Living in South Dartmouth & Padanaram Village
Most people have never heard of Padanaram Village, and honestly, that's part of what makes it so special. Why we kept coming back to South Dartmouth I was born and raised in Dartmouth, and surprisingly, my husband John was too. We met in first grade at Cushman School and spent our entire childhoods
Where to Look for Homes in Dartmouth, MA
If you have started looking for a home in Dartmouth, you have probably already opened three or four real estate sites and noticed something. A lot of the same houses keep showing up. That is not a coincidence, and once you understand why, it changes how you decide where to actually spend your time.
Padanaram Harbor Just Reminded Us Why It Keeps Winning
A full double rainbow set down over Padanaram Harbor last night. It came in right after a passing shower, the kind we get a lot of in late May, and it arced clean across the water from the marina side all the way over toward the bridge. Both bands showed. If you have spent any real time in Padanara
Padanaram Harbor Is Up for Best in the U.S...... Again!
US Harbors runs its annual "Best Harbor in the U.S." contest every spring, and for 2026 the voting is live. Ballots close June 12. Padanaram Harbor in South Dartmouth, Massachusetts is once again in the conversation, which comes as no surprise to anyone who spends time on Buzzards Bay. The harbor ha
Padanaram Village & South Dartmouth Real Estate: A Local's Guide
When someone says Padanaram, the picture that comes to mind is a summer afternoon walking down Bridge Street toward the harbor, the sun reflecting off the water, the steady ka-lunk, ka-lunk of cars crossing the swing bridge, kids on bikes weaving down the sidewalk, the shops on Elm Street busy with
Padanaram Village Kidz Zone Returns for the 2026 Sidewalk Sale
There’s a stretch of Elm Street in Padanaram Village that, for one Saturday every summer, feels like the center of the universe for this little coastal village. A few things you should know about the Padanaram Summer Sidewalk Sale: It always takes place on the last Saturday in July. Roughly 50 vendo
2026 Housing Forecast for The South Coast of MA & RI: What Buyers and Homeowners Should Expect
The 2026 housing market is already taking shape, and buyers and homeowners on the South Coast are asking one big question: Will it finally get easier to make a move? The latest national forecasts from the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR), Realtor.com, and Zillow point to a slow but meaningful
Ghost Stories of the South Coast - Part 1
October is the perfect time to revisit the stories that give the South Coast its mix of shiver and charm. All month long, we’ll be sharing some of the region’s most memorable ghost tales, the kind that remind us how deeply history still lingers here. This time, we’re starting in Fall River. The Li
October Festivals: From Salem Magic to South Coast Traditions
Looking for a reason to lean into fall? October on the South Coast is packed with festivals that mix family fun, local tradition, and a touch of Halloween magic. From enchanted farms to art-filled town greens, here’s what’s waiting just around the corner. Enchanted Farm Festival: From Salem to Sou