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, we're seeing a 90.68% increase compared to December 2024. These aren't just statistics; they represent real wealth creation for homeowners and a dramatically shifting landscape for buyers.

The market dynamics tell an interesting story. We had just four properties close in December, with the highest sale at an impressive $842,000 for 1 Lamppost Drive – a 4-bedroom, 3-bath Colonial that went under contract in just 10 days. On the other end, we saw a condo at 585 Twin Lakes Drive close at $160,000. The average days on market for sold properties was a mere 21 days, with homes going to offer in just 10 days on average. This is a seller's market firing on all cylinders.

Inventory remains historically tight with just 1.55 months of inventory – well below the 6 months typically considered balanced. We have only 5 active listings currently, with a median list price of $501,950. What's particularly noteworthy is that homes are selling at 97.8% of list price, and properties are moving at a median of just 8 days in the RPR system, which is 50% faster than last month.

The pending pipeline shows four properties under agreement with a median price point of $375,000, though these include some lower-priced options that skew the numbers. One property has been pending for 179 days, suggesting even in a hot market, some homes face unique challenges. However, three of the four went under contract in under a month, reinforcing the speed of this market.

Interestingly, the distressed property sector remains minimal, with just three properties showing signs of distress – two newly filed complaints and one foreclosure notice. This low distressed inventory suggests financial stability among homeowners and contributes to the supply constraints driving prices higher.

For buyers entering 2026, the message is clear: expect competition, move quickly when you find the right property, and be prepared to pay close to asking price. For sellers, the data suggests this remains an opportune time to list, with strong demand, limited inventory, and prices trending upward. As we head into the new year, all indicators point to Halifax continuing its trajectory as one of the South Shore's most dynamic markets. Whether you're looking to buy, sell, or simply stay informed about property values in your neighborhood, understanding these market fundamentals is essential for making sound real estate decisions in the year ahead. #SouthShoreMAHomes #BostonSouthShoreRealEstate #SouthShoreRealtor #jimaldred #kwsignaturepropertiesma #sellingsouthietosagamore #southshorerealestate #pinkdoorproperties #pinkdoorpodcast #halifax #02338 #halifaxRealEstate #decembermarketupdate

Jim Aldred is a Realtor serving Boston's South Shore and can be contacted via his Links below.
https://linktr.ee/SellingSouthieToSagamore
www.KWMASS.com

Email me at JimAldredRealtor@yahoo.com

cell: 339-987-0382

PODCAST INTRO

"Werq" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
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PODCAST OUTRO

LURKING SLOTH

By: Alexander Nakarada

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 serious, and value growth remains steady.

The sold-vs-active chart (page 4) confirms seasonal throttling on sales while inventory remained lean—classic winter pattern that still favors prepared sellers. When you zoom into the MLS, five single-family homes closed in December with a median sale of $729,000, average sale $752,580, and a clean 100% SP:LP on average. Median DOM 26 and DTO 7 show that well-priced, market-ready homes still drew decisive offers. Price bands proved healthy across the ladder: $450K starter (19 Holmes Ave closed $450,000), mid-market strength ($699,900–$784,000 at 231 Main St and 97 Wapping Rd), and an upper-tier anchor (**37 Tarkiln Rd closed $1,100,000).

On the supply side, three actives ended December—$725,000, $1,195,000, and $1,599,000—with an average list of $1.173M and ~28 average days on market. That thin shelf heightens the “first two weeks” pressure: listings need to launch tight on price, condition, and marketing to intercept motivated buyers. Two properties moved to pending/under agreement in December (range $599,000–$779,900), with longer DTO averages—a blend of holiday timing and stricter buyer diligence—yet the pipeline is intact heading into January. The price-change table shows strategic reductions in the $600–$899K brackets, which helped align ask with absorption.

A watch item: distressed filings remain modest but present (seven in the 3-month RPR distressed panel). They’re not dictating comps, but they matter for micro-neighborhood pricing conversations and appraisal narratives.

