Bob Wiltse, REALTOR® February 24, 2026 How Long Does It Really Take to Sell a Home in Massachusetts? It depends, but let's clarify what determines how long it takes to sell your home, instead of leaving you with an unhelpful "it depends." If you've been Googling this question at 11pm in your kitchen while stress-eating leftover pasta, you're in good company. Selling a home is one of the biggest financial moves of your life, yet most people have no real idea how long the proce

Let’s look at what changed in the Concord single-family market from early 2025 to early 2026. And more importantly, what it means for you as a homeowner. Key Takeaways: Concord remains seller-leaning, but is noticeably more balanced than last year. Success now depends on your selling strategy.

Here’s the simple takeaway: Acton is still a seller’s market. Homes sell fast, but buyers are more price-aware than last year.

Bob Wiltse, REALTOR® February 12, 2026 Why do some homes sell fast while others linger for months? An almost new luxury home just learned this lesson the hard way. Built in 2020, this 4-bedroom Colonial spent 180 days on the market. It didn’t sell. There were no offers, no negotiations. I don't know for sure what happened here. I didn’t walk through the house. I didn’t talk to the agent or the seller. The opinions here are based on conjecture. It’s very possible that hidden i

If your Massachusetts home has a septic system (about a third of Bay State homes do, according to the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection), you cannot sell your home without passing a Title V inspection.

Bob Wiltse, REALTOR® January 6, 2026 You know that feeling. The one where you're standing in your kitchen, mentally rearranging walls that can't be moved. Or when you drive past a "For Sale" sign and think, "Hmm, maybe..." Is it time to sell? Or are you just having a bad day? Here's the thing. Most homeowners wait too long to make a move. They convince themselves they're fine. They ignore the signs. Then one day they wake up and realize they've been living in the wrong house

Bob Wiltse, REALTOR® December 22, 2025 What Changed Year-Over-Year in Concord Real Estate from December 22, 2024 to 2025... If you live in Concord and have been keeping an eye on the market, you’re probably feeling a little unsure right now. Prices still sound high. Homes are still selling. But things feel slower. That instinct is right. When we compare Concord’s single-family market year over year, one theme stands out: it  is still a seller’s market, but it now rewards prep

Bob Wiltse, REALTOR® December 12, 2025 A Calm Look at What Changed, and What Didn’t, in Wayland, MA If you live in Wayland, you’ve probably felt it. Homes still move.  Buyers are still out there.  But the market feels… quieter. That feeling isn’t wrong. Homes for sale inventory in Wayland, MA is low. When we compare December 2025 to December 2024, the Wayland single-family market remains  seller-leaning  but is more selective. Buyers are careful. Pricing matters more. Prep ma

Bob Wiltse, REALTOR® October 30, 2025 Inventory is shifting, and it's changing how fast homes are selling in Concord. The Concord real estate market is adjusting. You might have noticed things feel… different. Look closely, and you'll see that listings are staying active longer. Buyers are taking their time. Sellers are getting fewer multiple offers. The latest data from Q4 2025 confirms it: the pace of Concord's single-family housing market has slowed dramatically compared t