Margie Gundersheim

Greater Boston Market Insights

Data-driven trends and neighborhood context to help you make confident decisions across Newton and the western suburbs.

Boston vs Suburbs: The 2026 Ownership Cost Test
Market Data
Sep 11, 2026Housing Affordability (Boston vs. Suburbs)

Boston vs Suburbs: The 2026 Ownership Cost Test

Boston condos and suburban homes bring different costs. Compare taxes, mortgage payments, energy, commuting, and space before choosing.

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Boston Housing Inventory Mirage for Buyers
Market Data
Sep 9, 2026Housing Market Trends

Boston Housing Inventory Mirage for Buyers

Boston condos carry 9.6 months of supply, but single-family homes post a $1,052,500 median—why inventory may not translate to bargains.

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Newton FHA Loans: A Condo Opening for First-Time Buyers
Educational
Sep 9, 2026FHA Loan Limits & Condo Market (First‑Time Buyer Strategy)

Newton FHA Loans: A Condo Opening for First-Time Buyers

See why FHA may fit Newton condos better than houses, and how MassHousing’s $25,000 assistance can help first-time buyers.

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Lexington’s Median Home Price Is a Mix Illusion
Market Data
Sep 8, 2026Local Housing Market Analysis

Lexington’s Median Home Price Is a Mix Illusion

Lexington’s $1,315,500 median reflects what sold, not a market reset. See how 4.2 months of supply and segment gaps change the read.

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Boston Housing Market: Supply and Price Standoff
Market Data
Sep 5, 2026Boston Housing Market

Boston Housing Market: Supply and Price Standoff

Everyone keeps saying Boston's inventory flood finally hands buyers a discount this fall. Wait — check the actual sale prices first. Boston's median list price

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Watertown Residential Exemption: Beat Q3 Bill
Educational
Sep 4, 2026Property Taxes (Residential Exemption)

Watertown Residential Exemption: Beat Q3 Bill

Watertown owners: check your Q3 actual tax bill and residential exemption status before the printed deadline or risk missing $3,961.52.

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Brookline Home Prices: The Median Mix-Shift Mirage
Market Data
Sep 4, 2026Local housing market analysis

Brookline Home Prices: The Median Mix-Shift Mirage

Brookline's median can mislead: July 2026 single-family homes sold at $1,355,000 versus $780,000 for condos, showing why mix matters.

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Brookline Down Payment Grant and FHA for First-Time Buyers
Educational
Sep 2, 2026Down payment assistance & FHA strategy for first-time buyers (Brookline)

Brookline Down Payment Grant and FHA for First-Time Buyers

See how Brookline first-time buyers can pair a grant with FHA’s 3.5% down option, budget for mortgage insurance, and compete for entry condos.

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Massachusetts By-Right ADU Guide for Homeowners
Educational
Sep 1, 2026Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) — By-Right Law & Permitting

Massachusetts By-Right ADU Guide for Homeowners

Learn what Massachusetts’ by-right ADU law guarantees, where the 900-square-foot cap applies, and why permits, septic, and site review still matter.

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Somerville Property Tax: Owner vs Landlord Bills
Market Data
Aug 29, 2026Property Tax Policy

Somerville Property Tax: Owner vs Landlord Bills

See how Somerville’s residential exemption changes the tax bill for an owner-occupant versus a landlord on the same home.

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Newton FHA Loan Limit vs. a Pricey Market
Market Data
Aug 29, 2026Home Buying / First‑time Buyers

Newton FHA Loan Limit vs. a Pricey Market

Newton’s FHA ceiling may sound generous, but the city’s median prices show why first-time buyers still face a narrow path.

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Newton Single-Family Prices Lead Condos
Market Data
Aug 28, 2026Local market analysis — Newton single-family vs condo split

Newton Single-Family Prices Lead Condos

Newton single-family homes show a $1,715,750 median sold price, ahead of condos, with ADU rules adding another buyer factor.

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