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Fair Housing Act
The Fair Housing Act, passed in 1968, created protected classes to ensure that all people have equal access to housing. These protected classes cannot be discriminated against when being considered for rentals, homes, and loans. There are federal protected classes and state-specific protected classes.
Home Inspections: What You Need to Know
The Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® Risk Management Committee has created a new guide about home inspections; the Inspections Contingency, and deadlines for REALTORS® and consumers.
REALTORS®: For more information, please contact the RIAR Legal Department at [email protected].
Recent Market Trends
Rhode Island’s housing shortage showed little improvement from December 2024 to December 2025, contributing to sustained price increases. Though the month closed out with a 13.7% increase in the number of single-family homes listed on the market since December of last year, pent-up demand continued to deplete available inventory, causing the state’s housing supply to remain relatively flat from a year ago.
↑ 5.7%
↑ 3.3%
↓ 3.1%
Months Supply