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The Compression Effect: Where Buyers Are Still Competing Despite Higher Rates

The Compression Effect: Where Buyers Are Still Competing Despite Higher RatesRyan Cook Published on: 05/01/2026

Buyer demand hasn’t disappeared — it’s compressed. Learn where homes still sell fast and how agents can explain risk with clarity.

World’s Oldest Message in a Bottle Discovered on Australian Beach

World’s Oldest Message in a Bottle Discovered on Australian Beach

World’s Oldest Message in a Bottle Discovered on Australian BeachRyan Cook
Published on: 02/06/2026

In 2018, a couple found a message in a bottle sent in 1886—now the oldest ever discovered. Here’s the story, the science, and the call for your own “found treasures.

Local Guides & Neighborhoods
Newport Winter Festival: New England’s Biggest Winter Party

Newport Winter Festival: New England’s Biggest Winter Party

Newport Winter Festival: New England’s Biggest Winter PartyRyan Cook
Published on: 02/06/2026

From live music and ice sculpting to beach polo and hot chocolate crawls, here’s why Newport’s Winter Festival is the can’t-miss event of the season.

Local Guides & Neighborhoods
Did You Know? Home Insurance Gaps Most Owners Miss

Did You Know? Home Insurance Gaps Most Owners Miss

Did You Know? Home Insurance Gaps Most Owners MissRyan Cook
Published on: 02/06/2026

Most homeowners are exposed to hidden insurance risks—floods, sewer backup, valuables, and more. Here’s how to find and fix the gaps before disaster strikes.

Home Improvement & Inspections
ROE vs. ROI: The Metric Most Investors Ignore

ROE vs. ROI: The Metric Most Investors Ignore

ROE vs. ROI: The Metric Most Investors IgnoreRyan Cook
Published on: 02/06/2026

Why most property owners and would-be investors are using the wrong metrics—and how focusing on Return on Equity (ROE) can expose hidden wealth leakage, boost returns, and change your financial future.

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