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Mid -Year 2026 Market Update Brookline and Newton

• Ingvild Brown
• 07/6/26

My latest market update for Brookline and Newton highlight several important trends shaping today's housing market.

Updating Historic Homes in Newton: Character, Craftsmanship, and Real Market Value

• Ingvild Brown
• 06/23/26

What Smart Updates Do (and Don't Do) for Newton's Historic Homes

Chestnut Hill: A Unique Combination of Space, Convenience, and Long-Term Appeal

• Ingvild Brown
• 06/18/26

Many homebuyers exploring Greater Boston begin their search in neighborhoods such as Newton Centre, Brookline Village, Coolid...

Price is marketing: Why the first asking price matters

• Ingvild Brown
• 06/15/26

One of the biggest misconceptions in real estate is that a seller can "always come down later" if a home doesn't sell. While th...

Brookline & Newton Housing Market Update: Strong Demand Meets Changing Conditions

• Ingvild Brown
• 06/1/26

Newton remains strong seller's market, Brookline market still strong, but more nuances

Selling A Brookline Estate Home: From Prep To Closing

• 05/28/26

Planning A Condo‑To‑House Move Within Brookline

• 05/21/26

Weekend Living In Brookline: How Residents Spend Their Time

• 05/14/26

Understanding the Massachusetts Lead Paint Transfer Law: What Home Sellers and Buyers Need to Know

• Ingvild Brown
• 05/12/26

For many homeowners in Massachusetts — especially in older communities such as Brookline, Newton, Boston, and surrounding subur...

Brookline and Newton Market Update

• Ingvild Brown
• 05/1/26

The latest year-to-date market data for Newton and Brookline reflects a market that remains resilient, nuanced, and highly oppo...

What Brookline's $23.25M Tax Override Means for Single-Family Homeowners

• Ingvild Brown
• 04/27/26

With Election Day on May 5th, Brookline homeowners face a deceptively simple ballot question: should the town be allowed to rai...

Finding Quiet and Off-Market Listings in Chestnut Hill

• 04/16/26