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.
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Email me at JimAldredRealtor@yahoo.com

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"Werq" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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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

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"Werq" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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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

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"Werq" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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LURKING SLOTH

By: Alexander Nakarada

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.

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 paying at or above asking when a home is positioned correctly.

A quick look at the sold sheet shows a long run of deals north of $1M, with nearly half of all December sales closing above that mark.

Speed is another key theme. The median days on market was just 20 days, with a median of 8 days to offer—essentially one solid weekend of showings before serious buyers step up.

The RPR snapshot echoes this, showing a median “days in RPR” of only 12 days and a median sold price of $882,500 for all residential types, up 14.6% month-over-month.

The chart on page 4 of the RPR report makes it crystal clear: even as active listings dipped into the single digits for December, sales volume stayed robust, with closings continuing to outpace new inventory.

Inventory is the pressure point. The MLS survey shows just four single-family homes actively listed in December, with a median asking price around $1.125M and average days on market of 61 days—a sign that what’s sitting is mainly the upper-end or mis-positioned product.

At the same time, three properties were under agreement with a median list price of $790,000 and extremely long marketing times, reflecting earlier pricing decisions that finally met the market.

Even in a hot market, pricing discipline matters. Six listings required price reductions in December, with an average total cut of about 20.6%, or roughly $194,000. Most of that pain was felt in the luxury bracket, where several million-plus homes had to be repositioned before finding the right buyers.

Expired listings tell a similar story: seven properties aged off the market with an average of 90 days on market and a median asking price of $849,000—proof that simply “testing the waters” at an aspirational number is risky, even when buyers are active.

Zooming out, RPR pegs Marshfield’s median estimated property value at about $844,430, up nearly 12% year-over-year, despite a tiny month-to-month dip. #SouthShoreMAHomes #BostonSouthShoreRealEstate #SouthShoreRealtor #jimaldred #kwsignaturepropertiesma #sellingsouthietosagamore #southshorerealestate #pinkdoorproperties #pinkdoorpodcast #marshfield #02050 #marshfieldrealEstate #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

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

By: Alexander Nakarada

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 December friction. The median sold price was $712,500, up +2.52% from last month, while the median list price rose to $782,500 (up +11.8% MoM). That widening gap is your warning light: some sellers reached higher, and the market didn’t automatically reward it.

On the single-family side across Plymouth for the month, closings were still substantial: 60 single-family sales with a median sale price of $722,500 and an overall SP:LP around 98%. Average days on market ran 62, with 44 days to offer—again, very consistent with a December “slower decision cycle”, not a demand collapse.

Where the story gets interesting is inside the price bands. The data shows stronger “near-ask” behavior in the middle tiers, but more negotiation as you climb:

• $800K–$899K averaged ~100% SP:LP, essentially full price behavior.
• $1.0M–$1.5M averaged ~95% SP:LP, where concessions and price discovery are more common.
• The top tier that sold in $1.5M–$2.0M averaged ~90% SP:LP, a reminder that the luxury buyer is selective and expects value.

You also see this in the actual December closings: Plymouth posted multiple high-end sales in the $1.3M–$1.55M range, alongside plenty of activity in the $600Ks–$900Ks where the market is deepest.

Now, look at seller behavior: price reductions weren’t massive, but they were present and meaningful. December logged 8 listings with price changes, averaging -2.83% (about -$21,800). The biggest average “course corrections” showed up between $1.0M and $1.5M (about -4.40% / -$50,000), which fits perfectly with what buyers are doing: they’ll pay up for a standout home, but they won’t overpay just because it’s December.

If you want a clean pricing plan for your specific neighborhood in Plymouth—Manomet, Chiltonville, West Plymouth, The Pinehills, or downtown—reach out and I’ll break it down with comps and a strategy that fits today’s buyer behavior. #SouthShoreMAHomes #BostonSouthShoreRealEstate #SouthShoreRealtor #jimaldred #kwsignaturepropertiesma #sellingsouthietosagamore #southshorerealestate #pinkdoorproperties #pinkdoorpodcast #plymouth #02360 #plymouthRealEstate #02360 #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

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"Werq" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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By: Alexander Nakarada

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.

The market tempo remains tight. RPR reports Months of Inventory at 1.4, Sold-to-List at 99.7%, and Median Days in RPR at 13, with an end-of-month median list price around $999,000. Translation: sellers still have the upper hand, but only if they respect the comps. Over-asking without a value story doesn’t fly; the market is efficient and quick to punish aspirational pricing.

Where December deals actually happened: the $800k–$900k band saw multiple wins (including some over-ask results), the $900k–$999k band remained busy with final numbers hovering near list, and the $1.0M–$1.5M segment moved when the product was turnkey. Aggregate metrics show SP:LP ≈ 100% and SP:OP ≈ 96%, confirming that negotiations were surgical rather than sweeping. The price range spanned $665,000 to $5,000,000, headlined by 24 Wood Island Rd at $5M and an over-ask on 16 Three Ring Rd ($1.315M vs. $1.25M list)—two deals that showcase both luxury appetite and the premium buyers pay for condition and location.

Supply and pipeline also underline the story. We ended December with just two active single-family listings (median $909,950), and five homes went under agreement with a median near $995,000 and average days-to-offer of 8. That’s speed. Meanwhile, four price-changed listings logged an average total reduction of ~5.1% (~$50,975)—a clear warning that missing the launch price costs time and money.

