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Newport County, RI Real Estate News

By Brian Burke, From Hartford to Newport — Local Expertise.
(Coldwell Banker)
If your buyers or out of town guests want a true taste of Newport living, Easton Beach Newport RI also known as First Beach is one of the best places to send them. This mile long stretch of sand sits right at the beginning of the famous Cliff Walk and offers a classic New England beach experience that blends coastal scenery with family friendly charm.As real estate agents we know that people do not just move to an area for the homes. They move for the lifestyle. Easton Beach helps clients imagine exactly what day to day life could look like with the ocean just minutes away.Why Easton Beach is a Local FavoriteEaston Beach is clean easy to access and full of simple coastal pleasures. Visitors can walk the shoreline enjoy gentle waves or relax near the beach pavilion where they can rent ch...
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By Brian Burke, From Hartford to Newport — Local Expertise.
(Coldwell Banker)
If your clients or out of town visitors want an authentic slice of Newport dining, Benjamins Raw Bar Newport RI is one of the easiest places to recommend. Located along Thames Street, this long standing favorite blends relaxed coastal energy with fresh seafood and views of the waterfront that make Newport so special.As real estate professionals, we know buyers look beyond the homes they tour. They want to understand the community and lifestyle they are stepping into. Benjamins helps tell that story perfectly with its walkable location, friendly atmosphere and true New England character.Why Benjamins is a Local FavoriteBenjamins is known for generous seafood plates, a popular raw bar and a three level layout that offers something for everyone. The lower level has a lively bar, the main d...
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By Brian Burke, From Hartford to Newport — Local Expertise.
(Coldwell Banker)
If your clients are dreaming of fresh seafood, waterfront views, and true New England flavor, The Lobster Shack Newport RI is one of the most authentic spots they can experience. Tucked along Newport’s working waterfront, this local favorite serves up casual coastal dining with unbeatable proximity to the fishing boats that bring in the day’s catch.As real estate professionals, we know that buyers don’t just choose a home, they choose a lifestyle. Places like The Lobster Shack help paint that picture: relaxed, ocean-breezed, flavorful, and unmistakably Newport.Why Locals & Visitors Love ItThe Lobster Shack blends genuine maritime charm with food that people come back for again and again. No frills — just incredibly fresh seafood prepared the right way, served right beside the docks.Clie...
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By Brian Burke, From Hartford to Newport — Local Expertise.
(Coldwell Banker)
When people think of Newport, Rhode Island, they picture sailboats in the harbor, cobblestone streets, and a sense of timeless charm. Few places capture that spirit better than Bowen’s Wharf — a historic waterfront district that’s been welcoming travelers, sailors, and locals for over two centuries.As someone who works with both buyers and vacation guests across Newport, I can say Bowen’s Wharf perfectly represents what makes this city special — walkable, scenic, and full of local character.A True Newport OriginalLocated in the heart of downtown, Bowen’s Wharf Newport RI has evolved from a 1700s shipping hub into one of the city’s most vibrant destinations. The harbor views, historic architecture, and mix of boutique shops and seafood restaurants make it both a favorite for visitors and...
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By Brian Burke, From Hartford to Newport — Local Expertise.
(Coldwell Banker)
If you spend any time in Newport, you quickly realize that the city’s charm goes far beyond its mansions and sailboats. It’s in the local moments, the morning coffee shops, neighborhood brunch spots, and welcoming faces that define daily life here.One of the best examples of that true Newport spirit? CRU Café, tucked just off Bellevue Avenue.A Taste of Local LifeCRU Café Newport RI is more than just a brunch stop, it’s a small slice of Newport’s personality. Inside a converted home, you’ll find locals chatting over lattes and visitors savoring fresh-baked pastries in a space that feels equal parts cozy and coastal.The menu blends creativity with comfort, from the popular Bellevue Burrito to the Grown-Up Grilled Cheese layered with bacon, tomato, and three cheeses. Every dish is made fro...
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By Brian Burke, From Hartford to Newport — Local Expertise.
