The Compression Effect: Where Buyers Are Still Competing Despite Higher Rates
Ryan Cook Published on: 05/01/2026Buyer demand hasn’t disappeared — it’s compressed. Learn where homes still sell fast and how agents can explain risk with clarity.
Ryan Cook Published on: 05/01/2026
Boston’s Oldest Wooden Home Reopens — and It’s Still Standing for a Reason
Ryan Cook Published on: 01/09/2026
Boston’s oldest surviving wooden home has reopened — a lesson in durability, adaptability, and housing longevity.
Local Guides & Neighborhoods
Why January Is the Best Month to Try New Restaurants — Here Are a Few Worth Your Time
Ryan Cook Published on: 01/09/2026
January offers calmer rooms, better service, and great new restaurants. Here’s why it’s the best month to dine out in Boston and Providence.
Local Guides & Neighborhoods
Induction Cooking: The Kitchen Upgrade Buyers Don’t Expect to Love
Ryan Cook Published on: 01/09/2026
What induction cooking really is, how to switch without surprises, and why buyers respond to it more than expected.
Home Improvement & Inspections
Mortgage Rate Volatility vs. Direction: Why Predicting Rates Has Become Useless
Ryan Cook Published on: 01/09/2026
Mortgage rates aren’t just high — they’re volatile. A data-driven look at why predicting direction no longer works and what buyers should focus on instead.
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