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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.

 Urban Animal Farming: The Rise of City Apartment Livestock

Urban Animal Farming: The Rise of City Apartment Livestock

 Urban Animal Farming: The Rise of City Apartment LivestockRyan Cook
Published on: 02/13/2026

From rabbits to goats, why some city residents are turning their apartments into mini-farms—and what it means for urban living.

Local Guides & Neighborhoods
 Winter Fitness: 3 Great Outdoor Trails for February Hikes

Winter Fitness: 3 Great Outdoor Trails for February Hikes

 Winter Fitness: 3 Great Outdoor Trails for February HikesRyan Cook
Published on: 02/13/2026

Three local trails to get you moving this February—Borderland, Foxboro State Forest, and Mansfield’s Great Woods.

Local Guides & Neighborhoods
 Winter Maintenance: 3 Things to Check Before the Next Storm Hits

Winter Maintenance: 3 Things to Check Before the Next Storm Hits

 Winter Maintenance: 3 Things to Check Before the Next Storm HitsRyan Cook
Published on: 02/13/2026

Gutters, furnaces, and sump pumps—here’s what to check before the next nor’easter hits.

Home Improvement & Inspections
 Interest Rate Impact: Did Last Week’s Fed Statement Change Buyer Behavior?

Interest Rate Impact: Did Last Week’s Fed Statement Change Buyer Behavior?

 Interest Rate Impact: Did Last Week’s Fed Statement Change Buyer Behavior?Ryan Cook
Published on: 02/13/2026

The Fed held rates steady, but did it actually move the market? Real-world insight on rates, buyer urgency, and seller strategy for Massachusetts and Rhode Island.

Market UpdatesBuying a HomeSelling a Home

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