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81. "Double Trouble: January Sales Double in Hanover"
Welcome back to another episode where we dive deep into the South Shore real estate market! I'm Jim Aldred with Pink Door Properties, and today we're breaking down what happened in Hanover this January—and folks, this is a story of dramatic shifts and opportunities.
Let's start with the headline: Hanover is experiencing a SELLER'S MARKET with just 1.27 months of inventory. To put that in perspective, anything under 3 months means sellers are in the driver's seat, and we're sitting at less than half that threshold. The median sold price jumped to $695,000—that's a 15.35% increase from December's $602,500. But here...
80. "The Halifax Advantage: Why Buyers Are Racing to This South Shore Town"
If you've been watching the Halifax market, you already know something special is happening here. But January 2026 took things to another level entirely. We saw the median sold price jump to $464,745—that's a staggering 33.7% increase month-over-month. Now, before you think that's a typo, let me walk you through exactly what's driving this surge and what it means for both buyers and sellers in this South Shore community.
The headline stat that has everyone talking? Properties in Halifax are now selling in a median of just 4 days. Four days! That's a 50% drop from the previous month. We're seeing a...
79. "Kingston's Wild Ride: 14% Price Jump Shakes Up the South Shore"
Welcome back to another episode of the Pink Door Properties Market Report! I'm Jim Aldred, and today we're diving deep into Kingston, Massachusetts' January 2026 real estate market—and folks, what a month it was!
Let's talk numbers because they're telling quite a story. The median sold price in Kingston jumped to $832,500 in January, representing a massive 14.2% increase month-over-month. That's not a typo—homes are selling for significantly more than they were just 30 days ago. When we zoom out to the twelve-month view, we're looking at year-over-year appreciation that has buyers and sellers both taking notice.
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78. "Marshfield Mayhem: Homes Selling in 13 Days at 100% of List!"
Welcome back to another market update with Jim Aldred from Pink Door Properties! This month we're diving deep into Marshfield's January 2026 numbers, and folks, this market is absolutely on fire!
Let's start with the headline: Marshfield's median sold price hit $850,000 in January—that's a 3.7% jump from December and a whopping 29.77% increase year-over-year. We're looking at serious appreciation here. Even more impressive? Homes are selling at 100.4% of list price, meaning buyers are consistently paying over asking. This is a textbook seller's market.
The speed of this market is remarkable. The median days on market dropped to ju...
77. Plymouth Real Estate: 35 Sales, Zero Chill
Welcome back to Pink Door Properties' South Shore Real Estate Pulse! I'm Jim Aldred, and today we're diving deep into Plymouth's January 2026 market—a month that brought some fascinating shifts and surprising dynamics.
January delivered 35 single-family home sales in Plymouth with a median sale price of $640,000, but here's where it gets interesting: the median sold price across all property types jumped to $585,000, representing a dramatic 16.25% month-over-month increase from December's $503,500. This spike signals strong buyer demand despite winter's typical slowdown.
The inventory picture tells an equally compelling story. We're sitting at just 1.58 months of inventory—firmly in s...
76. Your 2026 Duxbury Playbook: What January's Numbers Mean for You
Welcome to another episode of South Shore Real Estate Insights with Pink Door Properties! I'm diving deep into Duxbury's January 2026 market performance, and what I'm seeing tells a fascinating story of resilience and opportunity in one of the South Shore's most desirable communities. January started strong with a median sold price of $1,221,150—up nearly 4% from December and over 7% year-over-year. That's real appreciation in a market that many predicted would cool. But here's what's really interesting: we're seeing this price growth while maintaining healthy inventory levels at 2.18 months. Â
This sweet spot is creating opportunities for both buyers and sellers...
75. "Pembroke's Vanishing Act: Only ONE Home For Sale in the Entire Town"
Welcome to another South Shore real estate market update! I'm breaking down what just happened in Pembroke this January, and folks, the numbers are telling us a compelling story about one of the South Shore's most desirable towns.
Let's start with the headline: thirteen homes sold in Pembroke this January with a median price of $610,000, up nearly 6% from December. But here's what really caught my attention—we're looking at just 0.72 months of inventory. For those keeping score at home, anything under three months signals a strong seller's market, and Pembroke is operating at less than a quarter of...
74. Seller's Paradise: Inside Hingham's 0.98 Month Inventory Crunch
Welcome back to another episode where we dive deep into the Hingham real estate market! I'm Jim Aldred with Pink Door Properties, and January 2026 delivered some fascinating data that every buyer, seller, and investor needs to understand.
