The wave of buyers to the Ocean State hasn’t crested

The housing market in Massachusetts may have quieted down (a little) from the frenzy seen early on during the pandemic, when potential buyers waged war against one another by bidding well over asking and waiving contingencies. But real estate agents in Rhode Island are still seeing a highly competitive environment, as buyers continue to flock to the state for its affordability, big-city amenities, and quality of life. And it’s still making homes — what else — more expensive than ever. Higher mortgage rates have put a damper on the market...