Daily Briefing: What do RI's most expensive housing markets have in common?

ALSO: 👴🏽 How does the U.S. retirement system stack up against other countries? Advertisement [eNewspaper]( | [Crosswords]( | [Horoscopes]( [Read in browser]( [Read in browser]( The Daily Briefing YOUR MORNING NEWS ROUNDUP Wed Oct 18 2023 Will Richmond | Managing Editor Communities & R.I. [@Will_Richmond]( Good morning, I'm Will Richmond at The Providence Journal and this is the Daily Briefing. It's no secret Rhode Island's housing market has skyrocketed since the COVID-19 pandemic started. Housing stock in communities across the state has shrunk, while the prices of those available homes keep climbing. I'm fortunate to have bought a home in 2017, but for other buyers, the market has not been as kind. Of course, if you're selling, then you've timed it right. But where exactly are the most expensive markets in the state? The Journal's Wheeler Cowperthwaite continues his ongoing series examining Rhode Island's real estate market with a look at the most expensive communities to buy. [02_LittleCompton_10162023.JPG] Real estate agent, Sarah Korolnek in the kitchen of a $1 million home for sale in Little Compton. Kris Craig, The Providence Journal As you can expect, they all share one common thread, being on the state's waterfront. And while Block Island sits at the top of the list, you may be surprised by number 2. It turns out there's also a beautiful, million-dollar home in that town that hasn't sold yet...in case you're looking. Where are the most expensive places to buy in Rhode Island right now?[Check out Wheeler's article and learn more.]( This free newsletter is possible thanks to our subscribers. Support local journalism with a subscription to The Providence Journal. [Find our latest offer here.]( WORTH A READ 👴🏽 [How does the U.S. retirement system stack up]( against other countries? Just above average. 🦞 [Fun facts about lobsters]( A deep dive into the tasty crustacean 📰 [The CD1 special election is in the home stretch](. Which candidate has the financial edge? [Today's Weather]( 🌦️ Partly sunny with a couple of showers. Highs in the mid-60s. TOP STORIES [North Providence condemns 50-unit condo building. How did it happen?]( [Janet Clark had two hours remaining to empty and evacuate her Ivan street apartment in North Providence. Clark has lived at Canterbury Village for two years]( With only 24 hours to gather there things and find somewhere to go, some residents were crashing with friends, or sleeping in cars. [READ MORE]( Advertisement [The Shepard Building's entrance on Westminster Street.]( [Its future unclear, the Shepard Building gets new state tenants]( The state is moving relocated state agencies into the building, which once housed the Shepard department store. [READ MORE]( [Barclays issued a few calls recently with a focus on big social media stocks.]( [Town drops social media policy when firefighters sue]( To post or not to post? A new social media policy enacted by Tiverton has the town's firefighters saying it violates their 1st Amendment rights. [READ MORE]( [A view of destroyed houses and a mosque following Israeli strikes in the northern Gaza Strip, as seen from southern Israel, Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2023. Israel has been striking targets throughout Gaza since a bloody, cross-border attack by Hamas militants killed over 1,400 and captured many Israelis on October 7.]( [Commentary: As the death count rises, should Israel invade Gaza?]( As Journal columnist Mark Patinkin looks back on past wars, it makes the decision Israel is facing even harder to determine. [READ MORE]( [Rhode Island Rams guard Luis Kortright gives an interview at Tuesday's Atlantic 10 Media Day at the Barclay's Center in Brooklyn. 10/17/2023]( [Rhody should prove better than 'experts' picks]( Coach Archie Miller's goal should be to at least get the Rams close to .500 this season, his second year in Kingston. [READ MORE]( Advertisement Love where you work? Get your organization awarded as an employer of choice by USA TODAY. Participation is easy. [NOMINATE NOW]( [NOMINATE NOW]( Sign up for the news you want Exclusive newsletters are part of your subscription, don’t miss out! We’re always working to add benefits for subscribers like you. [SEE ALL NEWSLETTERS ➔]( [SEE ALL NEWSLETTERS ➔]( SUBSCRIBE TODAY Our Reporting. Your Stories. Full access to subscriber-only content on all devices. Share bonus subscription with a family member or friend. The universal eNewspaper, the digital version of our print paper, plus bonus monthly magazines and hundreds of local papers. Original reporting of our hometown teams, from high school sports to the pros. [Unlock news for $1]( [SUBSCRIBE TODAY]( Follow Us Problem viewing email? [View in browser]( [Unsubscribe]( • [Manage Newsletters]( • [Terms of Service]( • [Privacy Policy/Your California Privacy Rights]( • [Privacy Notice]( • [Do Not Sell My Info/Cookie Policy]( • [Feedback](