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Real Estate
Jun 19

Kinney Farm makes national historic register

The historic Anthony-Kinney Farm has earned a spot on the National Register of Historic Places by the National Park Service, the R.I. Historical Preservation and Heritage Commission announced Wednesday.
Justice
Jun 18

1st Circuit throws foreclosure process into limbo, orders action

A federal appeals court has sided with lenders challenging an injunction in Rhode Island’s improper foreclosure case, remanding the case back to U.S. District Court for further review.
Housing
Jun 15

Patrick announces mortgage compact

BOSTON – Gov. Deval L. Patrick last week announced a new housing compact that creates a goal of providing 10,000 mortgage loans to first-time homebuyers over the next five years.
Commentary
Jun 15

Are kickbacks beginning to come back?

A settlement between the federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and a Texas homebuilder is drawing renewed attention to a controversial issue that was prominent during the years preceding the housing bubble: kickbacks in home real estate transactions. Put another way, do you know where your money is really going when you pay thousands of dollars in loan fees and closing charges? Is your realty broker or builder getting an extra piece of the action through side deals with lenders or title agencies – all at your expense through higher charges?
Housing
Jun 12

HUD grants $500K to Narragansetts for housing

BOSTON – As part of $563 million set aside by the U.S Department of Housing and Urban Development, the Narragansett Indian Tribe has received a grant of $499,110 to support efforts to maintain …
Housing
Jun 12

Percentage of underwater homes in R.I. rises to 25.8% in 1Q

The number of homes in Rhode Island with underwater mortgages increased to 25.8 percent during the first quarter of 2013, CoreLogic reported Wednesday.

Real Estate
Jun 10

Providence housing market ‘dangerous’ for investors

A new report has shown that Providence is the only one of the country’s top 100 housing markets that is currently classified as “dangerous” for investors, bucking generally positive national trends for home buyers, HomeVestors of America Inc. and Local Market Monitor reported late last week.
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The 2nd Annual Healthiest Employers event will recognize employers who have strong, effective Health and Wellness programs in the region. Deadline for enrollment is June 28th.
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