Blog - Raymond "Ray" Stockwell

Home Buyers, Home Sellers, Home Selling Advice

Why October Is a Great Time to Revisit Your Real Estate Goals

🏡 Why October Is a Great Time to Revisit Your Real Estate Goals As the leaves begin to change and the year winds down, October offers a natural pause—a moment to reflect, reset, and refocus. For many, it’s a season of transition, and in real estate, that makes it an ideal time to revisit your […]
Home Buyers, Home Buying Tips, Home Sellers, Home Selling Advice

Pumpkin Spice and Open Houses: How to Make the Most of Fall Home Shopping

Pumpkin Spice and Open Houses: How to Make the Most of Fall Home Shopping As a real estate agent, fall is one of my favorite seasons for house hunting. There’s something special about the crisp air and changing leaves that makes imagining your life in a new home feel even more exciting. If you’re […]
Baking, Dessert, Recipes

Apple Crisp Recipe

🍏 Apple Crisp Recipe Serves: 6–8 Prep Time: 15 minutes Bake Time: 40–45 minutes Ingredients For the filling: 6 medium apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp work well), peeled and sliced 2 tablespoons granulated sugar 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg For the crisp topping: ¾ cup old-fashioned rolled oats […]
Mortgage News

Navigating the Market: What September’s Interest Rate Shift Means for Buyers and Sellers

🏡 Navigating the Market: What September’s Interest Rate Shift Means for Buyers and Sellers By Ray Stockwell, Real Estate Agent | Lexington, MA After more than a decade in real estate, I’ve seen my fair share of market cycles, but September 2025 is shaping up to be one of the more nuanced moments in recent […]