Real Estate News · June 2026 Congress Just Passed the Biggest Housing Bill in Two Decades. Here's What It Means for You. A plain-English breakdown of the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act — and what it could mean for buyers, sellers, and homeowners on Massachusetts' North Shore. Home › Blog › 21st Ce

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Navigating the Salem Real Estate Market: Pricing & Trends What buyers and sellers in Salem, MA need to understand right now — from a REALTOR® who has worked this market for 25 years. $700K Median Sale PriceYear to Date 2026 1.6 mo. Housing Inventory Supply Multiple Offers on Hot Properties 79/100 Co

  North Shore Market Insights The Art of Timing: When Is the Golden Hour to Sell Your Home? Twenty-five years of selling homes on the North Shore has taught me one truth: timing matters — but probably not in the way you've been told. By Jim Armstrong, Armstrong Field Group  ·  Beverly, MA 25+ Years

Home › Blog › When to Lower Your Asking Price Seller Advice · North Shore Massachusetts When to Lower Your Asking Price — And How to Avoid Needing To The price you set on day one has more influence on your outcome than almost any other decision you'll make as a seller. Here's what happens when you g

Home › Blog › Don't Wait for Perfect Conditions Market Insights Don't Wait for Perfect Conditions North Shore Real Estate Advice for the Second Half of 2026  |  Jim Armstrong, Armstrong Field Group at Aluxety Real Estate I've been selling homes on the North Shore since 2000, and one thing has been c

Seller's Guide · North Shore MA Best Home Upgrades Before Selling: Highest ROI, Biggest Wastes, and What to Do Instead Not every dollar you put into your home comes back at closing — and some improvements actually cost you money. Here's how to spend smart before you list.By Jim Armstrong  ·  Armstro

Are Home Appraisals Coming in Below Sale Price in Massachusetts? (2026 Update) If you’ve been following the Massachusetts real estate market, you’ve probably heard the question: “Are homes still appraising at the contract price?” The short answer:Sometimes—but it’s not widespread. The longer answer

Ready to Shine: Preparing Your Beverly Home for Showings Your decision to sell your Beverly home is a big one, and now comes the crucial stage: showcasing its best features to potential buyers. First impressions are everything in real estate, and a well-prepared home can significantly impact the off

Should You Construct an Addition… or Sell Your Home and Move Up? If you’re feeling squeezed in your current home, you’re not alone. Over the past few years, a lot of homeowners have found themselves asking the same question: “Do we expand… or do we move?” On paper, it sounds simple. In reality, it’s

Home Buy Sell Blog Contact Seller's Guide  ·  North Shore MA What Not to Fix BeforeSelling Your Home By Armstrong Field Group at Aluxety Real Estate  ·  North Shore Massachusetts You've decided to sell. The natural instinct is to fix everything — patch every wall, update every fixture, repaint every

How Long Does It Take to Sell a Home in Massachusetts? If you’ve ever watched a “Just Listed” sign go up on a Friday and a “Sold” sign replace it by Monday, you might think every home in Massachusetts sells in a blink. Sometimes that’s true. But most of the time? The story is a little more nuanced.

 Massachusetts North Shore Housing Market for Sellers: What’s Really Happening Right Now If you’re thinking about selling on the North Shore—whether in Beverly, Salem, Danvers, Peabody, or nearby towns—you’ve probably heard mixed messages: “The market is slowing down” “Prices are still high” “Buyers

North Shore Home & Health — Serving Beverly · Salem · Danvers · Gloucester · Marblehead · Swampscott · Rockport · Ipswich · Hamilton & Beyond Home Safety · North Shore Massachusetts The Invisible ThreatHiding in Your Home Radon gas is the second-leading cause of lung cancer in the United States — an

Why Massachusetts’ Proposed 2026 Rent Control Ballot Initiative Could Harm Both Renters and Housing Providers Understanding Initiative Petition 25-21 The debate over housing affordability in Massachusetts has intensified in recent years, particularly in high-demand cities such as Boston, Cambridge,

Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming many industries, and real estate is no exception. But despite the headlines suggesting that technology might replace real estate agents, the reality is very different. AI is not replacing Realtors—it’s helping them become more efficient, more info

Understanding Why Buyers Paused During High Mortgage Rate Cycles When mortgage rates climbed rapidly over the past few years, the housing market experienced something unusual: a large number of potential home buyers simply hit the pause button. Instead of continuing their home search, many household

Home Seller Preparation Checklist A Step-by-Step Guide for Homeowners Getting Ready to Sell Selling a home on the North Shore of Massachusetts—or anywhere in today’s competitive real estate market—starts long before the first showing. The homes that sell fastest and for the highest prices are usuall

Quick answer: As of March 2, 2026, the primary residence capital gains exclusion has not been increased. The limits remain $250,000 (single) and $500,000 (married filing jointly) under federal law. Proposals supported by groups like NAR have been discussed, but no bill has become law yet, so there i

  SALEM, MA 2025–2026 MARKET SNAPSHOT Salem’s local market data is a key part of deciding whether to list in 2026. 🔹 Median home values in Salem have been around $590k–$600k, showing slight year-over-year gains — not explosive increases, but stability. 🔹 Inventory levels vary by neighborhood: Sout