Seaport Real Estate Group

09/04/2026

Renovating near the water? 🌊 The budget may not be the only number that matters.

Flood-zone requirements can turn a seemingly straightforward renovation into something much more involved.

Understanding the rules before you commit can save you from an expensive surprise.

Know someone considering a shoreline renovation? Send this to them.

Tim Bray

09/03/2026

Just listed: 16 Quaker Lane, Quaker Hill.
1930 Cape Cod. Covered porch. Brick fireplace. Big, private backyard. Minutes to the beaches, Harkness & downtown New London.

Offered at $390,000.

Open this Saturday 9/5, 11–1. Full property packet at the link in bio. Swipe through, then come see it in person.

09/03/2026

Some real estate decisions come with more questions than answers.

When the future of a home is uncertain, having a clear picture of the numbers can make the next step easier to understand.

We built a private tool for Connecticut and Rhode Island homeowners to help you explore the financial side of the decision on your own time.

Explore your options privately at seaportre.com.

Tim Bray

09/02/2026

Hot take: your home doesn’t need to be perfect before you sell it. 🔨

Not every dated finish, cosmetic flaw, or older feature is worth fixing. Sometimes, that money is better left in your pocket.

The key is knowing what buyers will actually care about.

Thinking about selling? Contact Seaport Real Estate before you start renovating.

09/01/2026

Your mortgage payment is only part of the story.

Taxes, insurance, utilities, maintenance, and other expenses can turn an affordable-looking home into a very different monthly number.

Before you make an offer, know what owning the home could actually cost.

Save this as a reminder for your next home search.

Tim Bray

08/31/2026

Ever find the perfect house… in a location you’re trying to convince yourself to love?

You can renovate the kitchen, change the paint, and transform the backyard. But you can’t change where the house sits.

Before making an offer, think beyond the home itself. The commute, neighborhood, noise, lifestyle, and future resale all matter.

Not sure if it’s a compromise or a dealbreaker? Seaport Real Estate can help.

08/28/2026

08/27/2026

For Joe, real estate isn't about chasing the next transaction...

It's about building trust, creating lasting relationships, and becoming the person clients can count on long before they need to buy or sell.

That's the kind of foundation great service is built on.

Joe Herndon Real Estate

08/26/2026

Nobody warns you that visiting a New England town in October is basically a trap… You go for the leaves and you start googling real estate before you leave the parking lot. 🍂

We put together the five CT and RI towns with the best fall foliage and the real estate value to match. Because if you are going to fall in love with a place this October you might as well know what it would cost to stay.

Follow Seaport Real Estate for local guides and honest market insight every week.

08/25/2026

Why Seaport?

For Joe, it was simple.

A team that's always looking ahead. Embracing new ideas, adapting to change, and staying focused on what delivers the best results for clients.

We're excited to have you on the team, Joe! 🎉

Joe Herndon Real Estate