Rafael Villanova REAL VP

10/21/2026

High mortgage rates have a way of feeling like something lurking in the dark, ready to scare you out of making a move. But the truth is calmer than the headlines: you don't have to rush, and you...

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High mortgage rates don't have to feel like a nightmare. A calm, strategic plan helps Rhode Island buyers and sellers weigh their options before deciding.

10/16/2026

https://voce.com//2027-condo-rule-changes-mean-buyers-oph2np

Starting January 4, 2027, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac require condo boards to set aside 15% of annual budgets for reserves, up from 10%.

10/16/2026

On January 4, 2027 , Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac will require Rhode Island condo associations to set aside 15% of annual budgeted assessment income for reserves, up from 10% ( The HOA Guide ).

What do you think?

Starting January 4, 2027, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac require condo boards to set aside 15% of annual budgets for reserves, up from 10%.

10/14/2026

Rhode Island's housing market is being reshaped by property tax hikes, a new tax on vacant luxury homes, and ADU zoning reform.

10/14/2026

Rhode Island's housing market in 2026 is being shaped less by national mortgage rates than by decisions made in the State House and your local city hall.

— Rafael Villanova

Rhode Island's housing market is being reshaped by property tax hikes, a new tax on vacant luxury homes, and ADU zoning reform.

07/15/2026

With rates near yearly highs and above 6.64%, purchase apps slipped 7% weekly and 2% yearly, but pending sales stayed ahead of 2025.

06/17/2026

04/27/2026

Real will acquire REMAX in an $880M deal to form Real RE/MAX Group, a 180,000-agent global platform blending brokerage, franchise and fintech services.

04/03/2026