You may have seen the headlines lately about mortgage debt in America hitting a record high. And maybe your brother-in-law brought it up at the dinner table like he’s been waiting all week to spark a debate. Here's the thing. He's not wrong. But he only has half the story. And the half he's missing?

Single Family – Ranch – MLS #  1412643 Total Rooms: 8                             Bed: 4                    Full Bath: 3                  Half Bath:   0 Welcome to a meticulously updated 4-bedroom, 3-full-bath home tucked away in a quiet, secluded Cumberland setting—yet connected to town water and s

It’s one of the biggest hold ups some buyers have right now: “What if I buy, and home prices go down?” With everything in the news, that concern makes some sense. No one wants to make a big financial decision at the wrong time. But here’s what’s important to know. You don’t want to get hung up on th

Most sellers come into the market with one number in mind. And it’s often the one that costs them the most. That's their asking price.  A survey from Realtor.com shows about 8 in 10 (80%) of sellers expect to sell at or above their asking price today. But here’s where things get interesting. In real

You've probably seen the headlines saying, "foreclosures are on the rise,” and maybe your mind jumped straight to 2008. That’s understandable. A lot of people remember that crash and all the foreclosures that happened during that window, and they’re hoping something like that never happens again.  B

Single Family -Contemporary, Single Family-Attached – MLS #  1412251 Total Rooms: 6                             Bed: 3                    Full Bath: 2                  Half Bath:   1 Experience the pinnacle of privacy and sophisticated design at 20 Follett St.  Sophisticated Interior with a breathta

Selling your house this season? You’ve probably heard you should stage it before it hits the market. But what does that really mean – and is it worth the effort? The short answer is “yes,” especially right now. With more houses for sale this year, you’re likely wondering how to make the most money p

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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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