<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Patty Bain Realtor]]></title><description><![CDATA[Patty Bain Realtor]]></description><link>https://www.pattybain.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2026 23:27:14 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.pattybain.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[What to Know Before Purchasing a Historic Home]]></title><description><![CDATA[There's something undeniably appealing about a historic home. Original hardwood floors, intricate woodwork, distinctive architecture, and details you rarely see in newer construction can give these properties a character all their own. Throughout New England, historic homes are an important part of many communities, offering buyers the opportunity to own a property with a unique story. But purchasing an older or historically designated home can come with considerations that aren't always part...]]></description><link>https://www.pattybain.com/post/what-to-know-before-purchasing-a-historic-home</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6ae379e4ee13539de8dcc6e5</guid><pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2026 16:53:57 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e5f264_952d396131cc4a01ad154925afc19394~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_756,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Patricia Xavier Bain</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to Recognize a Home With Long-Term Potential]]></title><description><![CDATA[When you're searching for a home, it's easy to focus on what catches your attention right away. A beautifully updated kitchen, fresh paint, or a spacious backyard can make a property feel like the perfect fit. But some of the qualities that make a home a smart purchase aren't always the most obvious during a showing. Whether you're buying your first home or planning your next move, it's worth considering more than how a property looks today. A home with long-term potential offers a...]]></description><link>https://www.pattybain.com/post/how-to-recognize-a-home-with-long-term-potential</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6ae3795a0f4ce9ea490c1ec1</guid><pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2026 16:52:04 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e5f264_9bebbdfb16544263bb0f2a3c42e1f969~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_742,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Patricia Xavier Bain</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>