There’s a well-known economic theory – the law of supply and demand – that explains what’s happening with prices in the current real estate market. Put simply, when demand for an item is high, prices rise. When the supply of the item increases, prices fall. Of course, when demand is very high and supply is […]
Read MoreFall is the perfect time to come visit Providence, RI. Thinking of heading down to PVD? You are in for one great “ride!” If you are coming down from the north, catching the foliage along 95 can be pretty amazing and as soon as you see the skyline of Providence pop up, I promise you, […]
Read MoreIf you’re a renter with a desire to become a homeowner, or a homeowner who’s decided your current house no longer fits your needs, you may be hoping that waiting a year might mean better market conditions to purchase a home. To determine if you should buy now or wait, you need to ask yourself […]
Read MoreClick here to watch my interview! Meet Sarah! Sarah is a real estate professional with Mott & Chace Sotheby’s International Realty. She is the local market expert and community leader for the areas in and around Barrington Rhode Island. Sarah is also one of the authors in the new real estate […]
Read MoreThere are many headlines out there that claim we’re reverting to a more normal real estate market. That would indicate the housing market is returning to the pre-pandemic numbers we saw from 2015-2019. But that’s not happening. The market is still extremely vibrant as demand is still strong even while housing supply is slowly returning. […]
Read MoreIf my recent seller activity here in RI and MA is any indication of overall selling intentions, then I would say that the belief that appreciation will continue to benefit sellers is VERY strong. More and more sellers are lining up to list this fall, with the intention of maximizing on the incredible appreciation rate […]
Read MoreThe RI real estate market saw a huge jump in the number of buyers from outside the state in the 2nd quarter. This has been a consistent phenomenon since the onset of the pandemic. Purchases by out-of-state buyers from April to June increased a whopping 69% year-over-year. Where are they coming from? Massachusetts, Connecticut and […]
Read MoreHome buying intentions are the strongest they have been in 20 years. 75% of sellers feel now is the ideal time to sell a home. That’s quite a powerful dynamic! Toss in a very low inventory of homes and escalated prices and one can understand why our current real estate market here in RI and […]
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