• JUST SOLD: 24 Pleasant St., Cumberland, RI 02864🎉🎉🎉

    JUST SOLD: 24 Pleasant St., Cumberland, RI 02864🎉🎉🎉,anastasiakaufman-chime-me

    Single Family – Colonial – MLS # 14004684 Total Rooms: 8                             Bed: 3                    Full Bath: 2                  Half Bath:   0 Welcome to 24 Pleasant St! Lots of room here with 3 Beds, 2 Full Baths, a clean and spacious basement ready for finishing, 1 car garage, and pri

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  • Are Big Investors Really Buying Up All the Homes? Here’s the Truth.

    Are Big Investors Really Buying Up All the Homes? Here’s the Truth.,kcm crew

    It’s hard to scroll online lately without seeing some version of this claim: “Big investors are buying up all the homes.” And honestly, if you’re a homebuyer who’s lost out on a few offers, that idea probably sounds believable. When homes are expensive and competition is tight, it’s easy to assume g

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  • The #1 Regret Sellers Have When They Don’t Use an Agent

    The #1 Regret Sellers Have When They Don’t Use an Agent,kcm crew

    Want to know the #1 thing homeowners regret when they sell without an agent? It’s that they didn’t price their house correctly for their current market. According to the latest data from the National Association of Realtors (NAR), those sellers agree pricing their home effectively was the hardest pa

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  • The Credit Score Myth That’s Holding Would-Be Buyers Back

    The Credit Score Myth That’s Holding Would-Be Buyers Back,kcm crew

    Would-be homebuyers aren’t sitting on the sidelines because they don’t want to buy. They’re sitting out because they think they can’t. And sometimes, it’s their credit score that’s holding them back. According to a Bankrate survey, 2 out of every 5 (42%) Americans believe you need excellent credit t

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  • Expert Forecasts Point to Affordability Improving in 2026

    Expert Forecasts Point to Affordability Improving in 2026,kcm crew

    Wondering what to expect from the housing market in 2026? You’re not the only one. For the past few years, affordability has been the biggest barrier standing between most people and their next move. And a lot of buyers and sellers have been holding their breath waiting for things to get better. The

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  • Thinking about Selling Your House As-Is? Read This First.

    Thinking about Selling Your House As-Is? Read This First.,kcm crew

    If you’re thinking about selling your house this year, you may be torn between two options: Do you sell it as-is and make it easier on yourself? No repairs. No effort. Or do you fix it up a bit first – so it shows well and sells for as much as possible? In 2026, that decision matters more than it us

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  • Why Pre-Approval Should Be Your First Step – Not an Afterthought

    Why Pre-Approval Should Be Your First Step – Not an Afterthought,kcm crew

    Finding the right home feels exciting – but being pre-approved for your loan is what makes it possible. Whether you’re planning to buy soon or still just thinking about it, getting pre-approved is one of the best moves you can make. Here’s why. 1. What Is Pre-Approval, Really? Pre-approval is much m

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  • Why Pre-Approval Should Be Your First Step – Not an Afterthought

    Why Pre-Approval Should Be Your First Step – Not an Afterthought,kcm crew

    Finding the right home feels exciting – but being pre-approved for your loan is what makes it possible. Whether you’re planning to buy soon or still just thinking about it, getting pre-approved is one of the best moves you can make. Here’s why. 1. What Is Pre-Approval, Really? Pre-approval is much m

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  • More Buyers Are Planning To Move in 2026. Here’s How To Get Ready.

    More Buyers Are Planning To Move in 2026. Here’s How To Get Ready.,kcm crew

    Momentum is quietly building in the housing market. New data from NerdWallet shows more Americans are starting to think about buying a home again. Last year, 15% of respondents said they planned to buy a home in the next 12 months. This year, that number rose to 17%. That 2% increase might not sound

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  • Not Sure If You’re Ready To Buy a Home? Ask Yourself These 5 Questions.

