Compass snags high-performing Rhode Island Sotheby’s team

The Blackstone Team is based in Providence and closed more than $95 million in sales volume last year. The team’s move to Compass comes amid intense competition for top talent. Continue reading

Rhode Island’s Kirk | Schryver Team joins Compass

The team is No. 1 by sales volume in Bristol County and Barrington, Rhode Island, according to MLS data and was ranked the No. 2 small team by sales volume by RealTrends in 2021. Continue reading

2 top-performing Rhode Island real estate agents move to Compass

Kira Greene is co-founder of the Greene Sweeney team, which was named the No. 1 small team in Rhode Island by sales volume in 2021. Kevin Fox was the third highest producer in Providence. Continue reading

‘It changed my attitude’: Behind the $1.5M sale of the ‘Conjuring’ home

Agent Ben Gugliemi said in an interview that working with the sellers of the estate, Jenn and Cory Heinzen, and hearing their stories about the property was enough to shift his perspective on the supernatural.  Continue reading

Home that inspired ‘The Conjuring’ sells for 27% above asking

The home — which dates to approximately 1736 — conjured up a $1.525 million sale price after listing for just $1.2 million. The buyer was Jacqueline Nuñez, a real estate developer from Boston. Continue reading

Atlantic City is the most affordable beach town in the U.S. in 2022

There’s a misconception that homes in beach towns are unattainable for many Americans because of their higher prices, but Realtor.com says that’s just not so — here’s a list of affordable beach towns for homebuyers to explore. Continue reading

Bidding wars dip for first time in 2022 — but competition still fierce

Agents still face tough conditions despite homebuyer competition, according to a new report from Redfin. Competition is slightly less tough. Continue reading

Engel & Völkers marks entrance into Rhode Island with new shop

Led by license partners Emilio DiSpirito IV and Joseph Fazio, Engel & Völkers East Greenwich is centrally located in the state, which will allow the team to serve a number of clients in the region. Continue reading

Next year to be a ‘mixed bag’ for real estate: realtor.com report

Recent inventory shortages may ease somewhat in 2022, but demand will probably still exceed supply and affordability will be challenging. Continue reading