What to Expect in the Boston Housing Market This Fall (2025 Edition)

The air is getting crisp, the pumpkin spice lattes are back, and Boston’s housing market is entering a new season. So what should buyers and sellers expect this fall?

Mortgage Rates Ease Slightly

After hovering in the high-6% range most of the summer, rates dipped to around 6.5%—the lowest we’ve seen in 2025. That small shift makes a big difference. A typical buyer with a $3,000/month budget now has roughly $20,000 more in purchasing power than they did just a few months ago. If rates push closer to 6%, we could see even stronger buyer activity.

Inventory Growth is Slowing

More homes hit the market this spring and summer, but that pace is starting to cool. If inventory flattens or declines this fall, competition could pick back up quickly. Buyers who act now may have a window of opportunity before demand surges again.

Prices Remain Steady

Greater Boston’s median home price is still near $1 million for single-family homes, and condos in Cambridge, Somerville, and Brookline continue to draw attention. Sellers are finding that staged and well-priced homes move quickly, while overpriced listings linger.

What It Means for Buyers

If you’ve been on the fence, fall may be the time to make a move. You’ll have more negotiating power than in past years, especially if you act before rates dip further and demand spikes. New construction buyers may also find incentives like builders offering discounts and upgrades to move inventory. Suburbs like Arlington and Medford are also seeing a bit more choice than usual this season.

What It Means for Sellers

Sellers still hold strong ground. With buyers gaining affordability from lower rates, your well-presented home has a higher chance of securing strong offers. Just remember: the market is less forgiving of overpricing, so strategy matters more than ever.

Our team has guided more than 1,600 clients across Greater Boston since 2014. Whether you’re considering your first purchase, planning to sell, or weighing an investment, we’re here to help you make a move that fits your timing and not just the market’s.

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Disclaimer: Market conditions can change quickly. The insights above reflect data available as of August 2025.

So grab a quality pumpkin spice latte from Barismo in Arlington or another local favorite, and settle in. It’s shaping up to be an active fall season in Boston real estate.