After years of soaring prices and scarce options, Massachusetts condo buyers are finally seeing some relief with more inventory and slightly lower costs — but experts warn the state’s housing shortage remains far from solved.

“What we are starting to see is a shift in the market, and often it will start within the condo market,” said Sarah Gustafson, president of the Massachusetts Association of Realtors. However, she said, “We still have a housing supply shortage. There’s no question about that.”

Data from the Massachusetts Association of Realtors shows an increase in inventory in May, June, July, and August, compared to the same time frame last year, causing prices to drop.

According to data from the Warren Group, there were 1,893 condo sales in August compared to 1,804 the year p

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