Boston, MA Housing Market

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Market Pulse

33Buyer Leaning

Week of October 18, 2026 · Recalculated weekly

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The City Market Read

Boston Market Pulse: Buyer Leaning

Available homes are outpacing pending demand. Homes are still selling, but buyers generally have more time to compare properties and more room to negotiate than they would in a highly competitive market.

Pending ratio: 27%. About 2-3 out of every 10 homes for sale are finding a buyer — a buyer's market. Most homes are still waiting for a buyer. Expect it to take longer and price to stand out. Homes that sold took about 43 days to sell, which is fast.

The Local Move Playbook

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Practical guidance based on this market’s buyer leaning reading.

If you’re selling

What this market requires

Precise pricing from the beginning
Strong presentation and positioning
A plan for concessions and buyer objections
Close monitoring of competing listings

If you’re buying

What this market gives you

More properties to compare
Greater opportunity to request repairs or concessions
Potential leverage on listings that have been sitting
Less pressure to waive important protections

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Current market measures

Local market index

ZIP codes in Boston

ZIP-level readings may differ from the citywide market because supply, demand, and pricing conditions vary by neighborhood.

33 of 33 ZIP reports

Local market questions

Boston housing market FAQs

Is Boston, MA a buyer’s market or seller’s market?

Here's what we're seeing: Boston currently shows buyer advantage, with a citywide Market Pulse of 33 as of 2026-10-18. That gives buyers a little more room to negotiate, though competition still varies by home and price range.

Which Boston ZIP codes are most buyer-friendly?

Among ZIP codes with enough reliable data, the lowest Market Pulse scores right now are 02111 (12), 02114 (12), 02110 (14), 02116 (14), 02115 (15). Lower scores suggest buyers may have more negotiating power there — though no score guarantees terms on a particular home.

Do all Boston ZIP codes have the same market conditions?

Of the Boston ZIP codes with enough reliable data (22 so far), 15 lean toward buyers, 2 look balanced, and 5 lean toward sellers. These readings describe those local areas, not the whole city.

How recent is the Boston market reading?

The citywide Market Pulse shown here is from 2026-10-18. RealSights takes new snapshots every Sunday, and each ZIP report shows its own date.

How should buyers use this report?

Start by comparing ZIP-level demand, days on market, price reductions, and how much inventory is available. Then review individual homes with a local professional and keep your inspection and financing protections in place.

How should sellers use this report?

Price against your current competition and recent closed sales nearby. Watch pending activity and inventory in surrounding ZIP codes, be ready for buyer requests, and talk through pricing and strategy with a local professional.

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