Welcome to September! As always, it brings a sense of new beginnings—whether it's the start of a school year, the change of season, or, for us in the real estate community, the introduction of new practices. Just as we prepare our children for “back to school,” we’ve worked as a team to adapt to the [...]
Important Real Estate Industry Changes: What They Mean for You
This summer, our industry has undergone several significant changes. While these updates have been covered by major news outlets, the real impact is best explained by professionals like us, who have been training and implementing these changes for months. Below is an outline of what’s new and how it affects you as a home buyer or seller—you might be surprised at how simple it is [...]
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Welcome to a hot and humid July! As we settle into midsummer, we're navigating a constantly evolving real estate landscape, with nuances that vary by town, price point, and even neighborhood. While national headlines highlight a general increase in the number of homes for sale—a welcome change for tired home buyers—this isn't always the case in our local markets.
The number of available homes, or inventory, can differ greatly depending on the town. For instance, in Winchester, the number of homes for sale is the same as last year, but list prices have risen significantly. In Arlington, the homes for sale are about half of what they were at this time last year. Whether you're a buyer or seller, these dynamics are crucial to your position in the market.
Remember, your real estate professional is your best asset for navigating the subtle nuances of each area. Take a look at the statistics for Winchester below, and let us know if you’d like similar information for another town.
As we gear up for a season of nearly endless celebrations, we also take time to acknowledge Pride Month this June. We believe strongly in fairness and equality for all, especially in the business of real estate, where people build homes and communities. During Pride Month, we support our LGBTQ+ friends and are committed to sharing love, happiness, and inclusion in all we do. When in Winchester center, check out the fun window paintings at our office this Pride Month, created by Winchester’s youngest artists. Finally, be sure to mark your calendars for all the summer fun happening in Winchester and our surrounding towns, using the links below. From Saturday Farmers Markets to evening concerts and events at Wright Locke Farm, it’s the season to soak in the beautiful weather with friends and family. Happy summer!
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Welcome to May! It's a busy season for everyone. Between graduations, end-of-school-year activities, sports, weddings, and community events, our calendars are full—and that's just in our personal lives. In our business, it's also a bustling time. The spring market is in full swing, and this year we've seen an increase in new listings and [...]
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Welcome to April! This is also Fair Housing Month in real estate. Each year at The Shanahan Group, we renew our commitment to ensuring that every home buyer and seller is treated fairly and receives the best in professional advice and service. To understand how important fair housing practices are, think about how much your address [...]
How women in real estate can provide collaborative leadership
Broker-owner Karen Shanahan Garrett writes that women in real estate have a role to play in filling the leadership and communication vacuum that currently exists in the industry. Read the full Inman Article [...]
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March News from The Shanahan Group
March has certainly come in like a lion - and in more ways than one! A notable highlight this month is the surge in new listings, significantly surpassing last year's numbers in many of our markets. Additionally, many of you may have heard about the recent proposed settlement between the National [...]
What the NAR Settlement means to YOU
As we march into spring, the real estate landscape is abuzz with activity, marked by exciting developments and significant shifts. At The Shanahan Group, we're not just witnessing change – we're embracing it head-on. This is the first in a series of communications from The Shanahan Group about how the [...]
Love Where You Live - The Shanahan Group
Welcome to a special Valentine’s Day edition of our newsletter from The Shanahan Group! As we step into the second month of the year, it's with cautious optimism that we observe a subtle but discernible uptick in the real estate scene. Many of our core towns have seen new listings increase in the [...]
