General Real Estate News The Housing Market Is Turning a Corner Going into 2026 After several years of high mortgage rates and hesitation from buyers, momentum is quietly building beneath the surface of the housing market. Sellers are reappearing. Buyers are re-engaging. And for the first time in what feels like forever, there’s movement happening again. No, it’s not a surge. But it is a shift – and it’s one that […]
General Real Estate News What a Government Shutdown Really Means for the Housing Market There’s been a lot of talk lately about how a government shutdown impacts the housing market. You might be wondering: Is it causing everything to grind to a halt? The short answer is no, according to Tony Verdi, broker associate at Coldwell Banker Realty in East Greenwich, Rhode Island. “The housing market doesn’t stop. It keeps moving. […]
Sellers Why Your Home Equity Still Puts You Way Ahead If you’ve seen headlines about home prices dropping, it’s easy to wonder what that means for the value of your home too. Here’s what you really need to know. Even with small price declines in some markets, data shows you’re likely still way ahead. And that’s thanks to your home equity. The Relationship Between Home Prices and Equity Home […]
Buyers Why You Don’t Need To Be Afraid of Today’s Mortgage Rates Mortgage rates have been the monster under the bed for a while. Every time they tick up, people flinch and say, “Maybe I’ll wait.” But here’s the twist. Waiting for that perfect 5-point-something rate could end up haunting your wallet later. The Magic Number According to the National Association of Realtors (NAR): “. . . a 30-year fixed rate mortgage […]
Sellers Why Some Homes Sell Quickly – and Others Don’t Sell at All A few years ago, inventory hit a record low. Just about anything sold – and fast. But now, there are far more homes on the market. Listings are up almost 20% from this time last year. And in some areas, supply is even back to levels we last saw in 2017–2019. For sellers, that means one […]
Sellers Planning To Sell in Rhode Island in 2026? Start the Prep Now You’ve got big plans for 2026. But what you do this year could be the difference between a smooth sale and a stressful one. If you live In Rhode Island and you’re thinking of selling next spring (the busiest season in real estate), the smartest move you can make is to start prepping now. As Realtor.com says: “If […]
Recipes & Restaurant Reviews Restaurant Review: Circe Prime in Cranston Circe Prime Italian Steakhouse in Cranston: A Fresh, Elevated Take on a Local Favorite If you haven’t been to Circe Prime in Cranston yet, it’s time to make a reservation. Formerly Chapel Grille, this beloved Rhode Island spot has undergone a stunning transformation. The atmosphere is brighter and more refined, with white-painted walls and molding […]
Buyers One Year In: The Buyer Agency Shift, Clear Cooperation, and What It Means for the Market It’s been almost a year since the National Association of REALTORS® settlement reshaped the way agents represent buyers. New rules that once caused confusion and speculation have begun to settle into the daily fabric of real estate transactions, and as with any significant change, clarity is starting to emerge. At its core, the new rule […]
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