Advice for Scituate buyers:

• Get your file ready and move when the right home appears; the data shows quick offers on quality inventory.
• Target price-changed listings for leverage, but don’t bank on fire-sale discounts—SP:LP sits around 100% when pricing is on-point.
• Focus search by band: the $800k–$1.3M corridor is the liquidity sweet spot; luxury trades still clear when condition and setting justify the ask.

Bottom line: Scituate real estate in December was a case study in low inventory, fast decisions, and price discipline. If you’re planning a Q1 move, align list strategy with December comps, invest in presentation, and launch with a marketing plan built to generate week-one urgency. That’s how you convert showings into offers—and offers into the right result. #SouthShoreMAHomes #BostonSouthShoreRealEstate #SouthShoreRealtor #jimaldred #kwsignaturepropertiesma #sellingsouthietosagamore #southshorerealestate #pinkdoorproperties #pinkdoorpodcast #scituate #02066 #ScituateRealEstate #02066

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)
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LURKING SLOTH

By: Alexander Nakarada

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 are homes to choose from. Home values remain stable and edging up over the long term. The median estimated property value across Hingham sits around $1.30M, roughly 1–1.5% higher than a year ago, and 7% higher than three years ago.

So we’re not seeing wild swings – this is slow, durable appreciation in a high-demand coastal community. On the closed-sales side, December was busy. MLS shows 16 single-family homes sold, with a median sale price of about $1.31M and an average sale price just over $1.52M.

The RPR report lines up with that, posting a median sold price of $1,308,500 for the month.

That’s basically flat to modestly up year-over-year, even after a very strong fall market. How close are buyers coming to asking price? On average, December buyers paid about 96% of list price and 92% of original list price.

That’s an important nuance: well-priced homes moved quickly and close to ask, while the over-ambitious listings needed price cuts before they found a buyer.

We also saw more signs of buyer pushback at the margins. Three listings had price reductions in December, with average cuts of roughly 3.5% or nearly $60,000.

At the same time, four properties expired without selling, with a median asking price around $2.62M and an average of 134 days on market – mostly higher-end homes that overshot where buyers were willing to go.

Pending activity is healthy, but it tells a different story. Only four single-family homes went under agreement, clustered between the mid-$1M’s and just under $5M, with an average days on market of 96 and 85 days to offer. That’s a reminder that at the luxury level, buyers are taking their time and negotiating carefully, even in a low-inventory environment.

At the end of the month there was only one active single-family listing on MLS – a $1.275M home that had been on for 33 days. The broader RPR snapshot, which also captures condo and townhome inventory, still shows a median list price around $2.2M, even after a 10% month-over-month dip.

The takeaway is simple: choices are extremely limited, and the remaining inventory is skewed toward higher price points. For sellers, December’s numbers reinforce a clear strategy. If you position your home correctly – clean, updated, and priced in line with recent data – you’re likely to sell within a few weeks and very close to your asking price, especially in that $1–2M range. Overprice it, and you risk joining the group that needs cuts or winds up expiring after three to four months on the market.

For buyers, this is not 2021-style chaos, but it’s still competitive. You can’t expect deep discounts on well-priced homes, yet there is real room to negotiate on anything that’s been s

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

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

By: Alexander Nakarada

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.

On the ground, the MLS ledger tells the story of scarcity and selectivity. Only one active single-family finished December—$2.95M at ~36 DOM—so buyers ended the year with almost nothing to tour. The only meaningful price move was a single cut in the $2.5M–$2.99M band, –5.56% (–$200K), a reminder that luxury asks still have to clear today’s comps.

Demand wasn’t absent; it was choosy. Eight properties went pending, spanning $859,900 to $3.2M with a median pending price around $1.46M. Look at the time-to-offer split: the mid-market ($675K–$1.5M) moved in 4–24 days, while older, higher-priced listings needed 95–239 days to finally capture a buyer. That’s classic December bifurcation: families pounce on practical, turn-key homes; trophy-tier buyers take their time.

Closings were the exclamation point. Eleven December sales posted a median of $1.25M, average SP:LP ~101%, avg DOM 55 and avg DTO 30. Drill down by band and the signal is sharp: $1.0M–$1.5M averaged 110% SP:LP with lightning-quick offers, while $2.0M–$2.5M averaged 91% SP:LP on much longer market times; a single $3.0M sale printed at 100%. The extremes included $735K at the floor and $3.0M at the top. In the address list, note the spread: 117 Soule Ave at $3.0M; 54 Marshall St at $2.35M; 30 Cushing Dr at $2.2M; 20 Island Creek Rd at $1.546M; and several efficient mid-market wins like 59 Priscilla Ave at $1.065M and 61 North St at $789K.

Not everything sold—three expireds clustered in the upper brackets (median $1.95M, average 127 DOM), which is your caution flag for 2026: if you’re north of ~$1.5M without A-level presentation and precise pricing, days will stack up and buyers will wait you out.

#DuxburyRealEstate #SouthShoreMAHomes #BostonSouthShoreRealEstate #SouthShoreRealtor #jimaldred #kwsignaturepropertiesma #sellingsouthietosagamore #southshorerealestate #pinkdoorproperties #pinkdoorpodcast #duxbury #02332.

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