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Warwick, RI, October 24, 2017…The Rhode Island Association of Realtors (RIAR) has announced that Brenda L. Marchwicki, Broker and Owner of BisMarc Properties, LLC and Patricia Lenihan, Managing Broker of Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, have been inducted into the Omega Tau Rho fraternity of the National Association of Realtors. Membership in

Did you know? Pending tax reform plans threaten to wipe out the tax benefits of owning a home for 95% of American families. Take Action Now. What could tax reform mean to Rhode Island homeowners? Of the approximately 241,000 owner-occupied houses in Rhode Island in 2014, 168,000 or 70% had a mortgage. In 2014, 135,900 taxpayers in Rhode Island claimed a

October 24, 2017 Last year at my installation, I spoke about three keywords that I feel are necessary for any success: professionalism, teamwork, and focus. As I head toward the finish line of my year as president of the Rhode Island Association of REALTORS, I’m happy to report that by paying attention to those three little words, we made great

The Realtor Foundation: Rhode Island is accepting applications for funding grants of up to $5000 that support the Foundation’s mission. The Foundation exists to provide resources to help create more productive and enriched communities by offering financial and other forms of assistance to enhance quality of life, and to assist individuals or entities

Warwick, RI…October 23, 2017 - The Rhode Island Association of Realtors (RIAR) has announced that Duane Boucher, of Boucher Real Estate in Woonsocket, R.I. was chosen by his peers as the 2017 Rhode Island Realtor of the Year. The award recognizes one of more than 5000 Realtors throughout Rhode Island for their dedication to the Realtor organization

As a REALTOR you have no doubt heard about tax reform plans from Washington, DC. Now Congress is threatening tax incentives for homeowners, like the mortgage interest deduction and the state and local property tax deduction. These incentives are critical for a strong housing market that creates jobs and builds stable communities. Take action to tell

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October 17, 2017…New broker licensing requirements went into effect on October 16th. Applicants for a broker’s license will be required to complete 90 hours of education approved by the R.I. Department of Business Regulation and work full-time as a salesperson for two years immediately before applying for a license instead of meeting only one