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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.

Boston’s Oldest Wooden Home Reopens — and It’s Still Standing for a Reason

Boston’s Oldest Wooden Home Reopens — and It’s Still Standing for a Reason

Boston’s Oldest Wooden Home Reopens — and It’s Still Standing for a ReasonRyan 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

Why January Is the Best Month to Try New Restaurants — Here Are a Few Worth Your Time

Why January Is the Best Month to Try New Restaurants — Here Are a Few Worth Your TimeRyan 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
The $6 Painting That Turned Into $40,000 in Providence

The $6 Painting That Turned Into $40,000 in Providence

The $6 Painting That Turned Into $40,000 in ProvidenceRyan Cook
Published on: 12/11/2025

A Rhode Island thrift shopper bought a $6 painting that turned out to be worth more than $40,000. Here’s the story behind the discovery.

Local Guides & Neighborhoods
Night Lights at New England Botanic Garden: A Winter Walk Worth Taking

Night Lights at New England Botanic Garden: A Winter Walk Worth Taking

Night Lights at New England Botanic Garden: A Winter Walk Worth TakingRyan Cook
Published on: 12/11/2025

Night Lights returns to the New England Botanic Garden with illuminated trails, glowing meadows, and winter magic. A must-see holiday outing.

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