Buongiorno from Italy! It’s 8 a.m. as I write this, which means it’s 2 a.m. back home in Rhode Island. After two wonderful days in Rome with my family, we’re making our way to Tuscany to celebrate the wedding of two Newport friends this weekend in the beautiful Italian countryside. While I’m enjoying a little […]
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Home of the Week: A private backyard retreat meets beautifully renovated living in Tiverton
Explore 40 Lazywood Lane, a fully renovated home with exceptional outdoor entertaining spaces, a finished walkout lower level, and nearly two acres to enjoy. A swimming pool, outdoor kitchen, poolside cabana, and gas fireplace- all in your own backyard. And that’s only part of what makes 40 Lazywood Lane in Tiverton worth a closer look. […]
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State’s first-time homebuyer program adds three lenders after financing 119 purchases
General Treasurer James Diossa announced a third phase of RI AnchorHome on Tuesday, adding BayCoast Bank, Bristol County Savings Bank and Westerly Community Credit Union to the state’s first-time homebuyer mortgage program. Since launching in December 2025, the program has financed 119 home purchases totaling more than $45 million. The average loan is about $383,000, […]
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What Sold: 19 homes trade hands across Newport County (Sept. 28 – Oct. 2)
Nineteen homes traded hands across Newport County last week, another reminder that despite the noise surrounding interest rates and the broader housing market, people are still making moves. I hosted three open houses this past weekend and attended three others, and there was meaningful activity at every one. The pace of the market has certainly […]
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Newport County Board of Realtors names Tyler Bernadyn Realtor of the Year, Kim Fleming Gloria Slavens Award recipient
The Newport County Board of Realtors has named Tyler Bernadyn its 2026 Realtor of the Year and Kim Fleming the recipient of its 2026 Gloria Slavens Award, the association announced. Both awards are decided through nominations from the association’s members. Bernadyn is the current president of the Newport County Board of Realtors and co-broker/owner of […]
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On the Market: A look at every Open House happening this weekend across Newport County (Oct. 3 – 4)
If you have been waiting for a weekend to get out and understand the local real estate market, this might be it. There are more than 80 open houses scheduled across Newport County this weekend, with a significant number of opportunities in Newport, Middletown, Portsmouth and the surrounding communities. That level of activity is worth […]
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What Sold: A look at 18 homes that changed hands last week in Newport County (Sept. 21 – 25)
Eighteen homes traded hands across Newport County last week, another reminder that despite a changing real estate environment, people are still buying, selling and making moves throughout our communities. The pace, however, feels much different. We are no longer operating in a market where nearly every new listing is met with immediate urgency, multiple offers […]
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Home of the Week: A classic Queen Anne Victorian at 350 Broadway in Newport
Set along Broadway’s residential corridor, 350 Broadway is a beautifully preserved Queen Anne Victorian and one of those recognizable Newport homes that catches your attention because of its color, architecture, and presence. A large wraparound porch, signature rounded turret, patterned shingles, and classic architectural detailing give the home the charm that makes Newport’s historic housing […]
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What Sold: Newport County buyers have more choices, but prices remain high
The Newport County real estate market is giving buyers something they have not had much of over the last several years: a little more time and a few more choices. That does not mean housing has suddenly become inexpensive, nor does it mean good properties are sitting around waiting for offers. It means the market […]
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Ocean Drive estate sells for $7.1 million, third-highest Newport sale of the year
A shingle-style estate at 41 Castle Hill Avenue sold for $7.1 million, the third-highest sale recorded in Newport so far this year, according to the Rhode Island Statewide MLS. Kate Leonard of Lila Delman Compass represented the seller. The house, known as Castleberry, sits off Ocean Drive with private beach access through the Castle Hill […]
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What Sold: 14 homes trade hands across Newport County (Sept. 7 – 11)
Fourteen homes traded hands across Newport County last week, according to data retrieved Saturday night from the statewide MLS. No sales were posted in Little Compton or Newport. It was also a particularly busy and rewarding week for me and my clients, with three transactions that each represented a different side of our local market. […]
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On the Market: The start of the fall real estate season is here (Sept. 12 – 13)
With Labor Day behind us, the fall real estate market is officially underway across Newport County. The market continues to move toward a more balanced environment, and that means strategy matters more than it did a few years ago. Buyers have more choices, different perceptions of value, and varying levels of risk tolerance when it […]
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What Sold: Newport County Real Estate Market finding more balance heading into September
