- Brookline’s single-family sales activity softened through August 31, with 79 homes sold—down 10%—and the median sale price declining 10% to $2.525 million.
- Homes took longer to secure offers, with median days to offer rising 38.5% to 18 days and median days on market increasing 8.5% to 26 days.
- Although active listings declined 8.5% to 41 homes, months of supply edged up to 4.61, reflecting slower absorption. The modest increase in price per square foot suggests that the lower overall median price may be influenced by the mix of homes sold.
- Newton’s single-family market remained active, with 341 homes sold through August 31—down 3.5%—and the median sale price declining modestly by 2.75% to $1.91 million.
- Well-priced homes continued to move quickly, with a median of eight days to offer, although median days on market increased 5% to 20 days.
- Inventory increased 21% to 92 listings, raising supply to 2.13 months. Buyers have somewhat more choice, but conditions remain relatively competitive and favor sellers.
