driven properties are getting the attention. Dated inventory is sitting a bit longer.

If you are a seller, the takeaway is simple. The buyers out this week are motivated, and presentation is everything right now. If you are a buyer, a steady but not frenzied summer market gives you a little more room to be deliberate.

Questions about any of it, reach out anytime.

Dylan MacLean | Foster-Healey Real Estate
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06/15/2026

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06/15/2026

1141 South St. Fitchburg, sits right at the Merriam Ave / Route 2 West exit, and if you've driven that stretch lately, you know exactly what's being built directly across the street. Hungry Bowl, Tavern in the Square, Chick-fil-A, Starbucks, and now Crumbl Cookies. That corner is about to be one of the busiest intersections in the city!

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06/12/2026

Something interesting happened in our local market this week, and it tells you exactly where things are heading this summer.

Open house activity cooled slightly from last week's record pace. But new single family listings? They jumped. 28 new single family homes hit the market across Leominster, Fitchburg, Gardner, and Lunenburg this week, the strongest week for fresh inventory since early May. Fitchburg alone brought 14 of them.

Here's why that matters. NAR reported this week that home sales nationally just hit their highest level since December, and buyers are no longer sitting on the sidelines waiting for rates to be perfect. Rates ticked up slightly to 6.52% this week, still below where they were a year ago, and buyers have clearly made peace with that. They're moving anyway.

Sellers are paying attention. Mid June is the window. List now, and you catch serious buyers before vacation season scatters everyone in July. That's exactly what this week's surge in new listings represents: sellers reading the room and getting in front of motivated buyers while they're out looking.

One more number worth knowing. The national median home price just hit $429,300. In much of the country that's a stretch. Here in North Central Mass, that buys you a real single family home with a yard. That gap is why buyers keep finding their way to our corner of the state.

If you've been thinking about selling, this is what a well-timed market looks like. If you're buying, fresh inventory is arriving weekly and this weekend has 61 open houses waiting across our four towns.

Questions about what your home is worth in this market, or what your buying power looks like at today's rates? Reach out anytime.

Dylan MacLean | Foster-Healey Real Estate
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06/11/2026

Listed Friday → Under Agreement Sunday → Closed in 23 Days → $502,500 SOLD | 170 Walnut Street, Leominster

In today’s market, outcomes like this come down to Preparation, Pricing, Presentation, and Ex*****on.

This home was thoughtfully updated and fully prepared for the market, then positioned strategically from day one. Professional photography, Floor Plans, a Matterport 3D Tour, and strong online exposure helped generate immediate attention and strong activity right out of the gate. Within roughly 36 hours, multiple offers were received, an eager buyer & a standout Buyer’s Agent & Mortgage Broker

What made this work was not chance. It was the work done before the listing ever went live. Pricing it correctly, presenting it at its best, and creating maximum visibility from day one all contributed directly to the result.

One thing consistently shared with clients is simple. When a home is priced right, fully prepared, and properly marketed, the market responds quickly.

This was a clear example of that in action. This was my own home, and I followed the same process I advise every client to trust. The results speak for themselves: strong interest immediately, multiple offers within days, and a successful closing in roughly 23 days from acceptance at $502,500.

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06/05/2026

📊 Central Massachusetts Market Update | June 5–7, 2026

71 open houses across Leominster, Fitchburg, Gardner, and Lunenburg this weekend. That is the highest single-week count tracked so far this spring. The market is not slowing down heading into June.

The 30-year fixed rate came in at 6.48% this week, down from 6.53% last week and nearly four tenths of a point lower than this time last year. Income growth is now outpacing home price growth in most markets, which means the affordability math is quietly shifting even if it does not feel that way yet. Buyers who have been waiting for a perfect rate environment are starting to move anyway, because they have stopped waiting for perfect and started looking for right.

Something else is shifting too. Buyers across the region are expanding their search radius. Instead of competing hard for smaller homes in the most sought-after MetroWest towns, more buyers are asking a simple question: what do I get if I move 10 or 15 minutes farther out? In Central Massachusetts, the answer is often more land, more house, more privacy, and a meaningfully different ownership experience without dramatically changing a commute. That shift is showing up in buyer traffic and it is showing up in the open house numbers below.

