South End has seen steady appreciation, with home values rising 6.2% over the past year.
Buyer Demand
While not quite as frenzied as 2017–19, serious buyers are still willing to pay a premium for top-tier homes.
Look Beyond the Headlines
National reports may hype “massive inventory growth” or “price stagnation,” but Boston’s reality is more nuanced. Here, limited supply and enduring desirability continue to support strong price levels.
Recent speculation around potential tariffs—particularly on foreign goods and building materials—has added another layer of uncertainty to the market. If enacted, these tariffs could increase construction costs, placing upward pressure on new development pricing and, by extension, resale values. Buyers and sellers alike should stay tuned, but for the time being we haven’t seen a related shift in the market.
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