Halloween is almost here, and towns throughout the Patriots’ Trail are getting ready with plenty of ways to celebrate. From downtown trick-or-treating and costume parades to trunk-or-treats, skating and community festivals, there are lots of opportunities to get into the Halloween spirit with the whole family.
Fall has long been an important selling season in New England, bringing a second wave of real estate activity after the busy spring market. The weather is still favorable, homes and neighborhoods show beautifully, and buyers who are active at this point in the year are motivated to make a move before the holidays or year-end.
With fall underway, September’s closed sales offer a useful look at the market heading into the final months of the year. Across the towns we track, the numbers continue to show significant differences from one community to the next, but one message stands out: buyers are still responding to homes they perceive as offering good value, [...]
Realtor.com has identified late September and October as one of the most favorable periods of the year for homebuyers, when inventory tends to be higher, competition eases and prices move down from their seasonal peak. Nationally, its 2026 analysis points to the week of September 27 through October 3 as the strongest overall combination of [...]
Apple picking is one of those New England traditions that never seems to get old. A crisp fall afternoon, a bag of just-picked apples, warm cider donuts and changing leaves are hard to beat. And fortunately, some of Massachusetts’ best orchards are right here north and west of [...]
New leadership role strengthens support for agents and the service they provide buyers and sellers
Barrett Sotheby’s International Realty has named Shelley Moore as Vice President of Growth, a newly created leadership role focused on supporting agents, strengthening the company, and enhancing the service delivered to buyers and sellers.
September means changing leaves, cooler mornings, and a return to familiar rhythms of fall. It also brings with it a packed calendar of community events and great opportunities to reconnect with friends and neighbors. Towns from [...]
With Labor Day behind us and the fall real estate market getting underway, August's closed sales offer a useful look at the trends that could help shape the weeks ahead. Across Boston's northwest suburbs, the numbers point to a market that remains active but increasingly selective, with pricing, pace and sales activity varying considerably [...]
Labor Day marks more than the unofficial end of summer - it also typically signals the return of a more active real estate market. After the slower pace of July and August, buyers and sellers alike begin turning their attention back to moving plans that were put on hold during vacations and summer activities. While every year is different, [...]
At some point, most homeowners ask themselves the same question: Does this home still work for me? Perhaps you've run out of space, your family dynamics have changed, or the way you use your home looks very different than it did a few years ago. Before making any major decisions, it's worth taking a step back to consider whether improving [...]