Published Wed, Dec 3 20257:00 AM ESTUpdated Wed, Dec 3 20257:46 AM EST By: Diana Olick Homes in Hercules, California, US, on Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2025. David Paul Morris | Bloomberg | Getty Images After rising for several weeks, mortgage rates moved decidedly lower last week, but not enough to make much of a difference in demand from current borrowers or potential homebuyers. Total mortgage application volume fell 1.4% for the week, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association’s seasonally adjusted index. An additional adjustment was made for the Thanksgiving holiday. LEARN MORE… Visit my website at: https://www.anastasiakaufman.com/ Here’s my Facebook Account: […]

Whether it’s at a family gathering, your company party, or catching up with friends over the holidays, the housing market always finds its way into the conversation. Here are the top three questions on a lot of people’s minds this … Continue reading →

The first floor offers 2 bedrooms or offices and a new full bath with wood-look tile and granite vanity. Upstairs features a large primary bedroom, second bedroom, bonus room, and full bath with shower. Recent updates include new roof (Oct 2023) with transferable 30-year warranty, gutter guards, double-walled insulated oil tank (Mar 2024 by Santoro Oil), and boiler overhaul. Driveway recently resealed with 2-year warranty. Newer siding, vinyl windows, and furnace provide peace of mind. The cozy family room with wood-burning fireplace flows into the dining room with built-in china cabinet and a granite kitchen with breakfast bar. Outside, enjoy […]

Want to know how to find the best deal possible in today’s housing market? Here’s the secret. Focus on homes that have been sitting on the market for a while. Because when a listing lingers, sellers tend to get more … Continue reading →

Welcome to 17 Doire Rd, Cumberland! This is the home you’ve been waiting for—offering charm, comfort, and an ideal location on a peaceful dead-end street.  This beautifully maintained 3-bedroom Colonial boasts gleaming hardwood floors that flow seamlessly through the kitchen, family room, hallway, and dining room, creating a warm and inviting feel throughout the main level. Beautiful front stone walkway leads to stunning farmers porch.The open floor plan eat-in kitchen is perfect for gathering and entertaining, opening directly to the spacious family room featuring a cozy fireplace for relaxing evenings. Formal living room/office space provides flexibility for your lifestyle needs. […]

Homebuyers are weighing their options right now, and they certainly have a lot on their minds. With everything going on in the job market, the economy, and more – there's a lot to think about these days. And maybe that’s … Continue reading →

The latest report from the Institute for Luxury Home Marketing underscores an encouraging shift in the luxury real estate arena — one that savvy buyers and sellers in our region should take seriously.  Here’s what’s driving this stability (and what it means for you): Bottom line: If you are considering buying or selling a luxury home, this is not a time to be reactive, but strategic. Demand is strong, but choice is increasing and buyer expectations are evolving. Let’s refine your narrative: whether you’re seeking to position a standout listing or finding the perfect high-end purchase, I bring over 25 years of luxury […]

BY: Fred A. Bernstein Nov. 25, 2025 1:00 pm ET A financier-turned-architect wanted to minimize the carbon footprint of his beach house in Brazil without compromising on size or aesthetics By the time he was 50, Walter Cain had made enough money as a partner in a private-equity firm to retire and, he says, “do something creative for the rest of my life.” Meanwhile, restoring and enlarging an 1837 Greek revival house in Piermont, N.Y, along the Hudson River, had reinforced his love of buildings.LEARN MORE… 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 Cell: 401-338-2749 Email: […]

Making a strong first virtual impression is more important than ever. Written by May Ortega on April 17, 2025 Since virtual and digital tech has permeated nearly every facet of life, “screen appeal” has become the new curb appeal. Sprucing up your home’s digital curb appeal can help you sell faster, and for more money. Just how important is digital curb appeal? The numbers tell the story. Nearly half (49%) of buyers surveyed by Zillow in 2024 said they’d feel at least somewhat confident making an offer on a home after only taking a virtual tour. That means getting your home ready for […]

