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Heres September 2013s Monthly Multifamily Housing Activity Report from the Greater Boston Association of Realtors?. Whats Going On In The Market? Comparing September 2013 to September 2012: Closed sales are up, Median Prices are up, Days on market are down, Percentage of Original List Price to Price Received is up, New Listings are up

Because all agents have access to MLS, the best approach to selecting real estate representation is to allow one agent to get to know you and your needs. Ive always believed that the better I get to know you and to truly understand your needs, the better chance I have of helping you find the right property.

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August closings were another example of buyers reacting to the market and the ongoing concern of rising interest rates in the spring and early summer.

Some buyers are waiting to see if interest rates will come back down before making a decision about buying a home. Though no one can guarantee where rates will be in a few months, we dont believe waiting is a good strategy.

Following a modest 4 percent decrease in condo sales in June, which marked the first annual decline in condo market activity in 18 months, sales volume surged in July, climbing 18.6 percent over the past 12 months to 1,236 units closed in July 2013. Its the largest percentage increase in monthly condo sales on an annual basis since January, when sales rose 22 percent from January 2012.

Concerns about interest rates rising helped push activity higher in the spring, which resulted in an increase in closed sales in June. Prices continue to move up because demand for available homes to buy is outpacing supply. Sellers are gaining confidence as new listings continue to be added to the market.

Heres the Multi-Family Housing Activity Report, May 2013 from the Greater Boston Association of Realtors.