Real Estate Round Up reported on a Redfin survey on properties for sale that just sit there on the market for months…Stale Listings.
Here’s a link to the Redfin article:
https://www.redfin.com/news/stale-housing-inventory-february-2026/?
The market has been ripe for a shift from sellers to buyers for about a year now. It appears the shift is starting.
In a nationwide survey collected in Feb. 2026, Redfin found that $347 Billion in inventory in February had been on the market for at least 60 days. That’s the highest amount since stats were 1st compiled in 2012. That’s more than half (52.2%) of the homes on the market. In the Boston Market, 38.7% of listings are stale. It’s affecting our area too.
This is a signal that a pretty strong buyers market may be forming. Sellers beware. The stronger the buyer’s market, the tougher it is to move your listing. This a shift years in the making. Since before Covid19, sellers have ruled unchallenged, strongly in control of their transaction. As buyers gain more & more leverage, sellers may be forced to lower listing prices, offer incentives, concede to buyer demands, & more.
If you’re thinking of selling, talk to your favorite Realtor or even better, more than one Realtor. Get the real scoop on the market before you take any concrete steps. Being prepared will help you navigate a tough marketplace.
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Lew McConkey, Realtor/Notary
Brook Realty, Serving Whitman Hanson & Surrounding Towns
(781)252-9789
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