Jade Dillingham, Slocum Home Team + exp Realty

06/26/2026

Rhode Island's new "Taylor Swift Tax" takes effect July 1, 2026. Learn who it affects, how much it could cost, available exemptions, and what buyers and second-home owners should know.

06/19/2026

another successful headshot social ✨📸

06/11/2026

Yesterday’s AI mini mastermind with and the lattes from BOTH blew mind 🤩

05/09/2026

It’s blunt but it’s simple.

You don’t know what you’re doing.
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But you’re not expected to!

It’s akin to me doing my own electrical work to save a buck. I guess I could Youtube and DIY it and hope for the best but the risks are at minimum, shoddy work and wasted time if it’s done wrong.
And at maximum ….⚡️☠️

So, is it worth it?

Let’s weigh the risks for real estate.

At minimum, going it alone is frustrating, confusing, and overwhelming.

At maximum, you could lose a ton of money and be left without a place to live.

So, what do you think….is it worth it?

Let me know in the comments ⬇️

05/05/2026

Yes, you need a down payment but there are several other things you’ll need to pay for before we even get that far.

DEPOSITS
This is the money that will put you “under contract” and it acts contingency plan for the sellers. If a buyer decides to walk away for now reason, the seller keeps that money. Rules vary per state, per loan, per transaction… but whether you’re buying in Massachusetts or Rhode Island, you’ll likely need 3-5% of the sale price within the first 14 days of an accepted offer. This money is ultimately part of your down payment but the checks do get cashed upon receipt and put into an escrow account.

INSPECTIONS
A safe bet is to plan for at least $600 minimum. Additional testing for things like radon and lead can put you at $1,000 easily and you’ll need it within the first 10 days of the accepted offer.

APPRAISAL
This is an inspection that is ordered by the bank to determine the dollar value of the home you’re buying. This can cost anywhere from $400-600.

CLOSING COSTS
These will be paid on the day of closing and includes everything from title insurance, attorney, broker, r and anything prepaid, like homeowners insurance. The total depends on handful of variables but it’s safe to assume an additional 2–5% of the purchase price.

Not sure where to start?
Let’s talk! Comment CALL for a link to book a pressure free strategy session

04/27/2026

Times have changed.
Money has changed.
Aging has changed.

The world is always changing but the lesson remains the same: everything is happens exactly when it’s supposed to.

Some people buy at 27 and others never buy at all but if homeownership IS a goal of yours, don’t you DARE let your age be a deciding factor. Let’s talk.

04/24/2026

Bet you didn’t know all our clients have access to the Slocum moving truck - and I’m not saying it’s a great reason to work with me but I’m not NOT saying that 😉 🚚

, hallelujah

04/20/2026

A 3 bed, 1 bath for $400k is unheard of....
..or is it? 👇🤭

04/18/2026

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The Rhode Island housing market is doing something that doesn’t seem to make sense…In this Q1 2026 market update, we break down exactly what’s happening—and ...