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On the Market: Spring brings increased activity, a look at 49 homes hosting open houses this weekend

As we welcome the arrival of spring and some warmer weather, the Newport County real estate market is seeing a notable increase in Open House activity. This weekend, 49 properties will be hosting Open Houses, which is the highest number in quite some time. For prospective buyers, this surge in listings provides an excellent opportunity […]

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What Sold: A look at 10 recent sales across Newport County (April 7 – 11)

The Spring market is officially in full swing across Newport County, with ten properties recently closing in Jamestown, Middletown, Newport, Portsmouth, and Tiverton. The mix of sales included everything from waterfront condos to classic colonials and well-maintained ranches—highlighting the continued diversity and demand within the local housing market. Notable transactions included a $3.175 million condo […]

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What Sold: A look at 19 recent home sales across Newport County (March 31 – April 4)

The Newport County real estate market remains active and competitive as we move deeper into the spring season. Across communities like Newport, Middletown, Portsmouth, Tiverton, and Jamestown, home prices continue to climb while inventory remains historically tight. It’s a true seller’s market, with high demand and quick-moving sales defining the current landscape. According to Realtor.com, […]

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On the Market: 29 listings hosting open houses in Newport County this weekend (April 5 – 6)

Newport County’s real estate market continues to move, and this weekend offers a variety of properties for prospective buyers. 29 listings host Open Houses on Saturday and Sunday. Out of these listings, only 14 properties are priced under $1,000,000, a testament to the continued rise in the cost of acquisition for properties in the area.  […]

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What Sold: A look at 13 homes that sold last week in Newport County (March 24-28)

Between March 24 and March 28, just 13 residential properties sold across Newport County, including homes in Middletown, Newport, Portsmouth, and Tiverton. These sales ranged from a $2.3 million home on Peckham Avenue in Middletown to a $390,000 condo in Newport. Statewide, there were only 134 total trades published in the MLS during that same […]

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Tyler Bernadyn: How rising insurance premiums are impacting real estate in Rhode Island

It’s no secret that life by the water comes with a price—but lately, that price has been rising in ways that are changing the game for coastal real estate. In Newport County and across Aquidneck Island, homeowners and prospective buyers are facing an increasingly costly reality: insurance premiums have quietly jumped by 25% to 40% […]

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On the Market: A look at 25 homes hosting Open Houses this weekend in Newport County (March 29 – 30)

The current real estate market in Newport County, and Rhode Island in general, is in a bit of a bind. With limited inventory and steady demand, home prices are staying high—and they’re likely to continue rising unless more homes are added to the market. Coastal communities like Newport, Middletown, and Portsmouth are especially impacted, with […]

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What Sold: A look at 7 recent homes sales in Newport County (March 17 – 21)

As we move to the edge of the Spring market, the Newport County real estate landscape continues to show signs of strong demand, limited inventory, and quick-moving listings. Over the past week, seven homes changed hands across Little Compton, Newport, Portsmouth, and Tiverton. Properties that hit the market at appropriate price points are attracting immediate […]

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Proposed lumber tariffs could tighten the screws on Rhode Island’s housing market

As Rhode Island continues to grapple with a mounting housing crisis, proposed federal tariffs on lumber and other essential building materials could add more pressure to an already strained market. While the policy change is national in scope, its impacts will be felt acutely here at home—especially by homebuyers, builders, and affordable housing developers striving […]

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On the Market: A look at 28 homes hosting Open Houses this weekend in Newport County (March 22 – 23)

According to the Rhode Island Association of Realtors, February’s sales figures showed a decrease of 8.8% in single-family home sales compared to last year, continuing a year-long trend of fluctuating sales activity. Pending contracts also fell by 10.1%, which signals that buyer demand may be slowing down in the short term. However, even with these […]

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What Sold: A look at 11 recent home sales across Newport County (March 10 – 14)

The local real estate market continues to move at a steady pace, with 11 homes selling across Jamestown, Middletown, Newport, Portsmouth, and Tiverton this past week. While winter is often a quieter season for real estate, it’s clear that demand is still strong, and buyers are actively searching for homes across Newport County. With spring […]

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What Sold: A look at 15 homes that changed hands last week in Newport County (March 3 – 7)

The Spring real estate market in Newport County is about to be in full swing, and if the early signs are any indication, competition remains incredibly strong. Over the past week, 15 homes closed across Jamestown, Middletown, Newport, Portsmouth, and Tiverton, further reinforcing the steady demand for housing in our coastal communities. Portsmouth saw the […]

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Navigating the Spring 2025 Market: A seller’s advantage in Newport County

As we look toward the Spring 2025 real estate market in Newport County, one thing is clear: the landscape remains supply light and demand heavy, which means plenty of opportunity specifically for homeowners and sellers. With inventory still at historically low levels and buyer activity high, we’re heading into a season where strategically positioned homes […]

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Tyler Bernadyn: The reality of the Newport County housing market: A seller’s advantage and a buyer’s challenge

As we move into the spring season, the reality of Newport County’s real estate market continues to be shaped by the simple, yet undeniable, law of supply and demand. With just 155 properties currently available across Jamestown, Newport, Middletown, Portsmouth, Tiverton, and Little Compton — ranging from $60,000 (643 Forest Park in Middletown) to $22,500,000 […]

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