The First-Year Homeowner Expenses You Should Plan For
Buying a home involves more than saving for a down payment and closing costs. During the first year, homeowners should also prepare for property taxes,…
Category: Buying
Practical guides for buying a home in Providence, Cumberland, Pawtucket, Lincoln and across Rhode Island, Massachusetts and Connecticut. Alexander Parmenidez, Broker Associate with Coldwell Banker Realty, covers pre-approval, what a payment really costs once taxes and insurance are included, down-payment programs, inspections, and how to write an offer that holds up. Written for first-time buyers and move-up buyers who want the numbers before they fall in love with a house. Available in English and Spanish.
How Much Should You Budget for Home Repairs After Buying?
Buying a home doesn't mean every repair will happen immediately, but new homeowners should have money set aside for maintenance and unexpected problems.
3 Mistakes That Almost Blew Up a 3-Family Investment Purchase in Rhode Island (Julio’s Real Story)
A lender who did not deliver, insurance at double, and a tenant deposit that never made it to closing. How Julio Palacios's 3-family purchase in…
What Should Buyers Know About Flood Zones Before Purchasing a Home?
Flood zones can affect more than where water may reach a property. They can influence flood insurance costs, mortgage requirements
Los Gastos del Primer Año de Ser Propietario de una Vivienda que Debes Planificar
Comprar una vivienda implica mucho más que ahorrar para el pago inicial y los costos de cierre
¿Cuánto Deberías Presupuestar para las Reparaciones de tu Casa Después de Comprar?
Comprar una casa no significa que todas las reparaciones ocurrirán inmediatamente
3 errores que casi arruinan la compra de una casa de 3 familias en Rhode Island (la historia real de Julio)
Un prestamista que no cumplió, un seguro al doble y un depósito de inquilinos que nunca llegó al cierre. Así casi se cae la compra…
¿Qué Deben Saber los Compradores Sobre las Zonas de Inundación Antes de Comprar una Casa?
Las zonas de inundación pueden afectar mucho más que las áreas donde podría llegar el agua
How to Buy a Home in Central Falls, RI: A Bilingual Guide
Buying a home in Central Falls, RI follows Rhode Island's standard steps. Here is the fall 2026 market picture, the two realistic paths for first-time…