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Why is a Rhode Island Property Tax Being Named After Taylor Swift?

Why is a Rhode Island Property Tax Being Named After Taylor Swift?

by Phil Hall | Jun 27, 2025 | Current News & Events, Real Estate News, U.S. Housing Market, WRE News Exclusive

Taylor Swift has received multiple honors during her career, but she now has a new tribute that few celebrities ever receive – a property tax carrying her name. According to combined media reports, the Rhode Island legislature is currently considering the Non-Owner...
Rhode Island’s MLS to be Opened to Non-Realtors

Rhode Island’s MLS to be Opened to Non-Realtors

by Phil Hall | Mar 24, 2025 | Current News & Events, Real Estate Agent Tools, Real Estate News, WRE News Exclusive

The Rhode Island State-Wide Multiple Listing Service (MLS) is expanding access to non-realtors in the state, beginning on May 1. RIS Media reported the MLS, a for-profit subsidiary of the Rhode Island Association of Realtors (RIAR), announced the expansion in...
Rhode Island Home Sales Down 8.8%

Rhode Island Home Sales Down 8.8%

by Phil Hall | Mar 21, 2025 | Current News & Events, Real Estate News, U.S. Housing Market, WRE News Exclusive

A total of 404 single-family homes were sold in Rhode Island during February, down 8.8% from the 443 transactions recorded one year earlier. According to data from the Rhode Island Association of Realtors, pending home sales declined from 762 in February 2024 to 685...
Rhode Island Association of Realtors Installs Chris Whitten as 2025 President

Rhode Island Association of Realtors Installs Chris Whitten as 2025 President

by Phil Hall | Oct 25, 2024 | Current News & Events, Real Estate News, WRE News Exclusive

The Rhode Island Association of Realtors has installed Chris Whitten as its 2025 President. Whitten is the broker/owner of Premeer Real Estate, with offices in Smithfield, Rhode Island, and Uxbridge, Massachusetts. He succeeds Sally Hersey, a realtors with William...
Rhode Island’s Median Home Price Hits New High

Rhode Island’s Median Home Price Hits New High

by Phil Hall | Jul 24, 2024 | Current News & Events, Real Estate News, U.S. Housing Market, WRE News Exclusive

Rhode Island’s housing market recorded a new record high median price of $494,000, according to data from the Rhode Island Association of Realtors (RIAR). Last month’s record high marked an 11.6% increase from one year earlier. While prices were up, sales were down....

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