Massachusetts sees 17% bump in listings statewide

New listings for single-family homes and condos in Massachusetts rose 17% year-over-year in August, providing more options for buyers. Despite this, closed sales declined by 0.2% for single-family homes and 6.1% for condos. Median sales prices increased to $695,000 for single-family homes (up 2.2%) and $565,000 for condos (up 3.7%). Increased inventory and buyer interest are expected to boost market activity.