• Could Co-Buying Be the Answer for Some First-Time Buyers?

    Could Co-Buying Be the Answer for Some First-Time Buyers?,kcm crew

    For a lot of would-be first-time buyers, affordability is the thing that’s standing in the way. But some buyers are getting creative and finding a way to still make the numbers work – and that’s through co-buying. The Dream Is Still Alive. The Math Just Isn’t Working for Everyone. Young people haven

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  • The Secret To Selling Fast, No Matter the Market

    The Secret To Selling Fast, No Matter the Market,kcm crew

    When you put your house on the market, you don’t just want it to sell. You want it to sell fast. But the thing is, nationally, it’s taking a little longer to sell lately. And that slowdown can feel frustrating if you want a fast process. Here’s what you need to realize. In every market right now, th

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  • 4 Ways To Give Your Offer an Edge This Spring

    4 Ways To Give Your Offer an Edge This Spring,kcm crew

    Looking to buy a home this season? Here's what you should know.  Buyers have more leverage today than they’ve had in years. There are more homes to choose from and, in many areas, sellers are more open to negotiation.  But that doesn’t mean competition is gone completely. These days, it varies a lot

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  • Honored. Humbled. Ready for 2026! 🏆✨

    Honored. Humbled. Ready for 2026! 🏆✨,anastasiakaufman-chime-me

    I have some exciting news to share with my Rhode Island and Massachusetts community! 🌊🏠 I am incredibly deeply honored to be recognized in Rhode Island Monthly’s 2026 Professional Excellence category for Real Estate. Looking back on my 17+ years in this industry, this recognition isn’t just a mile

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  • 🚨ATTENTION RHODE ISLAND HOMEOWNERS and BUYERS🚨

    🚨ATTENTION RHODE ISLAND HOMEOWNERS and BUYERS🚨,anastasiakaufman-chime-me

    If you’re planning to move in 2026, you need to have this on your radar. The Rhode Island real estate landscape just shifted, and it’s going to affect your bottom line starting October 1, 2025. As someone who has navigated the Ocean State market for over 25 years, I’ve seen plenty of changes, but th

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  • Is Late May the Best Time To List Your House?

    Is Late May the Best Time To List Your House?,kcm crew

    You may have heard April 12-18 was the “best week” to list your house. That’s based on a report from Realtor.com. But now that it’s passed, you may be wondering if you missed your moment. Here's the good news – you didn’t.  Because the reality is, there isn’t just one perfect week to sell your house

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  • Stay or Sell? How To Make the Right Call as You Age

    Stay or Sell? How To Make the Right Call as You Age,kcm crew

    At some point, as you start thinking about the years ahead, this question tends to come up: “Could I stay here long-term… or would it make more sense to move?” It’s not always urgent. It often shows up in small moments, like going up and down the stairs, keeping up with the maintenance, or just thin

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  • Think You Have To Put 20% Down? Most First-Time Homebuyers Don’t.

    Think You Have To Put 20% Down? Most First-Time Homebuyers Don’t.,kcm crew

    According to Google Trends, online searches for down payment information recently hit an all-time high. And that’s a clear sign more buyers are trying to figure out what they really need to save before making a move (see graph below): If you’re wondering the same thing, you can always turn to the in

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  • 3 Things That Are Not Going To Happen in Today's Housing Market

    3 Things That Are Not Going To Happen in Today's Housing Market,kcm crew

    There’s a lot of uncertainty right now and that’s leading to some dramatic headlines. And if you’re thinking about buying a home, that can make you feel a little less sure about your decision. A recent study by CNBC asked homebuyers what they’re most worried about, and three themes kept coming up ag

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  • More Options Are Popping Up This Spring

    More Options Are Popping Up This Spring,kcm crew

    Did you try to buy a home last year, but you ended up pressing pause? Maybe you couldn’t find a home that really fit your needs. Or maybe the ones you liked just weren’t affordable. According to a recent survey from NerdWallet, those were the top two reasons buyers gave up on their search in 2025. B

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  • The 10 Best Markets for First-Time Buyers This Spring

    The 10 Best Markets for First-Time Buyers This Spring,kcm crew

    For a while, buying your first home hasn’t just felt hard. It may have felt out of reach. Not because you weren’t ready. Not because you weren’t trying. But because every time you ran the numbers, they didn’t work. That’s why so many first-time buyers stepped back. But after years of sitting on the

