• 7 Plants Highly Recommended for Your Home

    7 Plants Highly Recommended for Your Home,anastasiakaufman-chime-me

    Written by: Alexis Benveniste 04.11.24 Number seven is one LA-based interior designer’s “secret weapon” when staging a low light room. Plants can make a house feel like a home. They can make a statement, breathe life into a room and add a sense of calm. But the wrong plant can easily make a space fe

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  • Waterfront Living: Fast Facts About Floating Homes and Houseboats

    Waterfront Living: Fast Facts About Floating Homes and Houseboats,anastasiakaufman-chime-me

    Written by: Marcie Geffner 05.17.23 Dreaming of living on a houseboat or floating home? Here’s what you need to know about financing, dive inspections, life on the water and more. If you love being on the water, you may be considering buying a houseboat or a floating home instead of a more tradition

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  • More office space is being removed than added for the first time in at least 25 years

    More office space is being removed than added for the first time in at least 25 years,anastasiakaufman-chime-me

    Published Mon, Jun 2 202512:17 PM EDT By: Diana Olick watch nowVIDEO01:34Office space shrinks in 2025: CBRE After several years of deep distress, the beleaguered U.S. office market has reached an inflection point. This year, office conversions and demolitions will exceed new construction for the fir

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  • ‘Fantasy math’ masks tax bill’s U.S. debt impact, GOP lawmaker said. What the deficit means for your money

    ‘Fantasy math’ masks tax bill’s U.S. debt impact, GOP lawmaker said. What the deficit means for your money,anastasiakaufman-chime-me

    Published Mon, Jun 2 20252:33 PM EDT By: Greg Iacurci Annabelle Gordon/Bloomberg via Getty Images The massive package of tax cuts House Republicans passed in May is expected to increase the U.S. debt by trillions of dollars — a sum that threatens to torpedo the legislation as the Senate starts to co

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  • With an ‘above normal’ hurricane season forecast, check these 3 things in your home insurance policy

    With an ‘above normal’ hurricane season forecast, check these 3 things in your home insurance policy,anastasiakaufman-chime-me

    Published Thu, Jun 5 20255:30 AM EDT By: Ana Teresa Solá PUNTA GORDA – OCTOBER 10: In this aerial view, a person walks through flood waters that inundated a neighborhood after Hurricane Milton came ashore on October 10, 2024, in Punta Gorda, Florida. The storm made landfall as a Category 3 hurricane

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  • OPEN HOUSE: 211 IROQUOIS Road, Cumberland, RI 02864

    OPEN HOUSE:  211 IROQUOIS Road, Cumberland, RI 02864,anastasiakaufman-chime-me

    Single Family – Attached – MLS # 1385193 Total Rooms: 5                             Bed: 3                    Full Bath: 1                  Half Bath:   0 Discover comfort and convenience in this charming ranch nestled in the desirable Monastery area of Cumberland. Set on a spacious corner lot, this

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  • “Sale Price Median rose 8% for Single Families in Rhode Island from April to May 2025. We are still seeing good pricing for sellers.”

    “Sale Price Median rose 8% for Single Families in Rhode Island from April to May 2025. We are still seeing good pricing for sellers.”,anastasiakaufman-chime-me

    #riliving #rhodeislandsinglefamily #remaxri #providenceri #cumberlandri #lincolnri #homesmartprofessionalsre #homesales #singlefamily Visit my website at: https://www.anastasiakaufman.com/ Here’s my Facebook Account: https://www.facebook.com/AnastasiaRealtor/ Anastasia Kaufman, GRI,ABR,SFR,CDPE,SRS

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  • The Five-Year Rule for Home Price Perspective

    The Five-Year Rule for Home Price Perspective,kcm crew

    Headlines are saying home prices are starting to dip in some markets. And if you’re beginning to second guess your plans based on what you’re hearing in the media, here’s what you need to know. It's true that a few metros are seeing slight price drops. But don't let that overshadow this simple truth

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  • Buying Your First Home? FHA Loans Can Help

    Buying Your First Home? FHA Loans Can Help,kcm crew

    If you’re a first-time homebuyer, you might feel like the odds are stacked against you in today’s market. But there are resources and programs out there that can help – if you know where to look. And one thing that can make homeownership easier to achieve? An FHA home loan. They’re designed to help

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  • The Big Difference Between a Homeowner’s and a Renter’s Net Worth

    The Big Difference Between a Homeowner’s and a Renter’s Net Worth,kcm crew

    Some Highlights Homeownership is one of the best ways to build wealth in our country and it’s easy to see why. As you pay down your mortgage and as home values rise over time, you gain equity – and that helps grow your net worth. That’s why a homeowner’s net worth is nearly 40X greater than a renter

