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Kathleen Militello

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2025’s Big Rate Dip to 6.15%: What North Shore Homebuyers and Sellers Can Expect in Early 2026

Buyer & Seller Tips| Keys to Your First Home| Move-Up Buyers| AI Certified Agent™ Insights
January 04, 2026
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Kathleen Militello

Kathleen Militello has been helping clients since 2007, serving first-time homeowners, downsizers, and move-up buyers across the North Shore of Boston and Essex County, Massachusetts, including Ipswich, Beverly, Gloucester, Rockport, Essex, Manchester-by-the-Sea, Salisbury, Salem, and Lynn. Her clients value personalized guidance, advanced AI-powered tools, and deep local expertise to make confident real estate decisions when buying or selling along the Massachusetts coast.

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