Who doesn’t love a top 10 list? Well, here are two top 10 lists for the housing market this year. But before you take a look, there’s something you should know. If a move is on your radar for 2026, here’s the most important thing you need to understand upfront: there isn’t one housing market this ye

Local Insights for Bristol & Norfolk Counties As we close out 2025, the local real estate landscape across Attleboro, Mansfield, Foxboro, Rehoboth, North Attleboro, Franklin, Wrentham, and Plainville has shown remarkable resilience. While the national market navigated elevated mortgage rates, our lo

As your trusted Rhode Island Realtor with over 17 years in the business, I’m always keeping a close eye on our local market trends. The Rhode Island Association of Realtors (RIAR) recently released their December and year-end home sales data for 2025, and it offers some valuable insights into what w

As a Realtor with over 17 years in the business, I’ve seen market cycles come and go. But one thing never changes: the excitement (and nerves!) of buying your very first home. Realtor.com recently released its 2026 First-Time Homebuyer Report, and it’s a must-read for anyone looking to stop renting

When you see a house that’s been sitting on the market for a while, the reaction is almost automatic. You start thinking: What’s wrong with it? Why hasn’t anyone bought it yet? Am I missing something? That mindset made sense a few years ago. But in today’s market, you may actually miss out. More Tim

If you’re one of the thousands of homebuyers waiting for rates to fall, you should know it’s already happening. And they recently crossed an important milestone. Rates officially dipped their toes into the 5s – something that hasn’t happened in about 3 years. This moment marked a critical threshold.

If you’ve seen headlines saying foreclosure activity has been climbing for 10 straight months, it’s easy to assume that's a sign of trouble for the housing market. But when you look at the full picture, a few simple truths become clear: Today’s foreclosure numbers are in line with what’s considered

Single Family – Attached – MLS # 1401643 Total Rooms: 6                             Bed: 3                    Full Bath: 2                  Half Bath:   1 Welcome to refined, low-maintenance living at The Preserve at Handy Pond, a sought-after 55+ community-unit 20 currently does NOT have an age res

Single Family – Colonial – MLS #1396732 Total Rooms: 7                             Bed: 4                    Full Bath: 1                  Half Bath:   1 Welcome to 73 Scott Rd, Cumberland – a rare opportunity to own a home that has been lovingly held in the same family since it was built in 1925 Th

Single Family – Bungalow, Cottage – MLS #1401724 Total Rooms: 5                             Bed: 2                    Full Bath: 2                  Half Bath:   0 Welcome to an exceptional waterfront opportunity overlooking sparkling Narragansett Bay—where every day feels like a retreat. This beauti

Single Family – Bungalow, Cottage – MLS # 1403285 Total Rooms: 7                             Bed: 4                    Full Bath: 2                  Half Bath:   0 Rare opportunity knocks for the savvy investor or visionary homeowner! Located in a premier historic area, this 1930s Cape-style 4 BED/

Planning to sell this spring? While you may be tempted to hold off until the first blooms or the spring showers hit, that's actually waiting too long to get started by today’s standards. Buyers have more options than they did a few years ago. So, it's worth it to tackle repairs now and make sure you

🏡✨ Always Grateful & Honored!Proud to be recognized as a Top 10% Performer for the 3rd Quarter of 2025 with HomeSmart Professionals Real Estate!A heartfelt thank you to all my incredible clients, friends, and colleagues who make this possible — your trust and support mean the world! 💫Here’s to mor

Single Family – Colonial – MLS # 14004684 Total Rooms: 8                             Bed: 3                    Full Bath: 2                  Half Bath:   0 Welcome to 24 Pleasant St! Lots of room here with 3 Beds, 2 Full Baths, a clean and spacious basement ready for finishing, 1 car garage, and pri

It’s hard to scroll online lately without seeing some version of this claim: “Big investors are buying up all the homes.” And honestly, if you’re a homebuyer who’s lost out on a few offers, that idea probably sounds believable. When homes are expensive and competition is tight, it’s easy to assume g

Want to know the #1 thing homeowners regret when they sell without an agent? It’s that they didn’t price their house correctly for their current market. According to the latest data from the National Association of Realtors (NAR), those sellers agree pricing their home effectively was the hardest pa

Would-be homebuyers aren’t sitting on the sidelines because they don’t want to buy. They’re sitting out because they think they can’t. And sometimes, it’s their credit score that’s holding them back. According to a Bankrate survey, 2 out of every 5 (42%) Americans believe you need excellent credit t

Wondering what to expect from the housing market in 2026? You’re not the only one. For the past few years, affordability has been the biggest barrier standing between most people and their next move. And a lot of buyers and sellers have been holding their breath waiting for things to get better. The

If you’re thinking about selling your house this year, you may be torn between two options: Do you sell it as-is and make it easier on yourself? No repairs. No effort. Or do you fix it up a bit first – so it shows well and sells for as much as possible? In 2026, that decision matters more than it us

Finding the right home feels exciting – but being pre-approved for your loan is what makes it possible. Whether you’re planning to buy soon or still just thinking about it, getting pre-approved is one of the best moves you can make. Here’s why. 1. What Is Pre-Approval, Really? Pre-approval is much m