    Not Sure If You’re Ready To Buy a Home? Ask Yourself These 5 Questions.,kcm crew

    If you’re trying to decide if you’re ready to become a homeowner in the next twelve months, there’s probably a lot on your mind. You’re thinking about your finances, today’s mortgage rates, home prices, the current state of the economy, and more. And, you’re juggling how all of those things will imp

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  • 🎉 Happy New Year! 🎉

    🎉 Happy New Year! 🎉,anastasiakaufman-chime-me

    As we welcome 2026, I want to take a moment to thank you for your trust, support, and friendship throughout the past year. Working with so many wonderful clients and families is truly the heart of what I do, and I’m grateful for every opportunity to serve you. Wishing you and your loved ones a year

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  • 🎉 Happy New Year! 🎉

    🎉 Happy New Year! 🎉,anastasiakaufman-chime-me

    Cheers to a bright, successful, and happy New Year!Warmest wishes,Anastasia Kaufman, Realtor®

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  • 200 Narragansett Pending

    200 Narragansett Pending,anastasiakaufman-chime-me

    Congratulations to my sellers! 🥂 This stunning waterfront opportunity overlooking Narragansett Bay is officially PENDING! 🌊✨ It has been a pleasure representing this beautiful property at 200 Narragansett Ave. in Riverside. Showing off those sparkling bay views and that gorgeous modern kitchen was

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  • Pricing for the “New Normal

    Pricing for the “New Normal,anastasiakaufman-chime-me

    In today’s shifting market, overpricing is the fastest way to lose momentum. Data from Q3-2025 shows that Days on Market are climbing—up nearly 40% on the Cape and over 15% in Middlesex and Norfolk counties. Buyers are becoming more discerning and less prone to “panic bidding”. The Strategy: Instead

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  • Reasons To Be Optimistic About the 2026 Housing Market

    Reasons To Be Optimistic About the 2026 Housing Market,kcm crew

    If a move is on your radar for 2026, there’s a lot more working in your favor than there has been in a while. After a stretch where many people felt stuck, 2026 is shaping up to be a year with more balance, more options, and more clarity for people who want to make a move. Not because the market is

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  • Turning a House Into a Home: The Benefits You Can Actually Feel

    Turning a House Into a Home: The Benefits You Can Actually Feel,kcm crew

    There’s a lot of conversation about home prices, mortgage rates, and affordability right now – and those things are important. But if you’re thinking about buying a home, it’s worth remembering something the headlines rarely talk about: people don’t buy homes just for financial reasons. They buy the

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  • Your House Didn’t Sell. What Now?

    Your House Didn’t Sell. What Now?,kcm crew

    When your house doesn’t sell, it does more than disrupt your plans, it hits close to home. You prepared for the next chapter. You told people you were moving. You pictured where you’d go next. And then nothing happened. It’s normal to feel frustrated, confused, or even a little embarrassed. But here

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  • Headlines Have You Worried about Your Home’s Value? Read This.

    Headlines Have You Worried about Your Home’s Value? Read This.,kcm crew

    Hearing talk about home prices falling? That may leave you worried about whether your house is losing value. But here’s what you need to know. While some local markets have seen small price dips this year, home prices are not falling nationally. So, don’t let the headlines scare you. The vast majori

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  • Is January the Best Time To Buy a Home?

    Is January the Best Time To Buy a Home?,kcm crew

    You may not want to put your homebuying plans into hibernation mode this winter. While a lot of people assume spring is the ideal time to buy a house, new data shows January may actually be the best time of year for budget-conscious buyers.  Kind of surprising, right? Here’s why January deserves a s

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  • Mortgage rates move higher after the Fed rate cut, causing loan demand to drop

    Mortgage rates move higher after the Fed rate cut, causing loan demand to drop,anastasiakaufman-chime-me

    Published Wed, Dec 17 20257:00 AM ESTUpdated 5 Hours Ago By: Diana Olick An aerial view of homes in a neighborhood on Aug.27, 2025 in San Francisco, California. Justin Sullivan | Getty Images The Federal Reserve cut its benchmark interest rate last week, and just as happened the last two times, mort

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