The September Market Snapshot looks at July 2026 housing activity across Rhode Island and Massachusetts, including both single-family homes and condominiums. Statewide data provides helpful perspective, but market conditions can vary considerably by community, price range and property type. This rep

Real Estate, Honestly. One of the most common questions I hear from homeowners is some version of this: “The house down the street sold for $850,000. Ours is about the same size—so shouldn't ours be worth about the same?” It’s a perfectly reasonable question. And sometimes, the answer is yes. But of

Should You Sell First—or Buy First? Real Estate, Honestly. It’s one of the most common questions homeowners face when they’re thinking about making a move: Do we sell our current home first—or find the next one before we sell? It sounds like a question that should have a straightforward answer. But

Real Estate, Honestly. Thoughtful insights for homeowners in Rhode Island & Southeastern Massachusetts. How Do You Know What Your Home Is Really Worth? Published July 29, 2026 Online estimates can be a useful starting point, but understanding your home's true market value requires looking beyond the

Real Estate, Honestly. Thoughtful insights for homeowners in Rhode Island & Southeastern Massachusetts The Best Time to Start Preparing to Sell Your Home Most people assume the best time to start preparing to sell their home is a few weeks before it goes on the market. In my experience, that's rarel

Real Estate, Honestly. Thoughtful insights for homeowners in Rhode Island & Southeastern Massachusetts. Which Home Improvements Are Actually Worth Making Before You Sell? Published June 30, 2026 Before investing thousands in updates, learn which improvements today's buyers are most likely to notice—

The Best Real Estate Decisions Rarely Feel Urgent One of the biggest misconceptions in real estate is that every decision needs to happen quickly. The truth? The best decisions are rarely rushed. Whether someone is considering selling a long-time family home, downsizing into a more manageable lifest

The strongest first impressions are usually supported by thoughtful decisions behind the scenes. There is often an assumption that the homes receiving the strongest attention simply “have it.” The right location. The right finishes. The right timing. And while those things certainly matter, what man

Every home has a story — and every successful sale is built on thoughtful preparation, strategy, and trust throughout the process. 285 Winslow Way has officially sold, and I’m grateful for the opportunity to guide this transaction from listing to closing with care, communication, and attention to de

Why Clarity Matters More Than Perfect Timing in Real Estate In real estate, people often feel pressure to get the timing exactly right. The perfect week to list.The perfect season to buy.The perfect interest rate.The perfect moment to make a move. But after years in this business, I’ve found that cl

Before a home ever hits the market,there’s a layer of work that isn’t always visible. It doesn’t always involve major changes.In fact, most of the time, it doesn’t. Instead, it’s a series of small, intentional refinements—the kind that quietly shape how a home is experienced. Where attention goes fi

By Patti Hunt, Realtor® In today’s real estate market, pricing tends to receive the most attention. It’s often the first question sellers ask—and understandably so. But while pricing is important, it is only one part of a much broader strategy. What truly influences the outcome of a sale is how a ho

  Before You List Your Home This Spring There’s a natural shift that happens this time of year. More homes begin to come to market. Conversations pick up. And for many homeowners, the idea of selling starts to feel more immediate. Spring is often considered the “right” time to list — and in many cas

What Makes a Home Feel Truly Special? Some homes simply feel different the moment you walk through the door. It’s not always easy to explain why. Sometimes it’s the way natural light fills the space, the architectural details that quietly draw your eye from room to room, or the sense that the home w

Real Estate, Honestly Most people think of the sale as starting the day a home hits the market. In reality, it begins well before that. The strongest outcomes are often created in the quiet work that happens beforehand. Preparation isn’t about doing everything. It’s about understanding what matters—

What Buyers Decide in the First 60 Seconds Real Estate, Honestly Buyers decide more than they realize, very quickly. Not everything.But enough. Within the first minute of a showing, most buyers have a sense of whether a home feels promising, uncertain, or unlikely — even if they couldn’t explain why

There’s a common belief in real estate that pricing is the most important decision a seller makes. It’s not. Pricing is one decision — but positioning is the strategy that determines whether a home commands attention, urgency, and leverage… or quietly competes with everything else on the market. I’v

Things to do this week in Newport RI, Bristol RI, Jamestown RI, Middletown RI, and nearby Southeastern Massachusetts towns. Sharing a few timely local happenings, a couple of simple ideas to explore, and one local favorite that’s always worth revisiting across Newport, Bristol, Jamestown, Middletown

2025 Year-End Real Estate Market Recap for Rhode Island & Massachusetts — Plus What to Expect in 2026 As we close out 2025, the Rhode Island and Massachusetts housing markets remained surprisingly resilient. Even with higher mortgage rates and affordability challenges, prices held firm, inventory st

Why Gratitude Matters in Real Estate Delivering a Luxury Real Estate Experience at Every Price Point In real estate, gratitude is more than a feeling — it’s a way of doing business.Every conversation, showing, and closing represents a major milestone in someone’s life, and I never take that responsi