• Why Townhomes Are Popular with Today’s First-Time Buyers

    Why Townhomes Are Popular with Today’s First-Time Buyers,kcm crew

    Buying your first home can feel frustrating when the numbers don’t line up the way you expected. You may know you’re ready but finding something that fits your life and your budget is the hard part. That’s where townhomes come in. Townhomes are becoming a bigger part of today’s housing supply, and t

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  • Top 3 Reasons To Buy a Home Before Spring

    Top 3 Reasons To Buy a Home Before Spring,kcm crew

    If you’re planning to buy a home this year, you may be focused on the spring market. And hoping that when spring does hit, you’ll see: Mortgage rates drop a little more. More homes hit the market. But here’s what most buyers don’t realize. Buying just a few weeks earlier could mean paying less, deal

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  • It’s Getting More Affordable To Buy a Home

    It’s Getting More Affordable To Buy a Home,kcm crew

    There’s finally a little good news for anyone who’s been priced out or sitting on the sidelines. Buying a home is getting more affordable. Monthly payments have started to come down, and the squeeze buyers have been feeling for the past few years is slowly loosening. Now, that doesn’t mean everyone

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  • Home Insurance Costs Are Rising: What Buyers Should Plan For

    Home Insurance Costs Are Rising: What Buyers Should Plan For,kcm crew

    Buying a home is one of the biggest purchases you’ll ever make. And homeowner’s insurance is what protects that investment. Think of it as your safety net. NerdWallet explains it: Covers Repairs and Rebuilding Costs: If your home is damaged by fire, storms, or other covered events, it helps pay for

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  • 315 Old River Rd U20, Lincoln, RI – 3 Bed/2.5 Bath Townhouse – Open House Sat.,2/7@12-1:30pm

    315 Old River Rd U20, Lincoln, RI – 3 Bed/2.5 Bath Townhouse – Open House Sat.,2/7@12-1:30pm,anastasiakaufman-chime-me

    Stop scrolling—the “unicorn” listing you’ve been waiting for just hit the market in Lincoln! 🦄✨ If you think you have to wait until you’re 55 to live in a pristine, professionally managed community, think again. Unit #20 has NO age restriction! Whether you’re a busy professional or looking for that

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  • 🏠 UNDER CONTRACT! | 495 Great Road, Lincoln, RI

    🏠 UNDER CONTRACT! | 495 Great Road, Lincoln, RI,anastasiakaufman-chime-me

    The ink is dry and this historic gem is officially PENDING! ✍️✨Opportunities like this don’t stay on the market for long. Located in the heart of the Historic Great Road neighborhood, this 1930s Cape Cod was a dream come true for a visionary investor or homeowner looking to build instant equity.With

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  • Why So Many Homeowners Are Downsizing Right Now

    Why So Many Homeowners Are Downsizing Right Now,kcm crew

    For a growing number of homeowners, retirement isn’t some distant idea anymore. It’s starting to feel very real. According to Realtor.com and the Census, nearly 12,000 people will turn 65 every day for the next two years. And the latest data shows as many as 15% of those older Americans are planning

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  • Top 2026 Housing Markets for Buyers and Sellers

    Top 2026 Housing Markets for Buyers and Sellers,kcm crew

    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

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  • 2025 Year-End Real Estate Market Wrap-Up- Bristol and Norfolk Counties, MA

    2025 Year-End Real Estate Market Wrap-Up- Bristol and Norfolk Counties, MA,anastasiakaufman-chime-me

    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

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  • Rhode Island’s 2025 Housing Market: A Look Back and What It Means for You in 2026

    Rhode Island’s 2025 Housing Market: A Look Back and What It Means for You in 2026,anastasiakaufman-chime-me

    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

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  • Finding Home in 2026: The Best Markets for First-Time Buyers

    Finding Home in 2026: The Best Markets for First-Time Buyers,anastasiakaufman-chime-me

    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

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  • You May Not Want To Skip Over That House That’s Been Sitting on the Market

    You May Not Want To Skip Over That House That’s Been Sitting on the Market,kcm crew

    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

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  • Mortgage Rates Recently Hit a 3-Year Low. Here’s Why That’s Still a Big Deal.

    Mortgage Rates Recently Hit a 3-Year Low. Here’s Why That’s Still a Big Deal.,kcm crew

    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.

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  • Why Rising Foreclosure Headlines Aren’t a Red Flag for Today’s Housing Market

    Why Rising Foreclosure Headlines Aren’t a Red Flag for Today’s Housing Market,kcm crew

    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

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  • 🏠COMING SOON: 315 Old River Road, Unit #20, Lincoln, RI 02838

    🏠COMING SOON: 315 Old River Road, Unit #20, Lincoln, RI 02838,anastasiakaufman-chime-me

    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

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  • JUST SOLD: 73 Scott Road, Cumberland, RI 02864🎉🎉🎉

    JUST SOLD: 73 Scott Road, Cumberland, RI 02864🎉🎉🎉,anastasiakaufman-chime-me

    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

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  • JUST SOLD: 200 Narragansett Avenue, East Providence, RI 02915🎉🎉🎉

    JUST SOLD: 200 Narragansett Avenue, East Providence, RI 02915🎉🎉🎉,anastasiakaufman-chime-me

    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

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  • 🎉🎉🎉NEW LISTING: 495 GREAT Rd., Lincoln, RI 02865

    🎉🎉🎉NEW LISTING: 495 GREAT Rd., Lincoln, RI 02865,anastasiakaufman-chime-me

    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/

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  • Home Updates That Actually Pay You Back When You Sell

    Home Updates That Actually Pay You Back When You Sell,kcm crew

    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

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  • Top 10% Performer 4th Q 2025

    Top 10% Performer 4th Q 2025,anastasiakaufman-chime-me

    🏡✨ 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

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