Decoding Boston Real Estate 2024: Trends and Strategies for Home Buyers and Renters

High Demand, Low Inventory, and Steady Mortgage Rates

In 2023, high demand and low inventory defined the market, a trend expected to persist in 2024. Jim Morrison's December 27, 2023, update for The Boston Globe highlights the anticipation of continued housing cost challenges. However, a potential decrease in mortgage rates brings a glimmer of hope, offering relief to the real estate market.

Mortgage Rates: Anticipated Decline and Its Impact on Home Prices

Shant Banosian, a mortgage loan originator, discusses the "rate lock" phenomenon and predicts a decline in mortgage rates in 2024. With a projected range between 5.875 and 6.875 percent by year-end, this anticipated decline is expected to moderate home price appreciation, particularly benefiting luxury home buyers.

A Major Hurdle in the Market

Addressing Greater Boston's housing crisis requires increased housing production. Jeffrey Brem advocates legalizing accessory dwelling units (ADUs) statewide as a quick solution. While legislative efforts like the MBTA Communities Act may boost housing supply, the lack of inventory remains a significant challenge, impacting the availability of homes for sale.

Rental Market Dynamics: Tightening Supply and Rising Rents

Demetrios Salpoglou predicts a tightening rental market in 2024, intensifying competition for available apartments. With a meager vacancy rate of 0.65 percent in Boston, renters face a challenging landscape, navigating rising rents and limited supply.

Informed Decision-Making Amidst Pressure

Amy Wallick, incoming president of the Massachusetts Association of Realtors, advises strategic planning for prospective buyers in 2024. With a competitive market, collaboration with agents and informed decision-making becomes crucial to withstand transaction pressure.

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