Let's start with the headline numbers that really caught my attention. The median sold price in Hingham jumped to $1,492,500 in January—that's a 14.6% increase month-over-month and a 7.14% gain year-over-year. But here's what's really interesting: buyers are paying over asking price. The sold-to-list price ratio hit 100.3%, meaning properties are selling at a premium. This is a clear seller's market indicator, and it...
73. "Norwell's New Reality: $1.27M Median and Rising Fast"
Welcome back to another episode where we dive deep into the South Shore's most dynamic real estate markets! Today, we're breaking down Norwell's incredible start to 2026, and trust me, the numbers tell a story you won't want to miss.
January brought some jaw-dropping statistics to Norwell's 02061 zip code. We saw 6 single-family homes close with a median sale price of $1,270,000—that's a massive 48.6% jump month-over-month and a staggering 64% increase year-over-year. Let that sink in. While some of this volatility reflects small sample sizes in a town like Norwell, the upward trajectory is undeniable.
What's particularly fascinating is...
72. The 2025 National Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers
The first-time buyer share hit a record low of 21% as the median age rose to 40. High costs and low inventory hinder entry, while repeat buyers use equity for cash offers. Experts advocate for supply-side policies to restore affordability and wealth-building opportunities. #SouthShoreMAHomes #BostonSouthShoreRealEstate #SouthShoreRealtor #jimaldred #narhomebuyerreport #kwsignaturepropertiesma #sellingsouthietosagamore #southshorerealestate #pinkdoorproperties #pinkdoorpodcastÂ
Jim Aldred is a Realtor serving Boston's South Shore and can be contacted via his Links below.
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71. Halifax Housing Explodes: 90% Annual Price Surge Explained
Welcome to another episode of The Pink Door Podcast and our Real Estate insights! As we close out December 2025, the Halifax market has delivered one of the most remarkable year-end performances we've seen in recent memory. Today we're breaking down the explosive numbers that defined this final month of the year.
Let's start with the headline number that has everyone talking: the median sold price rocketed to $700,750 in December, representing a stunning 30.4% jump month-over-month. This isn't a typo – homes sold for significantly more in December than in November. When we zoom out to look at the full year...
70. “Seven-Day Window: How Kingston Homes Sold in December”
December in Kingston, MA finished the year with scarce inventory, quick buyer action, and closed prices holding the line. The RPR Market Trends panel pegs Kingston at 1.02 months of inventory (deep seller territory), a Sold-to-List of 99.6%, median 7 days in RPR, and a median sold price of $729,000—up 10.3% month-over-month. The Active Listings snapshot shows a $800,000 median list (up 2.6% MoM), while the median estimated property value ticked to $717,280 (+0.3% MoM, +2.7% YoY). In short: pricing stayed disciplined, buyers stayed se...
69. “Norwell December: Zero Inventory, Zero Slack”
December in Norwell was the definition of tight: buyers stayed active, spreads stayed tight, and the market punished any listing that missed on value. The month-end snapshot showed zero active single-family listings, which doesn’t mean “no homes existed” — it means that by the last day of December, nothing remained on the shelf. Inventory has been chronically scarce, and December’s snapshot made that scarcity obvious.Â
You can see the discipline show up in price behavior. Only two properties cut price in December, but the message was loud: reductions clustered where buyers were most sensitive...
68. Marshfield’s Million-Dollar December: Sellers in the Driver’s Seat
December kept Marshfield firmly in seller territory, but the picture is more nuanced than “everything sells instantly”. With just 1.19 months of inventory, the RPR index still flags a clear seller’s market, even as conditions eased slightly from November’s ultra-tight levels.Â
On the pricing side, the story was strength at the higher end. For single-family homes, 25 properties closed in December with a median sale price of about $985,000 and an average sale price just over $1.02M. Sellers, on average, achieved 102% of list price and 100% of original list price, meaning buyers are still payin...
67. Plymouth Real Estate: Year-End Reality Check
December in Plymouth 02360 delivered a classic year-end pattern: inventory stayed tight, pricing held up, but the market took longer to make decisions.
Let’s start with the big picture for 02360 (single family + condo/townhouse). Months of inventory came in at 1.59, keeping the market seller-leaning despite the seasonal slowdown. But the pace clearly cooled: median days in RPR jumped to 38 (a sharp month-over-month increase), and the sold-to-list ratio eased to 98.5%. That’s not a crash—that’s buyers pushing back where the pricing is stretched and sellers accepting normal Dece...
