Norfolk County Property Sales Fall 12 Percent in October

Norfolk County property sales fell 12 percent year-over-year in October 2026, according to figures from the Norfolk County Registry of Deeds reported by the Franklin Observer. The registry recorded 690 property sales during the month, down from 788 sales in October 2025. Transaction volume also decreased 3 percent compared to September 2026. [1]

The total number of deeds recorded in Norfolk County dropped to 1,474 in October 2026, the Franklin Observer reported. That figure marks an 8 percent decline from the same period in October 2025. Total document recordings fell 11 percent year-over-year to 9,267, although that total represents a 1 percent increase from September 2026. [1]

Higher borrowing costs and ongoing affordability concerns continue to affect real estate activity and purchasing decisions, the Franklin Observer reported. The regional slowdown aligns with broader nationwide trends where elevated mortgage rates have weighed on transaction volume. [1]

As FTMQ Real Estate reported earlier, United States pending home sales dropped 4 percent month-over-month in September to reach levels not seen since 2014, excluding April 2020. Pending home sales fell year-over-year in every major national metro area as mortgage rates rose above 7 percent at the end of September. [10]