Is Labor Day Weekend a Good Time to Look at Houses in Rhode Island?
Should you spend part of Labor Day weekend looking at houses, or enjoy the holiday and wait? I have mixed feelings, and here's why: preparation,…
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.
Appraiser-Style CMA for Pawtucket Investment Property: A Defensible ROI Analysis for 2026
How an appraiser-style CMA builds a defensible value for a Pawtucket investment property in 2026: sold comps, price per square foot, days on market, sale-to-list…
Mi Hija Fue Preaprobada para una Hipoteca. Me Alegra que No Haya Comprado.
Mi hija me llamó con una noticia emocionante: ella y su prometido estaban pensando en comprar casa. Los preaprobaron. Buscamos por dos meses. Luego volvió…
Hidden Costs of Buying a Home Most First-Time Buyers Forget
Many first-time buyers focus on saving for a down payment but overlook the additional expenses that come with purchasing a home.
Can You Buy a House with Student Loan Debt? Here’s What Homebuyers Need To Know
Having student loan debt does not automatically prevent you from buying a home. Mortgage lenders look at your overall financial picture, including your income, credit…
CMA Estilo Tasador para Propiedad de Inversión en Pawtucket: Un Análisis de ROI Defendible para 2026
Cómo un CMA estilo tasador construye un valor defendible para una propiedad de inversión en Pawtucket en 2026: ventas comparables, precio por pie cuadrado, días…
Términos Comunes de Bienes Raíces Explicados: Una Guía Sencilla para Compradores y Vendedores
as transacciones inmobiliarias involucran muchos términos desconocidos que pueden resultar abrumadores, especialmente para compradores y vendedores
My Daughter Was Pre-Approved for a Mortgage. I’m Glad She Didn’t Buy.
My daughter called with exciting news: she and her fiancé were thinking about buying a house. They got pre-approved. We looked for two months. Then…
Costos Ocultos de Comprar una Casa que la Mayoría de los Compradores de Primera Vivienda Olvidan
Muchos compradores de primera vivienda se enfocan en ahorrar para el pago inicial, pero pasan por alto los gastos adicionales que implica comprar una casa.
¿Puedes Comprar una Casa con Deudas de Préstamos Estudiantiles? Esto es lo que los Compradores de Vivienda Deben Saber
Tener deudas de préstamos estudiantiles no significa automáticamente que no puedas comprar una casa.