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  • 🏡🏡🏡NOW UNDER CONTRACT: 11 WINSLOW Way, Swansea, MA 02777

    🏡🏡🏡NOW UNDER CONTRACT: 11 WINSLOW Way, Swansea, MA 02777,anastasiakaufman-chime-me

    Single Family – Colonial TOTAL ROOMS: 11 BEDS: 5 BATH: 3.5 Welcome to 11 Winslow Way, a distinguished Colonial nestled in Swansea’s coveted Touisset Point. This home was thoughtfully upgraded to elevate your living experience including an upgraded third floor, offering a cozy sitting area and extra

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  • The Rooms That Matter Most When You Sell

    The Rooms That Matter Most When You Sell,kcm crew

    Now that buyers have more options for their move, you need to be a bit more intentional about making sure your house looks its best when you sell. And proper staging can be a great way to do just that. What Is Home Staging? It’s not about making your house look super trendy or like it belongs in a m

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  • Understanding Today’s Mortgage Rates: Is 3% Coming Back?

    Understanding Today’s Mortgage Rates: Is 3% Coming Back?,kcm crew

    A lot of buyers are pressing pause on their plans these days, holding out hope that mortgage rates will come down – maybe even back to the historic-low 3% from a few years ago. But here’s the thing: those rates were never meant to last. They were a short-term response to a very specific moment in ti

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  • 🎉🎉🎉NEW LISTING: 196 Eaton Lane – Unit 196 Brewster, MA 02631

    🎉🎉🎉NEW LISTING: 196 Eaton Lane – Unit 196 Brewster, MA 02631,anastasiakaufman-chime-me

    Condo – Garden – MLS # 73383932 Total Rooms: 4                             Bed: 2                    Full Bath: 2                  Half Bath:   0 Offered at Ocean Edge Resort – First floor End Unit! Where Comfort Meets Coastal Living. Step into the relaxed elegance of this beautiful Ocean Edge Resor

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  • Why Buying Real Estate Is Still the Best Long-Term Investment

    Why Buying Real Estate Is Still the Best Long-Term Investment,kcm crew

    Lately, it feels like every headline about the housing market comes with a side of doubt. Are prices going up or down? Are we headed for a crash? Will rates ever come down? And all the media noise may leave you wondering: does it really make sense to buy a home right now? But here’s one thing that d

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  • Newly Built Homes May Be Less Expensive Than You Think

    Newly Built Homes May Be Less Expensive Than You Think,kcm crew

    Do you think a brand-new home means a bigger price tag? Think again. Right now, something unique is happening in the housing market. According to the Census and the National Association of Realtors (NAR), the median price of newly built homes is actually lower than the median price for existing home

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  • Home Projects That Add the Most Value

    Home Projects That Add the Most Value,kcm crew

    Some Highlights Whether you’re planning to move soon or not, you want to be strategic about which home projects you take on. ​Because not all of them will be worth it. Before you decide what upgrades to tackle, talk to an agent who knows what’s in demand in your area and where you’re most likely to

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  • Home Prices Rebound After Brief Pullback—but There’s Good News for Homebuyers

    Home Prices Rebound After Brief Pullback—but There’s Good News for Homebuyers,anastasiakaufman-chime-me

    By Snejana Farberov May 29, 2025Getty Images The price of the typical home resumed its steady, upward trajectory following a mid-month dip—but the broader housing market remained buyer-friendly heading into the summer season. LEARN MORE… Visit my website at: https://www.anastasiakaufman.com/ Here’s

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  • 🎉🎉🎉NEW LISTING: 211 IROQUOIS Rd., Cumberland, RI 02864

    🎉🎉🎉NEW LISTING: 211 IROQUOIS Rd., Cumberland, RI 02864,anastasiakaufman-chime-me

    Single Family – Attached – MLS # 1385193 Total Rooms: 5                             Bed: 3                    Full Bath: 1                  Half Bath:   0 Discover comfort and convenience in this charming ranch nestled in the desirable Monastery area of Cumberland. Set on a spacious corner lot, this

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  • Is It Better To Rent or Buy a Home?

    Is It Better To Rent or Buy a Home?,kcm crew

    You’ve probably asked yourself lately: Is it even worth trying to buy a home right now? With high home prices and stubborn mortgage rates, renting can seem like the safer choice right now. Or maybe your only choice. That’s a very real feeling. And perhaps buying today isn’t your best move; it’s not

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