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Warwick, R.I. – August 20, 2026 – Today, the Rhode Island Association of Realtors reported that the median price of single-family home sales in the Ocean State continued to increase year-over-year last month, rising to $525,000 from $505,000 in July 2025. Rising prices and recent mortgage rate increases prompted fewer sales than the prior year, helping to increase the number of homes on the market.

Josh McGinn of Putnam, Connecticut, has been named Director of Professional Development at the Rhode Island Association of Realtors (RI REALTORS). In his new role, he will oversee the development and delivery of educational programming for the 6,000-member trade association, as well as education programs for consumers. McGinn brings 25 years of experience

RI REALTORS® has been made aware of a fraudulent email currently being sent to some members claiming that their membership payment is past due. The email may appear to come from RIAR or State-Wide MLS and includes language requesting that recipients reply to receive payment instructions. This message is not legitimate and was not sent by RIAR or State-Wide MLS.