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Buying a new construction home comes with perks like modern layouts, new appliances, and the chance to personalize finishes, but it also comes with a different negotiation process than buying an existing home. While builders may be less likely to lower the purchase price, there are often opportunities to negotiate incentives, upgrades, financing, and contract

For many aspiring homeowners in Massachusetts, building a custom home represents the ultimate way to own a property that perfectly aligns with their lifestyle and aesthetic preferences. However, the path from an initial concept to a completed structure can range from 12 to 18 months and can come with complexities. Prospective builders must balance their

Key Takeaways Suffolk County still favored sellers in July, but the advantage narrowed sharply: pending sales fell 13%, fewer than one in four homes went under contract within two weeks, and inventory hit its highest summer level since 2020. Home prices held at $825,080—up 3% year over year—matching the national pace for the first time

Key Takeaways Plymouth County remained a seller’s market in July. Homes sold rose 17% year over year, the median time on market held at 22 days, and half of all sales closed above asking price. The median sale price reached $668,041, up 3% year over year—below the national rate of 3% for the first time

Key Takeaways Norfolk County home prices slipped 1.5% year over year in July while the national median climbed 3.2%—yet 55% of homes still sold above asking price, proving demand remained resilient. The median sale price fell to $782,704, while the national median rose to $407,730. Active inventory jumped 10% year over year and new listings

Key Takeaways Middlesex County home prices stabilized in July, edging up 0.3% year over year to $857,485 after slipping 1% in June—a sign that the brief dip was a blip rather than a trend. Inventory remained elevated at 4,594 active listings (+11.5% YoY), while homes sold surged 12% year over year to 1,760, indicating buyer

Key Takeaways Hampden County’s median sale price slipped to $355,956 in July, down about 1% year over year — the first annual price decline in more than three years — while national prices rose over 3%. Buyer activity remained strong: pending sales rose 8% and homes sold climbed about 3% year over year, with 68%