Welcome to May—a season full of events and gatherings that bring our communities to life. From spring fairs and concerts on the common to local fundraisers and cherished neighborhood traditions, these moments connect us and make each town feel like home. In Winchester, we’re especially excited for the En Ka Fair beginning May 16th, golf tournaments supporting the Winchester Sports Foundation and Rotary Club, and the return of summer fun at Wright-Locke Farm. These aren’t just seasonal highlights—they’re the heart of the strong, connected communities we’re proud to serve.

As we wrap up the first quarter of the year—typically the quietest time in real estate—we’re already seeing some compelling trends compared to this time last year. While inventory levels remain historically low, 2025 has brought a notable increase in the number of homes for sale across many local markets. As always, it’s critical to understand the hyperlocal dynamics in the communities where you live—or where you hope to move. Below, we’ve included a snapshot of inventory changes across several nearby towns. If you’d like a more in-depth look at your neighborhood or market of interest, don’t hesitate to reach out!

September News from The Shanahan Group

 

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 [...]

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.

We are excited to be hosting a Breakfast Food Drive during the month of May in partnership with Winchester Got Lunch. WGL proves healthy foods during the summer for students who may rely on subsidized school-year lunches or who are nutritionally challenged due to unforeseen circumstances. [...]

When buying or selling a home, everyone should work with a real estate professional who understands their unique circumstances and needs. By developing a business practice rooted in inclusion and equality, and backed by professionals committed to fair housing principles and an understanding of how our industry has evolved, we can help buyers of all cultural backgrounds achieve the dream of homeownership. 

On this Martin Luther King Day, we extend congratulations to Robert Ellington, Rebecca Brennan-Laird and Karen Garrett for recently completing the At Home With Diversity certification class, offered through the National Association of Realtors (NAR). 

At Home With Diversity® (AHWD) is an NAR certification program designed to present a picture of the changing face of the real estate industry. Since 1998, the At Home With Diversity® program has prepared over 20,000 REALTORS® to work effectively with and within today's increasingly diverse pool of homebuyers. The At Home with Diversity® course addresses the topics of diversity, fair housing, and business planning development. After successfully completing the course, REALTORS® are eligible to apply for the official AHWD certification. Kudos to Robert, Rebecca and Karen for committing the time to achieve this important certification. 

 

As we approach the holidays, it is natural to reflect on all that we are thankful for. At the Shanahan Group, we are always grateful for the opportunities we have to give back to our extended community and to share our good fortune with others. For this reason, we are designating November as our Month of [...]

This week, our family will celebrate the life of John Sullivan, Nan’s brother, and Karen’s uncle. While there are so many things to say and appreciate about John as a person, he also played a major role in who we are at The Shanahan Group [...]

Every day, we help our clients find their dream homes and sell longtime properties. And, let’s face it; we often do so in some pretty affluent suburbs around Greater Boston. On January 22, a team from our office will be taking a personal day from our jobs to help ensure one homeowner can stay in her home for the long haul.

Last March, we learned that Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate, under the guidance of our CEO Sherry Chris, had partnered with Rebuilding Together, a national organization that provides low-income homeowners with critical repairs, accessibility modifications, and energy-efficient upgrades. The mission of Rebuilding Together is to stabilize neighborhoods, preserve affordable housing, provide safe and secure housing, and reduce the risk of homelessness.

 

After hearing about this partnership, we knew we wanted to get involved! After months of planning, Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate – The Shanahan Group is very proud to be an official sponsor of Rebuilding Together Boston, the local chapter of Rebuilding Together. Since 1991, Rebuilding Together Boston has completed over 350 renovation projects for a total value of over $6,500,000 -- at no cost to the homeowners, allowing those homeowners to stay in their homes, build equity, and improve their quality of life.

As a team, we have raised $7,500 to date for this very worthy cause. And on our build day, we will gather up our hammers, paintbrushes, and spackle knives and head to Roxbury to do critical health and safety repairs for a woman who has owned her home for more than 10 years, and is currently unemployed.

We want to give a very special thank you to our partner in this initiative, Shant Banosian of GuaranteedRate, who made an extremely generous donation and who will also be joining us on the day of the build. We could not have done this without him and his team. A second shout out to G&N Insurance of Southborough, MA who provided that final push that brought us to our fund-raising goal! Thank you, all!

After the build, be on the lookout for a recap of the day complete with pictures and good memories. We’re sure there will be plenty of stories to tell!

If you are interested in learning more about how you can support Rebuilding Together Boston, please click here or reach out directly to Caroline Staudt, who has spearheaded this project for our office.

Thank you very much to Nan Shanahan who made this possible and to the agents who have dedicated their time, money, and (somewhat questionable) talents to this worthy cause: Caroline Staudt, Rebecca Brennan-Laird, Lulu Coakley, Christine Curtin, Karen Garrett, Melissa Perrone, Angela Pinette, Mary Price, Mary Savage, Dara Singleton, Kara Spelman, Paula Sughrue, Felicity Tuttle, and Stephanie Walsh.