A Timeline of the Boston Real Estate Market Shift

When did the shift in the Boston real estate market start?

I was reading back through some old blog entries when it hit me that these blogs were a timeline of the shift in the Boston market. I happen to like writing about real events and what is happening with my buyer clients. My take on the shift of the real estate market in Boston:

November 2011

If its a buyers market why can’t I find a condo?

Early signs of inventory issues.

January 2012

To buy or rent in Boston? That is the question.

We are starting to notice a shift towards buying vs. renting

February 2012

Signs of a Boston condo inventory problem

Inventory issues become obvious.

March 2012

Kiddie condos: investment condo in Boston for your child’s future

We start to see an influx of investors

August 2012

Cash is King. Or is it?

We start to see sellers look at offer price with less importance on cash.

October 2012

How to win in a multiple offer situation

Multiple offers start to become common.

January 2013

Navigating Boston Open Houses

Many properties start to have first showings at open houses creating greater competition.

March 2013

Buying and investing in Boston by the numbers

Sales and rental market continue to flourish.

May 2013

I am in a Multiple Offer… What Should I expect?

It’s a sellers market.