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Keep on top with latest and exclusive updates from our blog on the Boston area real estate world. Ascend Team posts about tips and trends for buyers, sellers, and investors every week. Whether it be about staging your property or a snapshot of the market, this is your one stop shop.
Cambridge, MA Real Estate Market Update: July 2026
Summer is usually when the Cambridge market shows its true colors, and July 2026 did not disappoint. Buyers kept competing hard for well priced homes, sellers kept getting paid well above ask ...
Somerville, MA Real Estate Market Report: July 2026
Somerville closed 79 sales in July 2026 — 8 single-family homes, 53 condos, and 18 multi-family properties and the numbers tell a pretty clear story: this is still a market where well-price...
Cambridge vs Somerville: Where Should First Time Home Buyers Choose?
TL;DR:
First time home buyers deciding between Cambridge and Somerville will find walkable neighborhoods, desirable lifestyles, and competitive housing markets. Howev...
Somerville, MA Real Estate Market Report — May 2026
A comprehensive look at closed sales, pricing trends, and what the numbers mean for buyers and sellers across Somerville’s diverse real estate market.1
May 2026 Somervi...
Cambridge, MA Real Estate Market Report — May 2026
May 2026 Cambridge Market Snapshot
Closed Sales
86
Total Sales Volume
$121,050,687
Median Sale Price
$1,170,000
Median Days on Market
20 days
Med...
Fridge in the Square: The Heart of Harvard Square's Mutual Aid Community in Cambridge, MA
Quick Facts: Fridge in the Square
•Location: First Parish Church, corner of Massachusetts Ave & Church St, Cambridge MA
•Nearest Transit:...
Buyer's Guide: Three-Deckers in Somerville — What You Need to Know Before You Buy
Quick Facts: Somerville Three-Deckers
•Property Type: 3-unit wood-frame multifamily (one apartment per floor)
•Built: Mostly 1880–1930
•Price ...
Buying a Home Around Boston in 2026: A Clear Guide for Local Buyers
If you are thinking about buying a home in Cambridge, Somerville, Medford, Arlington, or the surrounding Greater Boston communities, you already know the market is compe...
February is when real estate decisions quietly begin.
While most people think about moving once the weather warms up, the homeowners who make the smartest moves in the spring market usually start planning right now. If selling has crossed yo...
Looking for plans in Boston this long weekend? Whether you’re hoping to stay warm indoors or get out and enjoy the city, there’s no shortage of things happening around town from Friday, January 16th through Monday, January 19th.
Winter w...