(Coldwell Banker)
If you’ve ever walked along Newport’s famous Cliff Walk, you know exactly why so many people dream of calling this city home.This 3.5-mile stretch of coastal beauty perfectly captures the essence of life on Aquidneck Island — breathtaking ocean views, Gilded Age mansions, and that unmistakable Newport energy that blends history, elegance, and coastal adventure.Whether you’re an agent introducing clients to the area or a future homeowner exploring neighborhoods, the Cliff Walk is more than a scenic trail — it’s a symbol of the Newport lifestyle.Why the Cliff Walk Defines Newport LivingIt’s not just about the views — though those are world-class.It’s about the feeling: sea air in the morning, crashing waves below, and the timeless architecture that surrounds you.The Gilded Age estates alo...
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By Ginny Gorman, Homes for Sale in Southern RI and beyond
(RI Real Estate Services ~ 401-529-7849~ RI Waterfront Real Estate)
Portsmouth RI Home for Sale 51 Wapping Rd Overview Maps Photos $610,000 Single Family Home Main Features 3 Bedrooms2 Full Bathrooms1 UnitInterior: 2,308 sqftLot: 1.89 acre(s)Year Built: 1992MLS #: 1232833 Location 51 Wapping Rd. Portsmouth RI Home for Sale with AcreagePortsmouth, RI 02871USA Ginny Gorman RI Real Estate Services .(401) 529-7849ribythebay@gmail.comhttps://www.RIHouseHunt.com          Listed by: RI Real Estate Services Our recent listings 25 Waite Ct N. Kingstown RI Ranch for Sale | $275,000 | Wickford, RI15 Mayflower Ct No. Kingstown RI Home for Sale | $339,900 | North Kingstown, RI85 Overlook Dr Warwick RI Home for Sale | $225,000 | Warwick, RI Subscribe to our listing feed Nearby properties for sale
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By Sandi Warner, Esq., Real Estate Brokerage in Newport, RI
(Warner Realty Group, LLC)
Newport, RI Stiffens Fire Safety Requirements for AirBnB PropertiesThe Summer of '18 was a distressing one for many AirBnB property owners in Newport, Rhode Island. Property owners across the city opened notices from the Building Inspector's office telling them they were not approved for registration as a short term rental. The reason? As a local AirBnB manager I have clients who received this notice. When they asked for more information they received this email from the Building Inspector's office in Newport: Be advised that unless you live within the dwelling unit while the renters are there it is considered a “change of use” under RI Building Code and therefore becomes subject to code upgrades equal to a hotel (R-1) including: but not limited to:Fire sprinkler systemUpgraded fire ala...
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By Sandi Warner, Esq., Real Estate Brokerage in Newport, RI
(Warner Realty Group, LLC)
Should you let your tenant apply the security deposit to last month's rent? Moving is expensive, whether you're moving into a new home or moving from one apartment to the next. A tenant has to come up with first month's and a security deposit in Rhode Island, and in Massachusetts they might have to have both first and last month's rent PLUS a security deposit PLUS a lock change fee. Most of us don't have large sums of cash in the bank meaning it's a scramble to get ready for the new spot. Tenants often as the landlord if the landlord will apply the security deposit to the last month's rent so that the tenant can pay for the next place. What should you do? Generally speaking, DON'T DO IT!Applying the security deposit to the last month's rent can be a big help for Tenant's but it has NO b...
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By Ginny Gorman, Homes for Sale in Southern RI and beyond
(RI Real Estate Services ~ 401-529-7849~ RI Waterfront Real Estate)
Discover the Jamestown Home Sale Market UpdateJanuary - June 2017   Homeowners in Jamestown RI want to know how the 2017 home sale market did.  Are homes selling well and in what price ranges in Jamestown?   This RI coastal real estate market is down 20% in 2017 over 2016 in home sales for the first half of the year.  However, the sold value of the homes sold in this community was up 64%!  This Jamestown RI mid year home sale market 2017 will tell you that RI real estate information for your community.  Jamestown is more of a ocean front luxury market in the RI landscape and it is very difficult to find a home under $450,000 ready to move into.   Jamestown home sales this year shows the following 44  home sales: 1 home sold under $300,0006 homes sold between $300,000-$400,00026 homes so...
