The data behind smart buying decisions in Lexington and the surrounding Greater Boston communities.
September Lexington buyers may start with condos: July median sales were $1,060,000 for condos vs. $1,455,000 for single-family homes.
Belmont FHA buyers may need a condo-first plan: condos show 9.0 months of supply versus 4.8 for single-family homes.
What Copper Mill’s withdrawn Davis Square tower means for Somerville buyers, offers, condos and long-term housing pressure.
Before shopping, confirm the HUD FHA limit and compare it with Arlington’s $955,000 condo median and 19-day market speed.
See why Hallmark Gardens draws first-time Burlington buyers, plus rental terms, assessed values, and the cash-offer catch.
Before touring Lexington homes, first-time buyers should finish a CHAPA-certified class to stay ready for MassHousing aid.
Somerville condos show a $730,000 median and 7.7 months of supply, but buyers still need to verify taxes, fees, and true monthly costs.
Compare Somerville single-family homes at $1,327,000 with condos at $730,000, plus inventory, timing, and condo-lending issues for starter buyers.
Compare Waltham condos and houses by monthly carry, condo fees, lending rules, commute needs, and market pace before you offer.
See why FHA, conventional, and NACA loans can change cash to close, mortgage insurance, and monthly payment for Belmont first-time buyers.
Everyone keeps saying Belmont's 7.2% price drop is a golden window for down-payment savers. Hold on — do the math first. On a $1.4M median, that dip only trims
In Lexington, condos had more supply and longer market time than single-family homes, making them the practical 2026 entry point.
