January 2026 brought a surprising start to the housing market in Rhode Island, with home sales falling to the lowest level in 15 YEARS. According to recent data from RIAR, just 429 single-family homes sold statewide in January — a 7.3% drop compared to 463 a year ago-the lowest January total since 2011.

As I’ve settled into my career in real estate, I’ve started noticing something interesting: the very traits that come with anxiety are the same ones that quietly help me thrive in this job. It’s not a problem, It’s a superpower.

If you're trying to buy or sell a home in Rhode Island or Massachusetts—especially in hot pockets like the South Shore (Weymouth, Hingham) and the East Bay (Barrington, Bristol, Warren)—you’ve probably noticed: the real estate market is frustrating right now. Not quite the frenzied seller's market of 2021, but definitely not a smooth ride for buyers either.

Whether you're a first-time homebuyer, a downsizer eyeing the coast, or someone thinking about selling while equity is high, here's a real look at what buyers and sellers are up against this spring.

Your home is more than just a place to live—it’s where you create memories, build routines, and find comfort at the end of the day. But as life changes, so do our needs, and sometimes the question arises: Should I stay or should I go?

If you’ve been debating whether to renovate and stay put or put that “For Sale” sign in the yard, here are some key factors to consider.

If you’re a Rhode Islander you know…Dunkins are a dime a dozen here—drive a mile in any direction, and you’ll pass one. I’m serious. I live in the smallest town in the smallest county in the smallest state and I have three locations within six minutes, that’s how dunk-addicted we are. So why does a small iced coffee with oat milk and sugar taste completely different depending on the location?

It’s the same with Realtors. We all follow a national code of ethics and the same set of laws, but working with one agent can feel totally different from working with another.