"I and other real estate brokers have identified 5 seismic shifts that reshaped the Boston condo for sale market in 2025 and moving forward. 1. The Market Shifted Toward Buyers After years of seller dominance, 2026 will mark the year Boston condo for sale buyers are finally pushing back against rising prices. The median time on market increased from 47 to 54 days year-over-year, and price growth finally began to lag behind inflation nationwide."
"The location will launch with a team of over 30 agents claiming a collective $500 million in sales volume over the last year, according to a press release. Boston Condos for Sale and the Bottom Line According to Redfin CEO Glenn Kelman, other key shifts to watch included the increasing role of AI in real estate transactions, the Federal Reserve maintaining mortgage rates at 6% for longer than expected, a reversal in migration patterns impacting areas like Austin, the"
The Boston condo market shifted toward buyers as median time on market rose from 47 to 54 days and price growth began to lag inflation. Housing affordability became a national political mandate, and the median age of first-time buyers climbed to 40 as many were priced out. Agent commissions proved resilient and modestly increased by late 2025, with the elimination of the standard 5%–6% commission not materializing. Massive industry consolidation accelerated, including Rocket Companies acquiring Redfin and Mr. Cooper and Compass acquiring Anywhere. Ryan Serhant opened a Boston office with over 30 agents and $500 million in claimed sales. Other notable trends include a growing role for AI, sustained mortgage rates near 6%, and shifting migration patterns.
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