The Spring Market Is Here — And Inventory Is Still the Story

Spring is the busiest season in real estate, and this year, one thing is driving the conversation: inventory, or the lack of it.

Inventory simply means the number of homes available for sale. When there are few homes and many buyers competing for them, sellers hold the advantage. Right now in Greater Boston, that's exactly the situation, and it creates real opportunity on both sides of the table.

Single-family homes in Boston finished 2025 with an average sale price of $1.3M, a 15.7% increase over the prior year. Values have been climbing steadily, which is good news whether you already own a home or are looking to build equity by buying one.

For sellers, the timing couldn't be better. The median sale price of a single-family home in Greater Boston was $875,000 in December 2025, and $1M in June. That's a $130,000 difference on the same type of home, simply based on when it hits the market. Spring is your season.

For buyers, this is an encouraging moment to move forward. The stalemate of recent years, buyers waiting for lower rates, sellers holding back, is breaking. More homes are coming to market, and people are getting on with their lives. If you've been waiting for the right time, the market is finally moving in a direction that rewards action.

If you'd like to talk through what this means for your next move, I'm always available.

Sources: Boston.com, Dwell360 Real Estate