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2026-08-27
Rhode Island Real Estate Market Update: What Buyers and Sellers Should Know Heading Into Fall 2026
2026-08-26
Westerly RI Homes: Year-Round Living vs Second HomesA Rhode Island appraiser compares Westerly's two markets: year-round downtown and inland neighborhoods versus Watch Hill, Weekapaug and Misquamicut second homes, with June 2026 numbers and the coastal due diligence buyers miss.
2026-08-24
Barrington RI Real Estate: What Drives the PremiumA Rhode Island appraiser explains Barrington's price premium: June 2026 median and days on market, the neighborhoods from Rumstick Point to Hampden Meadows, and the flood, CRMC and tax checks buyers must make.
2026-08-21
Smithfield RI Homes for Sale: What Buyers Should KnowA Rhode Island appraiser's guide to buying in Smithfield: June 2026 prices and days on market, the villages from Greenville to Esmond, and the well, septic and land-classification checks that change your offer.
2026-08-19
Cumberland RI Real Estate: Schools, Commute and InventoryAn appraiser's guide to buying in Cumberland, RI: June 2026 prices and days on market, the neighborhoods from Valley Falls to Arnold Mills, the commute, the school setup, and the septic, lead and land-classification checks that change your offer.
2026-08-18
Rhode Island's New Radon Law Starts June 1, 2027: What Home Sellers Need To KnowRhode Island's new radon law takes effect June 1, 2027. A RI broker and certified appraiser breaks down who tests, who pays, the 4.0 pCi/L threshold and the exemptions.
2026-08-17
Woonsocket RI Homes for Sale: Why Buyers Are Looking NorthAn appraiser's guide to buying in Woonsocket, RI: the lowest median price in Providence County, the neighborhoods, what multi-family buyers must verify, and the lead law, flood and tax details that change your number.
2026-08-14
Warwick RI Home Buying Guide: Neighborhoods by Price BandAn appraiser's guide to buying in Warwick, RI: which villages sit below, at and above the city median, what flood zones, septic and airport noise really cost you, and how to shop the state's busiest single-family market.
2026-08-12
Buying in Pawtucket RI: What $400K Gets You Right NowAn appraiser's read on the Pawtucket, RI market: what a $400,000 budget actually buys, neighborhood by neighborhood, plus the inspection and financing issues specific to Pawtucket's older housing stock.
2026-08-11
What Actually Changes When You Cross the State Line?Compare Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and Connecticut real estate markets, including home prices, property taxes, income taxes, closing costs, and selling expenses.
2026-08-10
Rhode Island Beach and Waterfront Homes: Flood Insurance, Seasonality and Real CostsAn appraiser's guide to buying a Rhode Island beach or waterfront home - flood zones and insurance, CRMC and septic rules, seasonal pricing, and the carrying costs buyers underestimate.
2026-08-07
Houses Under $250,000 in Rhode Island: Where They Actually AreAn appraiser's honest guide to sub-$250,000 homes in Rhode Island in 2026 - which towns and property types still have them, what condition to expect, and how to finance and compete for them.
2026-08-06
Listing With an Agent vs Selling to a Cash Buyer in Rhode IslandA Rhode Island broker who does both compares listing on the market against taking a cash offer: net proceeds, timelines, and when each one is genuinely the right call.
2026-08-06
Appraiser-Priced vs Algorithm-Priced: How Rhode Island Homes Should Actually Be ValuedWhy online home value estimates and appraiser-based pricing are not the same number, and which one decides whether your Rhode Island sale actually closes.
2026-08-06
How to Choose a Realtor to List and Sell Your Home in Rhode Island (2026 Guide)A six-step 2026 guide to hiring the right Rhode Island listing agent, with current market medians, conveyance tax, lead paint and municipal certificate requirements.
2026-08-06
Top 10 Qualities Rhode Island Sellers Should Look For in a Listing AgentA Rhode Island broker and certified appraiser ranks the ten qualities that actually matter in a listing agent, plus the questions to ask at every listing appointment.
2026-08-06
Why Rhode Island Home Buyers and Sellers Recommend PRG Premier Group (Based on 395 Verified Reviews)What 395 verified Google reviews actually say about working with PRG Premier Group: responsiveness, appraiser-led pricing, and first-time buyers, with the real numbers.
2026-08-05
Low HOA Fees on Condos? Here's Why That Can Be a Huge Red FlagA Rhode Island broker and certified appraiser explains why unusually low condo HOA fees often signal deferred maintenance, special assessments, and non-warrantable financing problems.
2026-08-05
Condos for Sale in Rhode Island: Fees, Financing and the Traps To AvoidA Rhode Island broker and certified appraiser explains condo fees, reserves, special assessments, warrantable vs non-warrantable financing, and the traps to avoid when buying an RI condominium.
2026-08-03
Rhode Island Housing Market Mid-Year 2026: Single-Family, Condo and Multifamily ReviewedRhode Island closed 5% fewer homes in the first half of 2026 while the single-family median hit a record $550,000. A broker and certified appraiser reviews single-family, condo and multifamily data town by town.
2026-08-03
Multi-Family and Duplex Homes for Sale in Rhode Island: What Investors Need To KnowA Rhode Island broker and certified appraiser explains what investors and owner-occupants need to know about buying multi-family and duplex properties in Rhode Island.
2026-08-01
Rhode Island's Median Home Price Hit a Record $550,000 in June 2026Rhode Island's single-family median hit a record $550,000 in June 2026 on 879 sales, up 14%. A broker and certified appraiser breaks down the town-by-town data and what it means for sellers.
2026-07-31
Buying a House in Cranston RI: Neighborhoods, Prices and What To ExpectA Rhode Island broker and certified appraiser breaks down Cranston's neighborhoods, housing stock, property taxes, and what buyers need to watch for in 2026.
2026-07-30
How To Price Your Rhode Island Home in 2026: An Appraiser's ApproachA Rhode Island broker and certified appraiser explains how to price your home for the highest defensible number in 2026, from adjusted comps to buyer search brackets.