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What’s Really Driving Price Appreciation in MA & RI (2025)

What’s Really Driving Price Appreciation in MA & RI (2025)
Ryan Cook Published on: 29/09/2025

County and town data reveal why RI outpaces MA—supply, taxes, housing stock, schools, and starts all shape appreciation in 2025.

Why the T Takes That Weird Bend at Harvard (Yep, Politics)

Why the T Takes That Weird Bend at Harvard (Yep, Politics)

Why the T Takes That Weird Bend at Harvard (Yep, Politics)Ryan Cook
Published on: 10/23/2025

Harvard refused to let the Red Line tunnel under its Yard — so the T curved around. Here’s the story. Photo Credit: Cambridge Historical Commission / MBTA Press Kit

Local Guides & Neighborhoods
South Shore Farmer Brew Fest & Holiday Markets to Kick Off the Season

South Shore Farmer Brew Fest & Holiday Markets to Kick Off the Season

South Shore Farmer Brew Fest & Holiday Markets to Kick Off the SeasonRyan Cook
Published on: 10/23/2025

Bridgewater’s Farmer Brew Fest and local holiday markets in Boston & Providence mark the start of the season.

Local Guides & Neighborhoods
Five Fixes Before First Frost (And What Happens If You Skip Them)

Five Fixes Before First Frost (And What Happens If You Skip Them)

Five Fixes Before First Frost (And What Happens If You Skip Them)Ryan Cook
Published on: 10/23/2025

Prevent frozen pipes and energy loss with five fast fall projects. Simple home maintenance for Massachusetts and Rhode Island homeowners. Photo Credit: This Old House / Unsplash (Annie Spratt, Sidekix Media)

Home Improvement & Inspections
Fed Pivot Watch: Are Rate Cuts Already Priced In?

Fed Pivot Watch: Are Rate Cuts Already Priced In?

Fed Pivot Watch: Are Rate Cuts Already Priced In?Ryan Cook
Published on: 10/23/2025

Mortgage rates eased after the Fed’s September cut — but buyer activity shows mixed signals. Here’s what it means for you. Photo Credit: Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis / Mortgage News Daily

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