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By Sandi Warner, Esq., Real Estate Brokerage in Newport, RI
(Warner Realty Group, LLC)
Rhode Islander's LOVE their pets and we'd do just about anything to have them be happy and healthy. In Newport more than half of all residents are renters, whether they're military families, summer residents here for work or play, college students attending one of the local universities, or those who live and work on the island year round. In my experience more people have pets than don't. Not surprisingly many, if not most,  Landlords have "no pet" policies" due to the damage that is caused in some cases. But that can narrow down the pool of possible renters and cause unwanted vacancies. Many landlords will find themselves working with pet owners in order to fill vacancies, and this blog is about ways you can minimize your risk.  Security Deposit vs. Pet Deposit: Rhode Island law state...
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By Sandi Warner, Esq., Real Estate Brokerage in Newport, RI
(Warner Realty Group, LLC)
Nothing is more stressful, for either the landlord or the tenant, than the end of lease conversations around the return of a security deposit. The tenant is worried about what the landlord is going to withhold, and the landlord is worried about the condition of the apartment and the oftentimes acrimonious conversations with the former tenant around condition of the apartment and the cost to make it rentable again.This blog is for Tenants. What can you do to ensure you get most if not ALL of your security deposit back? There's a LOT you can do, and it all starts with treating the apartment with respect and care, just as if it were YOUR home!State laws vary, but in Rhode Island the landlord has 20 days from the date she receives ALL keys back from the tenants AND a forwarding address in w...
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By Ginny Gorman, Homes for Sale in Southern RI and beyond
(RI Real Estate Services ~ 401-529-7849~ RI Waterfront Real Estate)
Discover the Jamestown Property Market UpdateMarch   Homeowners in Jamestown RI want to know how their March 2017 home sale market did.  Are homes selling well and in what price range in Jamestown?   This RI coastal real estate market is down 33% in 2017 over 2016 in home sales for the first quarter.  Surely this says a lot about the buying power out there now.   This Jamestown RI home sale market March 2017 will tell you that RI real estate information for your community.  Jamestown is more of a ocean front luxury market in the RI landscape and it is very difficult to find a home under $400,000 ready to move into.   Jamestown home sales this month shows the following 5  home sales: 0 homes sold under $300,0000 home sold between $300,000-$400,0005 homes sold over $400,000 but less than ...
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By Sandi Warner, Esq., Real Estate Brokerage in Newport, RI
(Warner Realty Group, LLC)
**** Whoops!! If you're looking for the blog post about Pet Deposits - CLICK HERE - Sorry for the misdirect!  Nothing is more stressful, for either the landlord or the tenant, than the end of lease conversations around the return of a security deposit. The tenant is worried about what the landlord is going to withhold, and the landlord is worried about the condition of the apartment and the oftentimes acrimonious conversations with the former tenant around condition of the apartment and the cost to make it rentable again.This blog is for Landlords. What are your rights as a Landlord and how does the return of the security deposit work? State laws vary, but in Rhode Island the landlord has 20 days from the date she receives ALL keys back from the tenants AND a forwarding address in writi...
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By Ginny Gorman, Homes for Sale in Southern RI and beyond
(RI Real Estate Services ~ 401-529-7849~ RI Waterfront Real Estate)
Discover the Jamestown Property Market UpdateJanuary   Homeowners in Jamestown RI want to know how their January 2017 home sale market did.  Are homes selling well and in what price range in Jamestown?   This RI coastal real estate market is up 46% in 2016 over 2015 in home sales.  Surely this says a lot about the buying power out there now.  The question is will 2017 be the same?  This Jamestown RI home sale market January 2017 will tell you that RI real estate information for your community.  Jamestown is more of a ocean front luxury market in the RI landscape and it is very difficult to find a home under $400,000 ready to move into.   Jamestown home sales this month shows the following 8  home sales: 0 homes sold under $300,0001 home sold between $300,000-$400,0003 homes sold over $4...
