"Yes, the inventory of condos for sale in the Greater Boston area has increased significantly in 2024 and 2025 compared to the historically low levels of the post-pandemic years. This shift is moving the market toward a more balanced environment, offering buyers more choices and negotiating power. Significant Year-Over-Year Growth: Recent data from 2025 shows substantial year-over-year increases in condo inventory."
"More Options for Buyers: This rise in listings means buyers are seeing more options than they have in recent years. The market is less competitive than the frenzied bidding wars of 2021-2022, and homes are generally staying on the market longer (the median days on market increased by over 20% year-over-year in one report). Below 'Normal' Levels: Despite the increases, total inventory levels still haven't returned to pre-pandemic norms (e.g., levels seen before 2020)."
"Varies by Neighborhood: Market dynamics can differ depending on the specific neighborhood and price point. For instance, more affordable areas might still see quick sales, while the luxury market (e.g., Seaport, Back Bay) has seen units linger longer on the market, contributing to the overall inventory increase. The market still faces a long-term housing shortage, which is why prices have largely stabilized or seen only modest growth, rather than a crash."
Condo inventory in Greater Boston rose significantly in 2024 and 2025 from post-pandemic lows. GBAR reported a 26.3% increase in active inventory in September 2025 and a 37% jump in new listings in May 2025 year‑over‑year. The added listings give buyers more options and negotiating power, reducing the extreme competition of 2021–2022 and increasing median days on market by over 20% year‑over‑year in one report. Total inventory still falls short of pre‑2020 norms, maintaining a long‑term housing shortage that supports price stability or modest appreciation rather than steep declines.
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