Needham Real Estate/Leigh Rossi Doukas

09/21/2024

Great Clients and wonderful new owners! Best wishes to all.

12/14/2023

INTEREST RATES ARE COMING DOWN! The Feds announced that they are planning to reduce interest rates 3 times next year. I think this will help the Real Estate Market, and specifically buyers.

See below for a sampling of the November market statistics. If you have any real estate questions, please contact me! (Scroll down to find your town. If your town isn't there, let me know and I will send you the information.)

In general, the statistics are showing higher asking prices over a year ago, and slightly lower sales prices. Some of this is a reflection of the quantity of high end new construction on the market. All towns are showing lower inventory than last year, and in general, we have 20% less inventory last year. So yes, it is a great time to sell!

10/26/2023

Congratulations to my Sellers on the sale of their 2 family home in Waltham. Sold $108,000 over asking to a wonderful young couple. So great when buyers and sellers are both happy! And thank you to the cooperation of the selling agent - David Gordon of Coldwell Banker Newton for a smooth transaction!

05/19/2023

05/19/2023

This just in, the April Real Estate sales report. Prices are still going up, although much more slowly than last year. Numbers of sales is down - not much inventory available. If you are thinking of selling, it is STILL a seller's market if the home is ready and priced right.
It is taking longer to sell, according to the "Days on Market" figure, but this could be a reflection of the new construction sales.

05/18/2023

Don’t miss it! Needham’s Touch the Truck and Fishing Event ! This Saturday, May 20th!

02/23/2023

New feature on my website! You can sign up to receive real estate updates on your zip code - all the active, solds and pending properties! If you want multiple zip codes, you will need to contact me.

Here is the link: https://leighdoukas-newengland.sites.cbmoxi.com/neighborhood-news

Right now the market is crying out for more properties.

If you are thinking of buying or selling this year, contact me so that I can help you to be ready!

02/16/2023

The Real Estate Market is off to a slow start, with fewer listings than last year, and slightly lower sales prices. But the good news for Sellers is that right now there are still multiple bids if the house is presented and priced properly.

What about buyers? The news is good for them as well - interest rates have come down, and the mortgage companies have pivoted and come up with alternate products with lower rates. For example, the conventional mortgage rate is about 6% currently, but you can get an adjustable rate mortgage, 7/1 at 5.5% which means you will have that rate for 7 years, and then it will adjust there after.
Jumbo rates are in the 5.25% range. There are also buy down programs and a lot of special programs for FIRST TIME BUYERS!

If you want to buy or sell this year, please give me a call and I can work through the various scenarios for you!

10/20/2022

New Listing in Needham! 4 Bedroom 3 Bath Split with new kitchen and baths! 4th bedroom is on the lower level, perfect set up for an in law or aupair suite! 2 car garage, AC and SOLAR powered!!
Come and see it!

08/20/2022

Don't miss this one!