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