The first week of September brought 20 closed sales across Newport County, and as we move out of summer, I think we are getting a clearer picture of what this market looks like heading into fall. We are moving toward a more balanced environment than we have experienced over the last five or six years. […]
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On the Market: Labor Day Weekend brings a fresh wave of buyer activity
Labor Day Weekend is here, and after a quieter stretch in late August, the local real estate market picked up noticeably this week. With kids heading back to school and families settling back into their routines, we saw a refreshed pool of buyers re-engage with the market. Showings increased, activity in the market picked up, […]
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Home of the Week: A move-in-ready, first-floor, 2-bedroom condo in Newport under $500K
For this week’s Home of the Week, we’re heading to 125 Van Zandt Avenue #201, a move-in-ready, first-floor condo at Pier Landing that offers something increasingly difficult to find in Newport: two bedrooms, outdoor space, off-street parking, central air, single-level living, and an incredibly convenient location for under $500,000. There is a lot to like […]
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What Sold: Newport County real estate market finds more balance as August comes to a close (August 24 – 28)
The final week of August saw 14 homes trade hands across Newport County, but the bigger story right now is what the market is telling us as summer winds down and we head toward fall. The latest available July data from RI MLS puts the median sale price in Newport County at approximately $740,000, with […]
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Easton’s Point home sells for $6.2 million, Middletown’s highest since 2023
A home on Easton’s Point has sold for $6,245,000, the highest residential sale in Middletown since 2023, according to Gustave White Sotheby’s International Realty. The property at 592 Tuckerman Ave. sits across from Purgatory Chasm and near Second Beach. Jessica Chase of Gustave White represented the seller; Libby Kirwin of Lila Delman Compass brought the […]
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On the Market: The last weekend in August brings opportunity across Newport County (Aug. 29 – 30)
We are closing out August with Labor Day Weekend around the corner, and while many people are focused on squeezing in one or two last summer weekends, there is still plenty happening in the Newport County real estate market. Saturday carries the heavier open house schedule this weekend, with opportunities across Jamestown, Little Compton, Middletown, […]
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Home of the Week: 481 Oliphant Lane offers space, location and rental potential in Middletown
MIDDLETOWN, RI – If you were to put a pin in the middle of Aquidneck Island, 481 Oliphant Lane would not be far from it. New to the market today, this five-bedroom, two-bath Colonial sits on a half-acre lot in one of the more convenient locations on Aquidneck Island. With plenty of space, a valid […]
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What Sold: 21 Newport County homes close as the late-summer real estate market takes shape (Aug. 17 – 21)
Twenty-one homes changed hands across Newport County last week, with sales throughout Jamestown (1), Newport (9), Portsmouth (5), and Tiverton (6). Newport accounted for a significant share of the week’s activity, including several sales above $1 million and three transactions that surpassed $2.8 million. After a great week on Block Island with my family, I […]
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Waterfront home on The Point sells for $3.4 million
A waterfront home in Newport’s Historic Point neighborhood has sold for $3,400,000, the highest sale in the neighborhood since April 2024, according to Lila Delman Compass. The property at 4 Van Zandt Ave., on a corner lot at Washington Street, sold for 13.3% above its asking price. Kara Malkovich of Lila Delman Compass’s Newport office […]
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What Sold: A look at 17 homes that changed hands last week in Newport County (Aug. 10 – 14)
Seventeen properties changed hands across Newport County last week. The highlight of the week was the $4,500,000 sale of the Samuel Durfee House at 352 Spring Street in Newport, marking the highest multi-family sale in Newport year-to-date and the largest multi-family transaction in the city since 2022. The sale was a particularly meaningful one for […]
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On the Market: Late summer brings opportunity across Newport County
We are heading into another summer weekend in Newport County, and the open house schedule is decidedly Saturday-heavy, with dozens of properties available to tour across the area and a lighter schedule on Sunday. That timing creates a good opportunity for buyers. Mid-to-late August is traditionally a bit of a lull in our local market […]
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What Sold: A look at 22 homes that traded last week in Newport County (Aug. 3 – 7)
Twenty-two homes sold across Newport County last week. As we move into the middle of August, the market is entering one of those seasonal stretches where activity can feel a little uneven or even, quiet, but that can create opportunity for buyers who are paying attention. One of last week’s closings was especially meaningful. Congratulations […]
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On the Market: A look at every Open House in Newport County this weekend (Aug. 8 – 9)
If you’ve been following the local real estate market this summer, you’ve probably noticed things have settled into a more familiar rhythm. That’s typical for this time of year. August is often a bit of a lull as families squeeze in vacations, spend time on the water or at the beach, and make the most […]