Leominster leads this week with 7 new single-family listings entering the market, one of the stronger new-inventory weeks of the spring. Fitchburg's multi-family inventory continues to stand out for buyers thinking about owning and having a tenant help carry the mortgage at current rates. Gardner holds the highest single-family listing count of the four towns and continues to deliver more home per dollar than any neighboring market. Lunenburg is running an entirely single-family weekend with half its listed homes holding open houses, a clean and efficient opportunity for buyers who want that commuter suburban feel without a premium zip code price.

Hosting one of those Leominster open houses myself this Saturday morning at 158 Hall Street in West Leominster, 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM. A West Leominster Colonial with fresh exterior trim, new paint and repairs completed, farmer's porch, hardwood floors, tall ceilings, large eat-in kitchen, and a backyard with a paver patio and stonewall. Walking distance to Downtown Leominster, the Rail Trail, the hospital, and Northwest Elementary. Direct Route 2 access toward Boston without a traffic light. $429,900. FHA welcome. Buyer agency honored.

The buyers finding the best outcomes right now are the ones who let go of the specific zip code and started focusing on the life the home actually provides. That flexibility is being rewarded in Central Massachusetts more than almost anywhere else in the region.

Dylan MacLean | Foster-Healey Real Estate | 978.270.9713

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06/02/2026

What a busy week for real estate 📆‼️🏡

• ACCEPTED offer for my buyer in Leominster 🤞🏼
•2 closings🔑
•Listing of new Fitchburg townhouse 🫣
( stay tuned for this one!)

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06/02/2026

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05/30/2026

Spring inventory does not slow down after Memorial Day. It usually picks up.

56 open houses across Leominster, Fitchburg, Gardner, and Lunenburg this weekend. 24 new single family listings hit the market just this week. Sellers who held off during the holiday are coming to market now, and this weekend is a clean opportunity to get out and look without the holiday weekend distraction.
Gardner stands out this week. 33 single families listed with 13 holding opens and 7 fresh listings entering the market. That is genuine activity worth paying attention to.

Lunenburg added 6 new singles this week alone. For a town with limited inventory, that kind of fresh supply does not last long.

I am also hosting an open house this Sunday at 158 Hall Street in West Leominster. Stop by from 11 AM to 12 PM. The trim was just scraped and painted and this home is looking better than ever at $429,900. FHA eligible. Buyer agency honored..

If the timing has felt off lately, post-holiday weekends are historically one of the better windows to move. Motivated sellers, fresh listings, and buyers who mean business.

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Dylan MacLean | Foster-Healey Real Estate | 978.270.9713

05/22/2026

One shift that's hard to ignore right now across Central Massachusetts: buyers aren't chasing size anymore. They're chasing sustainability.

What's showing up consistently in conversations and in showing activity is that buyers are becoming far more intentional about total ownership cost. Not just the purchase price, but the monthly obligations, the maintenance reality, and whether the home genuinely fits their life long term. That's a meaningful shift from the mindset of even two years ago.

A few things driving buyer behavior heading into this weekend:

Worcester commuter markets remain active because relative value compared to Greater Boston continues to hold. Homes with usable outdoor space are drawing increased attention as we move into summer. Seller concession conversations and temporary rate buydown discussions are becoming a regular part of negotiations. And practically positioned, well located homes are seeing the strongest showing traffic across the board.

Here's what that means if you're thinking about buying or selling right now:

For buyers, being clear on your actual ownership budget, not just what you qualify for, is one of the most strategic moves you can make in this environment.
For sellers, pricing to the current buyer mindset rather than last year's market is the difference between sitting and selling.

This weekend across the four towns I track closely:

Leominster has 7 open houses with 3 new single family listings entering the market. Fitchburg leads with 10 open houses and 7 new single family listings, which is worth paying attention to. Gardner has 4 open houses and 3 new singles. Lunenburg also shows 4 open houses with 3 new single family listings.

I'll be out this weekend attending opens with buyers and showing my own listings. If you have questions about what's happening in a specific town or want a straight read on where things stand, reach out directly.

Real insight. Honest advice. And a clear plan for what's next.