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How Mortgage Rate Volatility Is Shaping Buyer & Seller Behavior

How Mortgage Rate Volatility Is Shaping Buyer & Seller BehaviorRyan Cook Published on: 20/08/2025

Mortgage rate volatility is reshaping buyer and seller behavior in MA & RI. Learn how shifts near 6.5–7% change affordability, urgency, and strategy—and what 10-year yields and inflation mean next.

Choosing Price over Patience: Why Price Reductions Are Surging—and What Agents Should Do

Choosing Price over Patience: Why Price Reductions Are Surging—and What Agents Should Do

Choosing Price over Patience: Why Price Reductions Are Surging—and What Agents Should DoRyan Cook
Published on: 09/05/2025

Home price reductions are rising nationwide—and Massachusetts is no exception. With 30–40% of listings cutting prices, sellers must rethink strategy and agents must lead with data-driven guidance.

Market UpdatesBuying a HomeSelling a Home
Square-Foot Value and Selling Speed: A Tale of Two States

Square-Foot Value and Selling Speed: A Tale of Two States

Square-Foot Value and Selling Speed: A Tale of Two States
Ryan Cook
Published on: 09/04/2025

Discover how square-foot costs and selling speeds vary between Massachusetts and Rhode Island. A closer look at market trends reveals unique opportunities for buyers and sellers.

Market UpdatesBuying a HomeSelling a Home
Zoning Reform vs. Rent Control: What’s the Real Fix for Housing Affordability?

Zoning Reform vs. Rent Control: What’s the Real Fix for Housing Affordability?

Zoning Reform vs. Rent Control: What’s the Real Fix for Housing Affordability?Ryan Cook
Published on: 09/04/2025

Massachusetts faces a housing policy crossroads: zoning reform promises more housing options and affordability, while rent control offers short-term relief but poses long-term risks like reduced supply and rising rents.

Market UpdatesBuying a HomeSelling a Home
How Mortgage Rate Volatility Is Shaping Buyer & Seller Behavior

How Mortgage Rate Volatility Is Shaping Buyer & Seller Behavior

How Mortgage Rate Volatility Is Shaping Buyer & Seller BehaviorRyan Cook
Published on: 08/20/2025

Mortgage rate volatility is reshaping buyer and seller behavior in MA & RI. Learn how shifts near 6.5–7% change affordability, urgency, and strategy—and what 10-year yields and inflation mean next.

Market UpdatesFinancing & Credit