"Increased Buying Power: A drop from 7% to 6% on a typical Boston property can decrease monthly principal and interest payments by approximately 10% to 12%. This allows buyers to qualify for higher-priced units that were previously out of reach. The "6% Tipping Point": Experts identify 6% as a psychological and financial threshold. Rates stabilizing in the low-6s are expected to release "pent-up demand" from buyers who have been sidelined for years."
"Inventory Challenges: While lower rates may encourage some sellers to list, the "lock-in effect" remains strong in 2026. Boston remains one of the most competitive markets due to severe inventory shortages, with condos often selling in approximately 32 days. Affordability Realities: Despite the rate drop, Boston's high entry costs-with median home values near $890,000 for 2026-mean many first-time buyers will still face significant financial hurdles. In response, more buyers are expected to use creative financing, such as adjustable-rate mortgages (ARMs) or temporary rate buydowns,"
A drop in mortgage rates from 7% to about 6.2% increases buyer purchasing power by roughly 10-12% on monthly payments, enabling qualification for higher-priced units. Six percent is identified as a psychological and financial threshold expected to release pent-up demand from sidelined buyers. Lower rates predict renewed competition and mini cycles of buyer surges, increasing multiple-offer scenarios for well-priced condos. Inventory shortages and a strong lock-in effect persist, with condos selling in about 32 days. High median values near $890,000 mean first-time buyers still face affordability hurdles, prompting use of ARMs and temporary buydowns.
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