The Boston condo for sale inventory for the summer of 2026 is higher and rising at a steadier, more predictable pace compared to the same period in 2025.

While the summer of 2025 saw a massive, unexpected 35% national surge in active condo listings that caught the market off guard, summer 2026 represents a phase of market normalization. Nationally, inventory has climbed roughly 2.3% to 4.6% year-over-year heading into the summer months. [Bostonreb.com]

The current landscape compared to last summer breaks down into several key trends:

1. Slower, But More Stable Growth [Bostonluxurycondosforsale.com]

- Summer 2025: Supply experienced explosive growth as active listings rose month-after-month, driven heavily by homeowners offloading aging condos to avoid surging HOA fees and special building assessments. [Ford Realty Inc]
- Summer 2026: Inventory growth has plateaued into a healthier rhythm. Total for-sale inventory is projected to finish 2026 about 8.9% higher overall than 2025, gradually closing the gap toward pre-pandemic historical averages. [1, 2, 3]

2. Condos are Outperforming Single-Family Supply [1, 2]

- Condos are running noticeably more buyer-friendly than detached single-family homes right now.
- While single-family inventory remains stubbornly tight and competitive in many regions, the accumulation of condo listings from the 2025 rollover has left condo buyers with significantly more options and breathing room.

3. Faster Absorption and Steady Demand

Summer 2025: High inventory paired with severe buyer hesitation. High mortgage rates (hovering around 6.8%) caused pending sales to plunge, causing condos to sit on the market much longer.
Summer 2026: Market absorption is much healthier. Mortgage rates have moderated slightly to the mid-6% range, enticing buyers back into the market. Listings are converting to pending status significantly faster than they did last summer.

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