66. Coastal Closings: How Scituate Finished the Year
December closed out the year with a lean, disciplined market in Scituate, MA 02066. Fourteen single-family homes sold, delivering a median sale price of $935,000, median days on market of ~24, and median days-to-offer of 13. In a month that typically cools, buyers stayed active when homes were priced to the market and presented well—proof that demand on the South Shore remains durable even as we roll into winter.Â
The market tempo remains tight. RPR reports Months of Inventory at 1.4, Sold-to-List at 99.7%, and Med...
65. “Hingham December Market: Low Inventory, High Expectations”
In this episode, I’m breaking down what really happened in the Hingham, Massachusetts housing market in December 2025 – and what it means if you’re thinking about buying or selling on Boston’s South Shore.
Let’s start with the big picture: Hingham is still a clear seller’s market. We finished December with just 0.97 months of inventory for single-family and condo/townhouse homes – less than one month’s supply.
That’s about as tight as it gets, and it tells you there are far more qualified buyers than there a...
64. Duxbury December: Over-Ask Wins on a Skinny Shelf
Duxbury closed the year exactly how a tight coastal market should: very little on the shelf, quick decisions when value is obvious, and selective—but not silent—activity at the top. December’s macro tape shows a still-seller-leaning market: Months of Inventory at 1.9 (up ~25% month over month, but still lean), Sold-to-List 101.1% (a small uptick), and a median 5 days to go active-to-hot in RPR—fast by any standard. Median sold price jumped to $1.175M for the month, confirming that clean, well-positioned homes continued to command near-ask or better into the holidays.Â
On the gr...
63. “Halifax Market Heats Up: November’s Strong Finish to 2025”
Halifax’s housing market closed 2025 showing clear signs of tightening inventory and strong buyer competition despite seasonal slowing. With just 1.81 months of inventory, the town remains in a solid seller’s market, a condition further reinforced by a 98.6% sale-to-list ratio and median days on market of only 16, a sharp rise from the previous month but still reflective of fast-moving properties
The median sold price jumped 16% month-over-month to $537,500, signaling renewed upward price momentum after a brief autumn dip. Year-over-year, the median estimated property value rose 5.4%, now stan...
62. From The Big House to Easy Living: 55+ Manufactured Communities Explained
In this episode, we break down why 55+ manufactured housing communities (often called “manufactured home parks”) are becoming a serious downsizing option—especially in high-cost markets like Massachusetts. The structure is different from a typical condo or single-family home: in many communities you own the home, but you rent the homesite (lot) under it. That land-lease model is one reason monthly housing costs can be meaningfully lower, while still preserving independence and privacy.
We start with the lifestyle wins for the 55+ buyer: single-level living, a smaller footprint, fewer stairs, less yard work, and a neighborhood designed around people in a s...
61. “The ADU Revolution: A New Era for Massachusetts Homeowners”
Accessory Dwelling Units — known as ADUs, in-law suites, backyard cottages, or garage conversions — are rapidly emerging as one of Massachusetts’ most promising solutions to both the housing shortage and the needs of aging homeowners. This episode explores the state’s landmark 2025 ADU reforms under the Affordable Homes Act and the new regulations in 760 CMR 71.00 that guarantee homeowners the right to build one ADU “as-of-right” in any single-family residential zone.
We break down what these units are, why they’ve become so important, and how the state has removed historic barriers like owner-occupancy mandates, excessive parking requirements, and family-only oc...
60. “Seven-Day Sprint: How Kingston Homes Went Under Fast”
Here’s the no-fluff Kingston, MA 02364 update for November: supply is scarce, buyers are writing fast, and sellers are still landing near—or over—ask when they price in the strike zone. The RPR Market Trends panel pegs Kingston at 1.07 months of inventory—deep seller territory—with a Sold-to-List ratio of 100.4%, median days in RPR of 7, and a median sold price of $661,000 (a sharp +19.9% month-over-month). That combination—very low supply, fast absorption, and full-price outcomes—defines negotiating leverage right now.Â
Zoom in on pricing: the Active Listin...
59. From Bungalows to Bayfront: Hull Massachusetts Single-Family Home Prices in November
In this episode, South Shore realtor Jim Aldred delivers a detailed Hull MA real estate market update for November 2025, breaking down what’s really happening with single-family home prices, inventory levels, and days on market in this small but highly desirable coastal town.
Jim begins by looking at Hull as a whole – including both single-family homes and condos – where the latest market activity report shows roughly 2.3 months of inventory, a level that still defines a seller’s market even as conditions gradually normalize. The median s...
58. “Hingham’s Million-Dollar Market: November Numbers You Can’t Ignore”
In this episode I break down what really happened in the Hingham, Massachusetts real estate market in November – and what it means if you’re thinking about buying or selling on Boston’s South Shore.
