Happy Summer! It’s the end of June rolling into July, which means it’s time for your Upside/Downside Real Estate Report! This is my monthly real estate check in for what I’m experiencing in the Northern Massachusetts and Southern New Hampshire real estate markets. Newsflash: Big Changes Ahead!

🔼 Upside for Buyers:

Guess what? There’s inventory. I just took buyers out and we toured five homes in one day, and they found THE ONE. We even secured it with a home sale contingency— what a win for them!

đź”» Downside for Buyers:

But here’s the truth: The biggest mistake you can make right now is not looking for a home during the summer. Every year, I remind buyers of this:
🌞 Families hit pause to enjoy the season.
🌞 Competition cools down.
🌞 Sellers who need to move are motivated.

If you’re looking for the best chance to get a deal in Greater Boston and Southern NH, summer is it. Don’t miss this short buying opportunity because your dream home could be waiting while others are at the beach.

✅ Action Step: Thinking about buying this year? Let’s put a smart plan together with my Buyer Mastery Program® so you can take advantage of the summer market and find your next home with confidence (and without overpaying). Grab your buyer questionnaire here to get started.

🔼 Upside for Sellers:

The last five years have given homeowners amazing equity, with many seeing 40-50% increases. WOW! This massive equity boost can unlock your next chapter:
🏡 Move up to your dream home
🏡 Purchase an investment property
🏡 Use a HELOC to tackle projects you’ve been putting off

If you’ve been waiting for the “right time,” the equity you’ve built gives you flexibility, even with higher rates.

đź”» Downside for Sellers:

Let’s get real: Many homeowners have deferred big-ticket maintenance like roofs, heating systems, exterior/interior paint, windows, landscaping and repairs. In today’s market, buyers are requesting inspections and expecting concessions for deferred maintenance. If these issues aren’t handled before you list, you could watch some of that beautiful equity slip away into the warm ocean waves of summer (Cue yacht rock playlist and home seller wistfully looking out the window while thinking, ‘gee I should have listed to Steph’)

✅ Action Step: Considering selling this year? Let’s evaluate your home and create a plan to tackle any necessary updates with my Seller Mastery Program® so you can protect your equity. Grab your seller questionnaire here to get started.

Let’s Turn Your New Market Knowledge Into Your Next Move

Whether you’re buying or selling, navigating this market doesn’t have to feel overwhelming. The key is working with a local expert who can help you strategically time your move, protect your equity, and position you for your next chapter. And have fun too, I find that to be important because let’s face it, moving is stressful! Did you know it’s one of the three most stressful times in a persons life besides death and divorce? So yes, let’s inject a bit of fun and positivity into your goals. I’m good about that 🙂

📲 Visit sellyourhousewithsteph.com for TONS more resources, free guides, town blogs, and current market data to help you make smart moves.

📩 Or shoot me a message if you’re thinking about making a move this summer and want to put a plan together.

Cell: (978)641-1114

Email: [email protected]

Watch the Youtube video for this months report here.

I’m Steph Saunders with Foundation Brokerage Group, and I’ll be back next month for another episode of the Upside/Downside Real Estate Report. In the meantime, cheers to summer opportunities and your next move! And get to the beach while you can! Hope to see you there! -Steph