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By Ginny Gorman, Homes for Sale in Southern RI and beyond
(RI Real Estate Services ~ 401-529-7849~ RI Waterfront Real Estate)
Discover the Jamestown Property Market UpdateDecember   Homeowners in Jamestown RI want to know how their December 2016 and year in review home sale market did.  Are homes selling well and in what price range in Jamestown?   This RI coastal real estate market is up 46% in 2016 over 2015 in home sales.  Surely this says a lot about the buying power out there now.  This Jamestown RI home sale market December 2016 will tell you that RI real estate information for your community.  Jamestown is more of a ocean front luxury market in the RI landscape and it is very difficult to find a home under $400,000 ready to move into.   Jamestown home sales this month shows the following 8  home sales: 4 homes sold under $300,0000 homes sold between $300,000-$400,0005 homes sold over $400,000 but less t...
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By Ginny Gorman, Homes for Sale in Southern RI and beyond
(RI Real Estate Services ~ 401-529-7849~ RI Waterfront Real Estate)
Discover the Jamestown Property Market Update September   Homeowners in Jamestown RI want to know how their September 2016 home sale market did.  Are homes selling well and in what price range in Jamestown?  Home sales are a bit slightly lower than the prior month and pending home sales are up.  However, this RI coastal real estate market is up 65% so far in 2016 over 2015 in home sales.  Surely this says a lot about the buying power out there now.  This Jamestown RI home sale market September 2016 will tell you that RI real estate information for your community.  Jamestown is more of a ocean front luxury market in the RI landscape and it is very difficult to find a home under $400,000 ready to move into.   Jamestown home sales this month shows the following 8  home sales: 0 home sold u...
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By Ginny Gorman, Homes for Sale in Southern RI and beyond
(RI Real Estate Services ~ 401-529-7849~ RI Waterfront Real Estate)
Discover the Jamestown Property Market Update in July    Homeowners in Jamestown RI want to know how their July 2016 home sale market did.  Are homes selling well and in what price range in Jamestown?  Home sales are a bit higher than the prior month and pending home sales are down.  This Jamestown RI home sale market July 2016 will tell you that RI real estate information for your community.  Jamestown is more of a ocean front luxury market in the RI landscape and it is very difficult to find a home under $400,000 ready to move into.   Jamestown home sales this month shows the following 19  home sales: 1 home sold under $300,0004 homes sold between $300,000-$400,0009 homes sold over $400,000 but less than $1 million4 homes sold over $1 million There are 87 homes on the market and the a...
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By Ginny Gorman, Homes for Sale in Southern RI and beyond
(RI Real Estate Services ~ 401-529-7849~ RI Waterfront Real Estate)
Discover the Jamestown Property Market Update in March    Homeowners in Jamestown RI want to know how their March 2016 home sale market did.  Are homes selling well and in what price range in Jamestown?  Home sales are equal to the prior month and pending home sales up significantly in the heart of spring.  This Jamestown RI home sale market March 2016 will tell you that RI real estate information for your community.  Jamestown is more of a ocean front luxury market in the RI landscape and it is very difficult to find a home under $400,000 ready to move into.   Jamestown home sales this month shows the following 8  home sales: 0 home sold under $300,0003 homes sold between $300,000-$400,0004 homes sold over $400,000 but less than $1 million1 home sold over $1 million There are 64 homes ...
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By Ginny Gorman, Homes for Sale in Southern RI and beyond
(RI Real Estate Services ~ 401-529-7849~ RI Waterfront Real Estate)
Discover Jamestown RI Real Estate Market January 2016   Homeowners in Jamestown RI want to know how their January 2016 home sale market did.  Are homes selling well and in what price range in Jamestown?  Home sales are down 4% over the prior month and pending home sales down significantly too in the heart of winter.  This Jamestown RI Real Estate Market January 2016 will tell you that RI real estate information for your community.  Jamestown is more of a ocean front luxury market in the RI landscape and it is very difficult to find a home under $400,000 ready to move into.   Jamestown home sales this month shows the following 5  home sales: 0 home sold under $300,0001 home sold between $300,000-$400,0004 homes sold over $400,000 but less than $1 million0 home sold over $1 million There ...
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