Hingham is still very much a seller’s market. We’re sitting at just 1.68 months of inventory, which is tight by any standard and firmly favors sellers, even though that number has inched up from last month. Homes that do hit the market are not sitting long – the median days on market is only 13 days, so the good ones are get...
57. Over-Ask in 02359: Why Clean Launches Win in Pembroke
Pembroke stayed lean and fast in November. The Market Trends panel shows a clear seller-tilt: Months of Inventory at 1.19 (up slightly month-over-month but still scarce), Sold-to-List at 100.2%, Median Days in RPR at 12, and a Median Sold Price of $595,000. The Median Estimated Value across the zip sits around $677K, up ~4.8% year over year—evidence that equity remains resilient even as buyers get choosier. (See the Market Trends page and “Active/Sold Listings” charts for November.)Â
On the ground, the MLS tells the same story in shar...
56. Price Truth Wins: Scituate’s November Fall Market
Scituate’s November single-family home market delivered another tight, value-driven month: 15 closed sales, median sale price $1,200,000, median days on market 25, and median days to offer 10. In plain terms, buyers acted quickly on accurately priced homes, and sellers who launched with smart pricing captured most of their ask.Â
End-of-month supply was minimal—only two active single-family listings, with a midpoint around $1.225M—which helps stabilize pricing into early winter. But the price-change tape tells the story of discipline: 9 listings recorded 10 price changes, averaging -3.85% or about -$55,460. Overpricing is still getting corrected, and the market is efficiently sorting aspirat...
55. “Marshfield November Market: Low Inventory, High Demand”
November’s numbers confirm it: Marshfield is still a textbook seller’s market. With less than one month of inventory—about 0.97 months on hand—well-priced homes are getting snapped up quickly and for strong prices.Â
In this episode, I break down what that really means if you live, buy, or sell in Marshfield. We’ll start with inventory: only 7 single-family homes were active at the end of November, with an average list price just over $1.28M and a median asking price around $899,900.
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54. Duxbury November Snapshot: Lean Supply, Faster Wins, and Pricing Discipline
November kept Duxbury squarely in a seller-leaning market, but the month also showed where buyers can press. Months of Inventory edged up to 2.48, a +12.4% rise from October—think roughly 2.21 last month—so selection improved a touch without tipping the balance.Â
Market_Activity The market also rewarded tight pricing: the Sold-to-List Price ratio climbed to 101.8%, up 4.4% from October (about 97.6% then), confirming that clean, correctly priced homes still command at or over ask. Median Days in RPR rose to 13 (~10 in Oc...
52. Plymouth 02360 — November Snapshot: Tight Supply, Near-Ask Sales, and a Clear Price Ceiling
Market temperature: Still seller-tilted, not overheated. Months of inventory sits at 2.38 (up slightly month over month), which keeps leverage on well-priced listings. Homes are landing at 99.8% of list, and the median days in RPR is 16—fast enough to reward accurate pricing, not fantasy pricing. The median sold price printed at $695,000 in November, up from October.Â
Active supply + pricing: End-of-month MLS snapshot shows 32 active single-family listings with a median list of $775,000 and average DOM ~28. The stack skews to $600K–$899K with...
53. Norwell in November: Lean Supply, Faster Offers, and a Shift Toward Price Discipline
Norwell tightened up in November—and the numbers make the case for precision. Months of Inventory slid to 2.25, squarely a seller’s market. Buyers wrote faster offers (median 5 days) but pushed back on price, pulling the sold-to-list ratio to 98.6%. The median sold price landed at $1.15M for the month. Meanwhile, the median estimated value ticked up to $1,101,780 (+1.5% MoM, +10.5% YoY). That’s demand with discipline: buyers will move fast for the right home, but they won’t chase fantasy pricing.Â
On the listing s...
51. 5 Smart Home Updates That Help You Sell Faster (Without Blowing Your Budget)
In this episode, South Shore Realtor Jim Aldred breaks down five smart, affordable home updates that can help you sell faster and for more money in today’s competitive real estate market. Instead of pushing full-scale renovations, Jim focuses on practical, high-ROI improvements that make your home stand out online and in person, without blowing your budget.
He starts with curb appeal, explaining how buyers begin forming opinions from the street before they ever walk through the front door. Jim shares simple, low-cost curb appeal upgrades—like cleaning up landscaping, refreshing mulch, repainting the front door, and upda...
