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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 Radon Testing Becomes Mandatory June 1, 2027: A Buyer and Seller GuideFrom June 1, 2027 Rhode Island residential purchase and sale agreements require a professional radon test. What buyers and sellers should ask, budget for and document.
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.
2026-08-10
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
Cash Offer or List It? A Rhode Island Seller's Net-Proceeds ComparisonListing maximizes price, a cash sale maximizes certainty. Side-by-side comparison, when each wins, and how to compare nets honestly.
2026-08-06
Why the Website's Home Value and Your Agent's Price Never MatchHow automated valuation models and appraisal reasoning actually differ, why algorithms drift in low-volume RI towns, and what overpricing costs.
2026-08-06
Choosing a Rhode Island Realtor: An Eight-Week TimelineA week-by-week schedule for picking a RI listing agent, with June 2026 market data, seller obligations, and the five costliest mistakes.
2026-08-06
Listing Agent Scorecard: 10 Things to Test Before You Sign in Rhode IslandTen qualities that matter in a RI listing agent, each with the question that tests for it and the answer that should worry you.
2026-08-06
What 395 Client Reviews Say About PRG Premier GroupWe read all 357 written reviews and counted the themes: responsiveness, appraiser-grade pricing, first-time buyers, and the seller vs buyer split.
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.
2026-07-29
Rhode Island Real Estate Market Update: What's Happening in Today's Housing Market?Stay informed with the latest Rhode Island real estate market update. Explore housing trends, expert insights, and featured listings from Premier Group brokered by eXp Realty.
2026-03-31
PRG Premier Group Ranked #100 Among Top 250 Teams in the U.S. — #97 in Transaction Count at eXp Realty