Published Wed, Nov 19 202511:47 AM ESTUpdated Wed, Nov 19 20251:23 PM EST BY: Diana Olick A home is shown for sale in The Heights in Houston, Monday, Oct. 27, 2025. Kirk Sides | Houston Chronicle | Getty Images This is the strongest buyer’s market in housing in more than a decade. That’s the headline on a new report from Redfin, a real estate brokerage owned by Rocket Cos. The report points to specific data on the supply of homes for sale and the number of buyers actively looking.LEARN MORE… 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 […]

Published Wed, Nov 19 20257:00 AM ESTUpdated Wed, Nov 19 20259:54 AM EST BY: Diana Olick Homes in San Francisco, California, US, on Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2025. David Paul Morris | Bloomberg | Getty Images Mortgage rates rose for the third consecutive week, causing demand from both current homeowners and potential homebuyers to drop. Total mortgage application volume fell 5.2% last week compared with the previous week, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association’s seasonally adjusted index.LEARN MORE… 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 Cell: 401-338-2749 Email: Anastasia@anastasiakaufman.com

Published Thu, Nov 20 20258:00 AM ESTUpdated Thu, Nov 20 20258:10 AM EST BY: Diana Olick A Public Storage facility in Sacramento, California, US, on Monday, Feb. 6, 2023. David Paul Morris | Bloomberg | Getty Images Self-storage, those non-descript, boxy buildings with hundreds of garage doors across the units, are a relatively low-risk, resilient investment, according to new research from Heitman.LEARN MORE… 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 Cell: 401-338-2749 Email: Anastasia@anastasiakaufman.com

Published Tue, Nov 25 202510:23 AM ESTUpdated Tue, Nov 25 202512:03 PM EST BY: Diana Olick Pending home sales rise 1.9% in October Weak buyer demand, weakening home prices and overall uncertainty in the economy are combining to make home sellers change their minds and step out of the market.LEARN MORE… 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 Cell: 401-338-2749 Email: Anastasia@anastasiakaufman.com

Published Wed, Nov 26 20257:00 AM EST BY: Diana Olick A “For Sale” sign in front of a home in Crockett, California, US, on Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2025. David Paul Morris | Bloomberg | Getty Images Mortgage rates have hovered around the same range for roughly two months, giving current borrowers nor potential homebuyers little incentive to get into the market. Total mortgage application volume was essentially flat last week, up just 0.2% from the prior week, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association’s seasonally adjusted index.LEARN MORE… 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 Cell: 401-338-2749 […]

Wish you a very happy and blessed Thanksgiving!We gather on this day to be thankful for what we have, for the family we love, the friends we cherish, and for the blessings still to come. May this Thanksgiving bring warmth, joy, and abundance that stays with you all year long.With gratitude,Anastasia  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 Cell: 401-338-2749 Email: Anastasia@anastasiakaufman.com

Renting can feel much less expensive and much simpler than buying a home, especially right now. No repairs, no property taxes, no worrying about mortgage rates – you just pay the bill and move on with your life. But here’s … Continue reading →

When the holidays roll around, travel plans, family gatherings, and all the chaos of the season may make you think it’s better to pull your listing off the market or to wait until 2026 to sell your house. But here’s … Continue reading →

Homebuyers are watching the economy closely, and for good reason. Buying a home is one of the biggest purchases most people ever make. And some recession talk in the media has made a lot of would-be buyers second guess their … Continue reading →

By Lighter Side Staff Nov 12, 2025 You’ve probably seen the buzz lately about 50-year mortgages possibly hitting the U.S. market soon. If you haven’t come across it yet, you probably will—whether in a headline, a newsfeed scroll, or it’ll just be an option the next time you’re house hunting. LEARN MORE… 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 Cell: 401-338-2749 Email: Anastasia@anastasiakaufman.com

A former oil trader spent two years and $1.3 million creating an industrial-style house on England’s coast that would stand up to tricky terrain By: Ruth Bloomfield  | Photography by Joanna Yee for WSJ Nov. 5, 2025 12:00 pm ET HASTINGS, England—When Simon Basey took on a run-down house by the seaside, perched high on the side of a hill on a site prone to landslides, his most urgent challenge was making the property safe. LEARN MORE… 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 Cell: 401-338-2749 Email: Anastasia@anastasiakaufman.com