Have you seen the buses? The Rhode Island Department of Health is running ads that say "Landlords, it's coming." If you own a rental built before 1978, they're talking to you. In under a minute, I explain what changed and what to do today.

Filmed June 2026.

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Introduction
Welcome to a brand-new year in Rhode Island real estate! I'm Sandi Warner, your trusted Realtor® and Property Manager. Let’s dive into the latest trends, legislative changes, and opportunities shaping the market. Grab a cup of coffee, and let’s get started!

Statewide Market Trends
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*Understanding Rhode Island's Strict Lead Laws and Their Impact on Double-Hung Windows** What do double-hung windows, historic homes, and lead poisoning all have in common? If you haven't met me before, I'm Sandi with Warner Realty Group, and I'm here to guide you through understanding Rhode Island's beefed-up lead …

You may have seen that I sent out a message saying that the Rhode Island Department of Health had extended the deadline for the Rhode Island Rental Property Lead registry. I was wrong. I'm so sorry! I owe everybody an apology.

I am Sandy Warner with …

As of September 1st, all Rhode Island rental property owners must register their property with the Rhode Island Department of Health Registry.

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Helpful Negotiation Tactics for Today’s Housing Market

If you haven’t already heard, homebuyers are regaining some negotiating power in today’s market. And while that doesn’t make this a buyer’s market, it does mean buyers may be able to ask for a little more. So, sellers need to …

Airbnb just released their 2024 Summer Travel Trends report, and it looks like International Travel is the catchphrase of the season! 

What does that mean for Newport? 

With international travel being an option, and prices for rentals trending skyward in the Newport area, it's more important than ever …

Attention Rhode Island Rental Property Owners!

Are you a Rhode Island rental property owner? Is your property built prior to 1978 like pretty much 90% of the property is in Rhode Island? Are you ready for the new lead laws that were going to be enforced starting in …

Here’s an important message for current and future Rhode Island landlords.

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Today I’m speaking to all of the landlords out there. Here in Rhode Island, our two biggest move-in …