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


Unlock the hidden wealth in your home! Discover how Easton, MA homeowners can turn massive equity gains into their first investment property—before inflation erodes their buying power.

Beach house brain says yes; calculator says… maybe. We decode the new second-home math for RI—rates, insurance, taxes, fees, and rental rules—with simple formulas to see if your getaway still pencils out. We compare this to Massachusetts' changes.