Every week, I have conversations with buyers, sellers, investors, lenders, attorneys, and fellow brokers across Rhode Island. While no one has a crystal ball, a few themes continue to surface that I believe will define our housing market this summer.Earlier this month, I had the opportunity to travel to Washington, D.C. alongside fellow members of […]
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The Samuel Durfee House offered for sale after nearly three decades of stewardship
One of Newport’s historic inns and a Doris Duke Historic Preservation Award-winning property is entering a new chapter. After more than 28 years of stewardship, the Samuel Durfee House, a storied hospitality property in Newport’s Yachting Village, is for sale. The offering includes three distinct buildings at 352 Spring Street and 9 Bowery Court, representing […]
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What Sold: A look at recent sales across Newport County (June 22 – 26)
Twenty properties changed hands across Newport County last week, continuing what has been the start to a steady summer market. While activity may quiet down a bit over the Fourth of July weekend (especially with the holiday falling on a Saturday and people focused on fireworks, food, and festivities instead), this is often a natural […]
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On the Market: A look at every Open House hosting in Newport County (June 27-28)
As visitors return for weddings, vacations, weekends on the water, and everything that makes this part of Rhode Island so special, many also begin to imagine what it would be like to call this place home. That seasonal influx consistently brings new buyers into the market, and while inventory remains relatively limited, we’re beginning to […]
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What Sold: A look at a dozen recent sales in Newport County (June 15 – 19)Â
Twelve properties changed hands across Newport County last week, highlighted by a few notable sales in Jamestown and Newport. The top sale belonged to 35 Battery Lane in Jamestown, which traded for $3,950,000, followed closely by 115 Washington Street in Newport at $2,670,000. While supply remains constrained and demand continues to support pricing, we are […]
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On the Market: Father’s Day Weekend. A look at Open Houses Across Newport County (June 20-21)
Father’s Day weekend brings a packed Saturday schedule and a lighter Sunday lineup, though there are still enough homes open on Sunday that you can count them on both hands. Before the cookouts, rounds of golf, brewery tours, boat rides, and inevitable grass mowing, it’s worth taking some time to explore the local market. There […]
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On the Market: A busy weekend across Newport County (June 13-14)
It’s a busy weekend in Newport County! With great weather, events around town, and visitors filling the streets, you can expect plenty of traffic and probably a few lines downtown… If waiting 2 hours for makeup isn’t your idea of a perfect Saturday, there are plenty of great Open Houses to explore instead. I’m fortunate […]
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Home of the Week: A thoughtfully reimagined cottage just off Broadway
As someone who also calls the off-Broadway neighborhood home, I’ve always believed it offers some of the best value and quality of life on Aquidneck Island. This week’s Home of the Week, 20 Mumford Avenue, is a wonderful example of why. Back in February of 2021, a good friend of mine purchased the property. At […]
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What Sold: A look at recent home sales across Newport County (June 1 – 5)
Last week, 23 properties changed hands across Newport County, highlighted by several significant transactions in Jamestown. The island saw an eventful week, led by the sale of 10 Coulter Street for $6,500,000, along with two additional sales above the $2.5 million mark. Activity at the upper end of the market continues to demonstrate the enduring […]
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On the Market: A look at every Open House across Newport County this weekend (June 6-7)
Summer is beginning to find its footing in Newport County, and this weekend offers another great opportunity to get out and explore the local real estate market. While inventory remains below historical norms, we’re continuing to see new listings come online across a variety of price points, giving buyers more options than they had just […]
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Home of the Week: Single-level living at its best. 8 Wabasso Terrace, Middletown.