50. Reverse Mortgages, Real Talk: Is a HECM Right for You?
In this episode, South Shore real estate agent Jim Aldred breaks down the real story behind HECM reverse mortgages—what they are, how they work, and who should seriously consider one versus who should stay away. Jim explains in plain language how a Home Equity Conversion Mortgage lets homeowners age in place by converting part of their home equity into cash flow, without taking on a new monthly mortgage payment, as long as they keep up with property taxes, homeowners insurance, and basic maintenance.
Jim walks through the key features of an FHA-insured HECM reverse mortgage: non-recourse pr...
49. “50-Year Mortgages: Lifeline or Debt Trap for South Shore Homebuyers?”
In this episode, Jim Aldred of Pink Door Properties, powered by Keller Williams Signature Properties, tackles one of the hottest and most confusing topics in real estate right now: the proposed 50-year mortgage. With headlines promising “affordability” and “lower monthly payments,” a lot of Boston’s South Shore buyers and sellers are wondering whether a 50-year mortgage is a smart way to finally get into – or move within – a tough housing market. Jim cuts through the noise and breaks down what this product actually means for your long-term wealth.
Jim starts by explaining how a 50-year...
48. Buying or selling a home and just discovered an “open permit”? In this episode, we break down exactly what that means, why it can blow up your closing, and how to clean it up before it costs you real money and stress
This episode dives into one of the most overlooked landmines in a real estate transaction: the open building permit attached to your property. We start by explaining, in plain language, what is an open permit on a house and how the permit process is supposed to work—from opening the permit, completing the work, scheduling the final inspection, and officially closing the permit with the town or city. When step three and four never happen, that unfinished paperwork follows the property, not the previous owner.Â
You’ll hear why unresolved open permits can derail a home sale at th...
47. Hull MA Coastal Real Estate Market Update – October 2025: Nantasket Beach Home Prices, Inventory, and Seller Strategies
In this episode, South Shore realtor Jim Aldred breaks down the Hull, Massachusetts coastal real estate market for October 2025, focusing on single-family homes and condos around Nantasket Beach and the Hull peninsula. If you’re a homeowner or buyer trying to understand current Hull MA home prices and what your equity looks like, this is your data-driven update.
Jim explains why Hull is still a seller-leaning market, with months of inventory around 3.27, limited supply, and buyers paying roughly 101.6% of list price on av...
46. Kingston 02364 Market Pulse — October 2025: Low Inventory, Strong Prices, Faster Closes
Kingston’s housing market is running hot. Months of inventory sits at 1.57—deep seller’s territory—while the median sold price hit $825,000, the median list price is $905,000, and sellers captured 98.9% of list with 18 median days on market. Translation: well-priced homes are moving quickly, and buyers are competing. This Kingston, MA real estate market update for October 2025 is your no-BS read on what’s selling, where prices are landing, and how to position your next move on Boston’s South Shore.Â
Inventory is tight across single-family...
45. Plymouth's $720K Median: From Downtown Renovations to Pinehills Luxury
On this episode of the Pink Door Podcast, we offer a deep-dive Plymouth MA real estate market analysis for October 2025, a period that saw robust activity across a diverse range of single-family properties, culminating in a total market volume of over $53.28 million.
The month's active listings highlight a critical inventory crisis at the lower end. The market survey showed zero active single-family listings below $400,000. Only two homes were listed in the $400,000-$449,999 range. With the overall lowest active price at $425,000, the market floor remains high, challenging first-time...
44. Norwell's $1.075M Median: A Tight Market Where Speed and Scarcity Rule
This episode of The Pink Door Podcast provides a deep dive into the Norwell Norwell, Massachusetts single-family housing market for October 2025. The data paints a picture of a fiercely competitive, high-end market defined by extreme scarcity, rapid sales, and a strong preference for both updated and new luxury homes.
The market survey reveals a critical lack of entry-level inventory. There are zero active single-family listings priced below $600,000. The lowest-priced active home is $749,000, and the Median List Price for the 18 active properties stands at a high $1,195,000...
43. Duxbury's Deep Dive: $1.7M Median Sale and the Rise of Waterfront Luxury
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Welcome to this in-depth analysis of the Duxbury, Massachusetts single-family housing market for October 2025. The data paints a clear picture: Duxbury remains an exclusive, high-value market where luxury and location command a premium, but careful pricing is paramount for sellers.
The Inventory Squeeze: Scarcity at the Entry Level
The market survey reveals...
42. Hingham's High-End Headwinds: Zero Listings Under $700K and the $1.1M Median
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This episode of The Pink Door Podcast delivers a comprehensive breakdown of the Hingham, Massachusetts single-family housing market for October 2025, revealing a fiercely competitive environment defined by soaring entry prices and a robust luxury sector.
The October Market Survey highlights a...
