Alison Borrelli Real Estate

The market is weird.
Actually, that's the word Lawrence Yun, Chief Economist for the National Association of REALTORS®, used this week to describe the Northeast housing market.
Home sales are down. Prices are up. Some homes are selling immediately, while others are sitting.
What I've found is that today's market isn't bad, but it is more complicated than the headlines suggest.
Buyers are selective. Inventory remains tight. And strategy matters more than ever.
Price.
Preparation.
Presentation.
That's why real estate is local, and why understanding what's happening in your specific market is so important.
I just shared a new carousel breaking it all down.
If you're wondering what I'm seeing in Needham, Wellesley, Newton, or the MetroWest Boston market, please reach out because I'm always happy to help.

Real estate doesn’t stop at the local level.
This week, I was in Washington, D.C. for the National Association of REALTORS® Legislative Meetings, joining REALTORS® from across the country to advocate for policies that support homeownership, housing opportunities, and strong communities.
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📍 A visit to Congressman Jake Auchincloss’ office, where we discussed several important housing issues affecting buyers, sellers, homeowners, and communities across Massachusetts and the country.
🏛️ Some of the priorities we advocated for included:
• The More Homes on the Market Act, designed to encourage long-term homeowners to sell and help increase housing supply.
• The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, which aims to modernize outdated housing programs, reduce barriers, and improve affordability.
• The Revitalizing Downtowns and Main Streets Act, supporting the conversion of underused commercial buildings into residential and mixed-use housing.
• Full funding for critical HUD programs, including fair housing initiatives and homebuyer counseling programs.
• The Association Health Plans Act, which would provide REALTORS® with access to more affordable, high-quality health insurance options.
📈 I also had the opportunity to hear from Chief Economist Lawrence Yun, whose insights on the housing market are always thoughtful and valuable.
🌊 And in between meetings, I was able to enjoy some beautiful views overlooking The Wharf.
I’m proud to represent Massachusetts and grateful for the opportunity to bring these conversations and insights back home to my clients and community in Needham and throughout MetroWest Boston.
Being a REALTOR® is about more than buying and selling homes. It’s also about advocating for homeowners, protecting private property rights, and helping create opportunities for future generations.
National Assoc. of REALTORS®

A rental that gives you options.
Most rentals require compromises.
Maybe you need a home office.
Maybe you need space for guests.
Maybe you're relocating and want room to settle in.
Maybe you simply want a little more flexibility than the average apartment offers.
📍137 Central Avenue, Needham
This bright rental offers:
✔ 3 bedrooms
✔ Bonus room
✔ Single-level living
✔ Hardwood floors
✔ Natural light throughout
✔ Convenient location close to shops, restaurants, commuter rail, and everyday essentials
Whether you're working from home, between home purchases, relocating to the area, or simply looking for more space, this home offers flexibility for the way you live today.
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🏡 Looking for a rental that doesn't feel like a rental?
Tucked away on a quiet cul-de-sac in Needham Center, 62 Garden Street offers the space, flexibility, and convenience that are hard to find in today's rental market.
✔️ 4 Bedrooms
✔️ 3.5 Bathrooms
✔️ 3,200+ Sq Ft
✔️ Finished Lower Level with Kitchenette
✔️ Attached 2-Car Garage
✔️ Large Eat-In Kitchen
✔️ Minutes to the Commuter Rail, Restaurants, Shops & Parks
Whether you need a home office, guest space, room for hobbies, or simply more room to spread out, this home offers the flexibility to fit your lifestyle.

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