NEWS & EVENTS
Rules about Rentals and Section 8 Vouchers
April 1, 2021 — Is it legal for a landlord to refuse to rent to a rental applicant because he or she has a Section 8 voucher? At this point, …
Leaders Wanted: Candidates for the State-Wide MLS Board of Directors
More than ever before, real estate offers new opportunities and challenges every day. State-Wide Multiple Listing Service is seeking leaders who acknowledge these challenges and embrace these opportunities to help …
Coming Soon and Deferred Showing Listings FAQS
Deferred Showings: Q. Is an additional MLS form needed when reporting a new listing in Matrix? A. YES …. IF you are delaying showings for more than 48 hours, but …
A Word of Caution About Buyer “Love Letters”
In times of inventory shortages and multiple offers, some buyers and cooperating brokers use buyer “love letters” to personalize their offer. Unfortunately, a competitive advantage for some buyers can result …
RECENT MARKET TRENDS
Rate of sales moderating in R.I.’s housing market
Warwick, RI — March 19, 2021 – February home sales data released today by the Rhode Island Association of Realtors shows evidence of a moderating market. While still up over …
January housing market remains strong but out-of-state buyer interest wanes
Warwick, RI — February 18, 2021 – Single-family home sales continued to rise year-over-year according to January sales data released today by the Rhode Island Association of Realtors, though at a more …
R.I. housing market set to see continued strength
Warwick, RI –January 22, 2021 – The Rhode Island Association of Realtors released December and fourth quarter home sales statistics today, which portrayed skyrocketing activity in the Ocean State’s housing …
R.I.’s housing market reaches new heights in 2020
Warwick, RI – January 15, 2021 — For obvious reasons, 2020 was one for the record books and housing sales certainly stood out among them. With more single-family home sales …