First-time home buyers just hit their lowest level in 45 years — but Rhode Island’s housing market still isn’t crashing. 🏡📉 From rising affordability challenges to Boomer-driven inventory, new NAR data is reshaping how buyers and sellers approach the market in 2026. Here’s what the latest trends mean for Rhode Island real estate right now.

A breakdown of 2026 housing trends and what they mean for Rhode Island buyers and sellers.

Learn how Rhode Island’s new “Taylor Swift Tax” could impact second homes, investment properties, and luxury real estate in Warwick and surrounding areas.

Mortgage rates in 2026 are expected to average around 6.18%. See what that means for buyers and sellers in Warwick and Central Rhode Island—and how to plan your next move.

Looking for the most affordable towns to buy a home in Central Rhode Island? Discover budget-friendly communities like Coventry, West Warwick, Cranston, and Warwick with insights from The Slocum Home Team. Find your ideal home today!

Trying to decide if now is the right time to buy a home in Rhode Island? Forget market timing—the Slocum Home Team reveals why your planned length of stay is the most important factor when deciding whether to buy a home in Warwick, Providence, or anywhere in Central Rhode Island in 2025.

Discover how to buy your first home in Rhode Island with no money down. The Slocum Home Team explains VA loans, USDA loans, down payment assistance programs, and other zero down payment options available to first-time home buyers in Warwick, Providence, and throughout Rhode Island. Learn how to achieve your homeownership dreams without the traditional 20% down payment.