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If you’re looking to make a move in 2026, timing can make all the difference. According to recent projections, the week of September 27 to October 3 stands out as a prime window for homebuyers. During this stretch, buyers could benefit from a robust selection of listings—active inventory may be up 31.9% compared to the start of the year and 13.3% higher than the average week. That means more choices for you across the board. Even better, listing prices are projected to sit about 3.5% below their seasonal high—roughly $14,000 in potential savings on a median-priced home around $416,000. Competition is also expected to ease, running 30.1% lower than the yearly peak, and homes may spend about 64 days on the market, giving buyers more breathing room to consider their options. As someone who guides clients through the Greater Boston and Massachusetts real estate landscape, I always keep a close eye on these trends to help you find the right opportunity—whether you’re buying your first home, relocating, or seeking the perfect investment. If you’re considering a move in the coming years, this fall window could offer a balanced blend of inventory, price, and flexibility.

When you walk into a beautifully staged home, it’s easy to be swept away by the décor and ambiance. But as someone who guides home buyers throughout Canton, Greater Boston, and across Massachusetts, I always encourage clients to look a little deeper. Presentation is just one piece of the puzzle. Take time to examine the home’s overall condition—is it well-maintained beneath the surface? Small details often reveal lasting value and can set one property apart from another. Don’t forget the neighborhood’s role in your decision. Explore the surrounding area, check out local development, and note any new businesses popping up—these signs often point to a community on the rise. My goal is to help you weigh both the big picture and the finer points, so you can make truly informed decisions as you find the right place to call home.

September’s housing trends offer some clear signals for anyone navigating the Massachusetts market right now. Pending home sales have finally turned slightly negative year-over-year after eight months of steady gains, a shift that reflects how rising borrowing costs are starting to tap the brakes on buyer activity. We’re seeing contract signings ease, homes taking about 60 days to sell, and mortgage rates drifting from roughly 6% in late Q1 to the high-6% range at present. For buyers, there’s a bit more leverage than earlier this year: the median list price has dipped to $424,500, price cuts now affect around 20% of listings, delistings are down compared to last year, and active inventory is up by about 4%. Still, national inventory remains about 11% below what we’d expect in a typical pre-pandemic year, illustrating that supply is tight even as some buyers pause. As someone who tracks both local and broader market signals—especially here in Greater Boston and Canton—I’m watching how sellers adjust pricing strategies, what’s happening with delistings, and whether we’ll see regional differences continue to shrink as everyone adapts to this firmer rate environment.

Here's a quick update on the Canton, MA housing market. Homes are selling at a steady pace, with more properties changing hands than before. The number of homes for sale remains consistent, and prices are holding steady.

It’s been another eventful quarter for the US housing market. While home prices on paper continued their upward climb in Q2 2026, a closer look at federal data shows a more complex picture beneath the surface. Although a national index reported annual appreciation of about 1.5% in late Q2—an improvement from roughly 1% earlier in the quarter—this is still nearly 2 percentage points behind the current inflation rate of around 3.5%. That means, even as nominal prices appear stable, the real value of homes has actually slipped for the 13th month in a row. The erosion is slowing, thanks to lower inflation and stronger nominal gains, but it’s not gone. Interestingly, one federal index has recorded positive annual appreciation every quarter since early 2012, underscoring the market’s long-term resilience—even when inflation is factored in. As we head into the latter half of the year, affordability remains a key concern: typical monthly payments on existing single-family homes have risen again, making the path to homeownership especially challenging for first-time buyers. In Greater Boston and throughout Massachusetts, I see these trends playing out daily as clients navigate buying, selling, or relocating. My aim is always to help you make informed decisions, whether you’re entering the market or planning your next move.

Labor Day is here—a time to recognize the hard work and dedication that keep our communities thriving. For so many of us in Massachusetts, it’s also the unofficial sendoff to summer, packed with backyard barbecues, relaxing road trips, and those spontaneous holiday deals we never knew we needed. Whether you’re soaking up the sun at a local beach, enjoying a park, or simply savoring the last flavors of the season at the grill, I hope you get to enjoy every moment. Here’s to making the most of this long weekend and recharging before fall arrives. Wishing you a relaxing, enjoyable Labor Day—no Monday worries allowed.