A look back at 2023 sales stats shows a more positive story than you might imagine. Real estate is still a solid investment. Contrary to some predictions, house prices have not “crashed”, at least in our part of the country. On average sold prices were up between 3 and 10% on the previous year. However, the pace of home sales has slowed down [...]

Although December is typically a quieter month for real estate sales there were still some buyers and sellers in the market eager to secure a new home for the new year. Sales prices continue to increase compared to December 2022, with prices up by almost 50% in Acton and 63% in Winchester. Homes were moving quicker than the previous year – [...]

Winter is almost here, and it's time to make your home stand out in the real estate market. If you're planning to sell your house during this chilly season, you need to ensure that it exudes warmth and coziness that will draw potential buyers in. At Barrett Sotheby's International Realty, we understand the significance of staging a home to [...]

What better way to get into the spirit of the season than to get comfy on the coach with some popcorn and a hot cocoa and indulge in your favorite holiday movie?? We asked our agents to share their festive favorites to enjoy this season- read on to see if you agree with the [...]

There’s something very special about the drive around your neighborhood at this time of year, with all the beautiful lights and decorations people put up outside their homes to brighten the dark winter.  However, some homeowners have taken it to the next level, putting up elaborate light displays to rival Clark Griswold. There are even those [...]

While it looks like higher interest rates are here to stay, so far it has not adversely affected house prices in the towns on the Patriot’s Trail. The average sold price of single-family homes and condos was up by more than 20% in [...]

Although the holiday season is not considered a prime-time home buying period, it can actually be a great time to purchase a home. There’s usually less competition in the market, and with sellers also keen to wrap things up before the holiday season, chances are you’ll be able to strike a deal if you can move [...]

As the holiday season begins our local businesses and associations are gearing up to make this the best one yet! November 25^th is Small Business Saturday - a countrywide initiative to encourage people to invest their holiday spending in local businesses. Shopping and dining in your local town has multiple benefits – convenience for you, [...]

When it comes to selling your home, hosting an open house can be a powerful tool. It gives potential buyers the opportunity to tour your property in a low pressure environment. However, the way you present your home can significantly influence buyers' perceptions. Here are some do's and don'ts for preparing your home for an open house with [...]

Fall market has continued to be a story of limited inventory affecting prices and availability. The market is still moving quickly – homes go from listed to under agreement in around 30 days in Westford and Lincoln. Average list price and sold price was up in 5 out of 7 of our towns - and by 42% in Concord. Days on market were also down by [...]