In a market where homes with land and room to grow are becoming increasingly difficult to find, 8 Wabasso Terrace in Middletown stands out as one of the most compelling value opportunities currently available on Aquidneck Island. Lovingly maintained by the same family for more than five decades, this well-cared-for ranch offers the increasingly rare […]
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$6.5 million Jamestown waterfront home sale marks highest in town this year
A waterfront home at 10 Coulter St. in Jamestown known as “Bridge View” has sold for $6.5 million, marking the town’s highest sale of 2026 to date, according to data from the Rhode Island Statewide Multiple Listing Service cited by the two brokerages involved. Bob Bailey of Lila Delman Compass represented the sellers, and Alexandra […]
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What Sold: A look at 15 recent sales in Newport County (May 25-29)
While the market has felt steady and consistent over the past several weeks, the reality is that we simply do not have enough inventory to satisfy the number of buyers actively searching for homes. Whether it is first-time homebuyers, local families looking to upgrade, retirees seeking to downsize, or second-home purchasers drawn to the Ocean […]
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On the Market: A look at Newport County’s Open Houses this weekend (May 30-31)
This weekend offers a good snapshot of where the Newport County housing market stands as we head into June. Saturday is absolutely stacked, with dozens of open houses spread across Newport County and opportunities ranging from entry-level homes and condominiums to waterfront estates and luxury properties. Sunday is a bit lighter, but there are still […]
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Home of the Week: Own two historic cottages in the Point. 19 & 19½ Third Street, Newport.Â
Have you ever dreamt of living in Newport’s Historic Point neighborhood? 19 & 19½ Third Street presents a rare opportunity to own two Victorian cottages in one of the city’s most beloved and architecturally significant enclaves. Known as the Baxter and Gladding houses, these mid-19th century residences offer a compelling blend of preserved period character […]
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What Sold: A look at 21 homes that traded hands last week (May 19-23)
It may have been a wet Memorial Day weekend, but some lucky homeowners were still able to close just in time to enjoy the start of summer in Newport County. Despite the up’s and down’s, the market continues to move, with 21 conveyances recorded across Newport County last week as buyer activity steadily increases heading […]
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Cities with the fastest-growing home prices in Rhode Island
The real estate frenzy spurred by the coronavirus pandemic continues, though at a slower pace. Buyers are still competing for a limited supply of housing, driving up prices for affordable properties. The typical home value in the United States was $366,712 in April, 0.7% higher than the year before. Increasing mortgage rates have slowed growth, […]
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On the Market: A look at every Open House happening this Memorial Day weekend in Newport County (May 23 – 25)
Memorial Day Weekend has arrived in Newport County, though Mother Nature may have slightly different plans than many of the visitors heading into town… With a cooler, wetter forecast expected for much of the weekend, the beach chair and boat day may need to wait. But in a place like Newport County, there’s always another […]
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What Sold: A look at 24 recent residential property trades in Newport County (May 11 – 15)
Recent sales across Newport County continue to show a market that is active, competitive, and very much influenced by the seasonality that makes our area unique. This Spring we’ve seen a lot of up’s and down’s but with 24 homes trading last week, it’s safe to say the the lulls are firmly behind us. From […]
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On the Market: A look at every Open House in Newport County thisweekend (May 16-17)
This weekend should bring a great deal of energy to Newport County. With warmer weather finally settling in, the Oyster & Chowder Festival happening downtown, local college graduations, and the unofficial start of the summer crowd returning to town, we’re expecting a LOT of visitors and a LOT of traffic throughout the area over the […]
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What Sold: A look at 16 homes that changed hands last week in Newport County (May 4-8)
There’s been a lot of conversation this spring about the market feeling softer or inconsistent than originally anticipated. One week feels busy, the next feels quiet, and consumers are trying to make sense of the ups and downs. From my perspective, much of that “stagnant” feeling comes down to one simple reality…there just are not […]
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On the Market: A look at 22 homes hosting Open Houses this weekend (May 9-10)
Mother’s Day weekend is upon us and in two short weeks, Memorial Day Weekend… With many families spending Sunday together, we’re seeing a much lighter open house schedule overall and a heavier concentration of activity pushed into Saturday. Across Newport County, there are only 22 addresses hosting public showings this weekend, noticeably lower than what […]
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What Sold: A look at 23 homes that traded hands last week in Newport County (April 27 – May 1)
We saw 23 sales across Newport County last week. At the top, 29 Prairie Avenue at Eastbourne Lodge in the Kay/Catherine/Rhode Island neighborhood closed at $2,750,000, while on the other end, a manufactured home in Tiverton sold for $180,000. That kind of spread shows just how broad the market is right now, with activity happening […]
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On the Market: A look at this weekend’s Open Houses across Newport County (May 2-3)
The Spring market this year has come in waves. As we move closer to the end of the school year and start getting more consistent stretches of good weather, the buyer pool naturally gets deeper. Newport County is a destination; weddings pick up, weekends fill in, summer plans take shape. There are some shifts happening […]
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What Sold: A look at 13 recent sales across Newport County (April 20 – April 24, 2026)
We can expect to see more strong sales and a competitive Spring market ahead. Recent sales across Newport County continue to reflect a market that is active, competitive, and still driven by limited supply. The week was highlighted by the off-market sale of 381 Gibbs Avenue in Newport for $5,700,000, a significant transaction that underscores […]