Marlena Stachowiak Realtor

05/27/2026

I'm a big fan of #3 these days. Tell me your fave in the comments. 👇🏽

05/18/2026

05/05/2026

Buying a home in Rhode Island is one of the biggest financial decisions in a person's life. And the behind the scenes work is where deals are made or lost.

That's where I spend most of my time.

Doing diligence on properties before you waste your time touring one with major red flags.

And when it's time to write an offer, I already know what the seller cares about, so we can come in strong without overpaying.

If you want someone who puts in the legwork behind the scenes, I'd love to connect.

05/04/2026

My first write up for the new Local Insider 📰

We are all feeling it here in Rhode Island. Rents are climbing, homes for sale disappear fast, and it seems that no matter what you do the housing market is getting tougher and tougher. You are not imagining it. Realtor.com just labeled Rhode Island the #1 state that affordability got crushed aft...

05/04/2026

My first article with The Local Insider. https://thelocalinsidernews.com/renting-vs-buying-in-rhode-island/

05/01/2026

Sometimes there are silly real estate social trends 🤷‍♀️

04/25/2026

Celebrate yourself today — you deserve it! 🎉
Wishing you a birthday that's as incredible, unique, and special as you are.🎂

03/19/2026

Trying to figure out where to buy in Rhode Island? 🏡
Here’s a quick neighborhood guide:

✔️ Pawtucket – more affordable + rising value
✔️ East Providence – strong location + competitive market
✔️ Lincoln – suburban feel + higher-end homes

If you're planning a move this year, now is the time to start a strategy.

What other cities/towns are you interested in? Comment below!

03/15/2026

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The number of single female homeowners in the U.S. hit a record 20 million last year, even as their overall homeownership rate dipped slightly from 52% to 51%, according to First American Financial Corp. The dip isn't a sign of weakening demand, says deputy chief economist Odeta Kushi. "The rate softened not because fewer women owned homes, but because more women formed independent households."