What this means for sellers (December → early spring):

• Target the “decision zone”: your pricing should sit where December buyers actually closed (~100% SP:LP at the median).
• Win the first seven days: pro photography, punch-list fixes, and a two-week, high-intensity launch cadence.
• If you’re near commuter corridors, Rocky Nook, or updated colonials/ranches, leverage the tight shelf and recent comps at $699K–$784K and $1.1M to frame expectations.

What this means for buyers:

• Underwriting first, touring early. December’s 7-day median activity window leaves no slack.
• Use street-level comps (not broad county averages). December closings prove that right-sized offers win without overreach.
• Hunt value where list prices just reset (see active median list up slightly while closings held firm). #SouthShoreMAHomes #BostonSouthShoreRealEstate #SouthShoreRealtor #jimaldred #kwsignaturepropertiesma #sellingsouthietosagamore #southshorerealestate #pinkdoorproperties #pinkdoorpodcast #kin

Jim Aldred is a Realtor serving Boston's South Shore and can be contacted via his Links below.
https://linktr.ee/SellingSouthieToSagamore
www.KWMASS.com

Email me at JimAldredRealtor@yahoo.com

cell: 339-987-0382

PODCAST INTRO

"Werq" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

PODCAST OUTRO

LURKING SLOTH

By: Alexander Nakarada

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.

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 — $800–899K and $2.5–2.99M — with an average -6.76% total reduction (≈-$125,000). Sellers who launched too high had to realign to the market; those who came out sharp didn’t need to chase the number.

On the demand side, pendings tell the speed story. Two homes went under agreement with an average 11 days to offer, both under $900K — a clear signal that well-priced properties in the sub-$900K bands still move quickly, even in a holiday month. If you’re buying in those lanes, assume competition and prepare to write quickly.

Closings confirm that buyers and sellers are meeting near the ask when value is clear. December logged nine sales with an average sale-to-list of 99% and sale-to-original list of 96% — tight spreads that reflect disciplined buyers and realistic sellers. The median sale landed at $859,000, with a top sale at $2.325M. Those headline numbers mask a healthy range: from $590K at 62 High St up through $1.1M at 348 Main and $1.215M at 110 Parker, capped by the luxury close at 37 Tara Dr. ($2.325M). The takeaway: every price tier can transact — if it’s positioned correctly.

There was also a caution light: four expired listings between $800K and $2.65M, averaging 166 days on market. In a town where end-of-month inventory hit zero, an expiration isn’t a market failure — it’s a miss on pricing, presentation, timing, or all three. If you “leave room” at the list price, the market often takes it back later with a bigger discount and more days on market.

What this means if you’re selling: December’s data says price into the band, not above it. Below $900K, speed favors sharp listings; clean condition, pro photos, and a comp-anchored ask create urgency and minimize concessions. In the upper tiers, luxury still sells — see 37 Tara Dr. — but buyers scrutinize condition, land, and updates; align your price with the most recent success stories and support it with top-tier marketing.

What this means if you’re buying: Expect thin selection and tight spreads. For sub-$900K, have underwriting locked, be decisive, and use appraisal-ready comps to justify your number. For $1M+, negotiate on terms and timing more than on headline price; strong homes aren’t giving up big percentages, but you can win on occupancy, repairs, or closing flexibility as inventory reloads in Q1.

Bottom line: December in Norwell was lean on supply, efficient on demand, and unforgiving on overpricing. The right homes — at the right number — moved fast and closed near ask. If you want to sell into that momentum or buy without overpaying, calibrate to the bands and the comps,

Jim Aldred is a Realtor serving Boston's South Shore and can be contacted via his Links below.
https://linktr.ee/SellingSouthieToSagamore
www.KWMASS.com

Email me at JimAldredRealtor@yahoo.com

cell: 339-987-0382

PODCAST INTRO

"Werq" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

PODCAST OUTRO

LURKING SLOTH

By: Alexander Nakarada