Dear RIMBA Members: Your help is needed now to oppose a provision in the proposed state budget (FY2026) being advanced by the House that would increase the residential real estate conveyance tax on all home purchases by 63 percent.   The House Finance Committee has already approved the bill earlier this week (June 10), and we must act now to stop it ahead of a vote of the full House NEXT WEEK on Tuesday, June 17.   In the bill, the Rhode Island real estate conveyance tax for “Tier 1” … [Read more...]

The Province Mortgage Associates journey has been a story of sound strategy, survival, and devotion. Since President, David Currie opened the doors in 2005, Province has always invested in having Spanish speaking mortgage professionals on the roster to serve this fast-growing market. Fresh off the milestone of surpassing 3,000 Five-Star reviews last year, July of 2025 will officially mark the company’s 20th year in business, and as the Province family continues their celebration during this … [Read more...]

By Doug Gablinske President, AppraiseRI I have been a member of the Bristol Rotary for almost 30 years and made many friends and contacts through those years.  I have not always been faithful in my time to Rotary but always came back to it. Rotary is a Happy Place for me! I like what we do and how we do it. We meet every other week for lunch at a local restaurant and you get to break bread and converse with people you may not see often, or new members joining the club. The … [Read more...]

Katherine Gregg, Providence Journal | USA TODAY NETWORK PROVIDENCE – After weeks of behind the scenes intrigue, Senate President Dominick Ruggerio has picked a new No. 3 for his top leadership team: Sen. David Tikoian of Smithfield, a retired major in the Rhode Island State Police. Ruggerio picked Tikoian to be the new Senate 'majority whip,' which in effect makes him the chief nose-counter before bills are put to a vote. It also gives him a title that matches his role in Ruggerio’s realm: … [Read more...]