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  • 🏡🏡🏡JUST LISTED: 27 School Street ,Unit #1N, Westerly, RI 02891

    🏡🏡🏡JUST LISTED: 27 School Street ,Unit #1N, Westerly, RI 02891,anastasiakaufman-chime-me

    Condominium – One Level – MLS # 1406826 Total Rooms: 4                             Bed: 2                    Full Bath: 1                  Half Bath: 0   ocation, Location! Experience the best of Westerly in this beautifully refreshed, first-floor condo. Perfectly situated in a tranquil, well-mainta

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  • 🎉🎉🎉UNDER CONTRACT: 70 Veazie Street, Providence, RI 02908

    🎉🎉🎉UNDER CONTRACT: 70 Veazie Street, Providence, RI 02908,anastasiakaufman-chime-me

    Nestled in a prime location near Providence College, this two family home offers an excellent investment opportunity close to major roadways, downtown and colleges. Each unit features a large bright kitchen and two generously sized bedrooms. Newer heating systems and hot water tanks and the home has

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  • Rhode Island’s Luxury Market Emerges as a Top National Contender in 2026

    Rhode Island’s Luxury Market Emerges as a Top National Contender in 2026,anastasiakaufman-chime-me

    See full Luxury report HERE The Rhode Island luxury housing market has hit a major milestone, firmly establishing itself as a premier destination for high-end buyers in 2026. The latest April 2026 Luxury Market Report reveals a “Great Recalibration,” a shift away from the wild volatility of the pand

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  • Massachusetts Luxury Market Report: Extreme Resilience and the Rise of Worcester (April 2026)

    Massachusetts Luxury Market Report: Extreme Resilience and the Rise of Worcester (April 2026),anastasiakaufman-chime-me

    SEE ENTIRE LUXURY REPORT FOR APRIL 2026 HERE A Balanced-to-Seller’s Market Defined by “Rate-Lock” and Cash Buyers The Massachusetts luxury housing market in April 2026 is a fascinating study in contrast, characterized by extreme price resilience and a significant “rate-lock” effect that is keeping i

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  • Rent or Buy? The Real Tradeoff Most People Don’t Talk About

    Rent or Buy? The Real Tradeoff Most People Don’t Talk About,kcm crew

    You’ve probably asked yourself lately: Is it even worth trying to buy a home right now? It’s a question a lot of people are asking. With today’s home prices and mortgage rates, renting can feel like the easier path. In some cases, it might even seem like the only realistic option right now. And if t

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  • The ‘Shark Tank’ Investor Who Built a $200 Million Property Empire

    The ‘Shark Tank’ Investor Who Built a $200 Million Property Empire,anastasiakaufman-chime-me

    Robert Herjavec says his purchases from New York to Australia were driven less by his business instincts and more by his desire to live in homes he actually likes By Katherine Clarke It was a week before Robert Herjavec and his wife, Kym Herjavec, were set to move with their now 7-year-old twins int

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  • Mortgage applications rise as rates fall to one-month low

    Mortgage applications rise as rates fall to one-month low,anastasiakaufman-chime-me

    Published Wed, Apr 15 20267:00 AM EDTUpdated Wed, Apr 15 20267:51 AM EDT By:Lisa Rizzolo Homes in Centreville, Maryland, US, on Tuesday, April 4, 2023.  Nathan Howard | Bloomberg | Getty Images Mortgage rates fell to the lowest level in a month, boosting refinance activity and offsetting weak demand

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  • Getting a Tax Refund? Here’s How It Can Help You Buy a Home

    Getting a Tax Refund? Here’s How It Can Help You Buy a Home,kcm crew

    If you’re getting a tax refund this year, here’s something worth thinking about. That money could actually help you get closer to buying a home. It may not be something you’ve factored into your plan yet, but it can give your savings a nice boost right when you need it most. And whether your refund

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  • The “Provocative Truth”

    The “Provocative Truth”,anastasiakaufman-chime-me

    The headlines want you to panic. I want you to profit. 📈 The latest data is out, and the “experts” are obsessed with a 10% drop in new listings. Want to know what they aren’t telling you? That’s not a market crash—that’s a Holiday Hangover. While other sellers hit “pause” over Easter, the inventory

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