As we step into the February 2026 numbers, let’s look at what’s happening in our local real estate market. Currently, Whitman has a slim 1.5 months of inventory, indicating it’s a seller’s market. Remember in Fall 25, we were at just over 3 weeks. Interestingly, while inventory has dropped by 12% from last month, it’s up 63% compared to last year, showing dynamic changes.
With median new listing prices at $515,000 and homes going pending in just 14 days, there’s a clear demand for properties, particularly around the Whitman Town Park area. If you’re thinking about listing your home, consider this data for strategic pricing and staging to maximize your sale.
We also watched interest rates fall below 6% a few weeks ago. Considering factors like travel wait lines, the Iran War, Stock volatility, employment concerns, oil prices, etc. the market rate hit over 6.5% yesterday. That drove a lot of potential buyers back to the waiting room. That decrease in the buyer pool plays even further into the hands of sellers. It’s still firmly a seller’s market. Once things calm down a bit, if they do, the market is poised to shift into a balanced (buyer/seller) market, shifting a good deal of leverage from sellers to buyers.
If you’re idly wondering what you’re home might be worth, but don’t want to make any calls, try my “What’s Your Home Worth” tool at my website: https://lewmcconkeyhomes.com/whats-your-home-worth-tool/ and/or you could call me for a friendly, no cost or obligation chat.
Have fun!
Lew McConkey, Realtor/Notary
Brook Realty, Serving Whitman Hanson & Surrounding Towns
(781)252-9789
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