The New Home Buyers Club

12/07/2025

🌟 BIG NEWS for Rhode Island First-Time Homebuyers! 🌟

A brand-new mortgage program just launched — and it could save you THOUSANDS.

Rhode Island has introduced RI AnchorHome, a special first-time homebuyer program offering a remarkably low 3.99% fixed interest rate for 30 years — ONLY available through three lenders statewide. And yes… this means serious buying power for YOU! 🙌

Whether you're starting your homebuying journey, dreaming of your first place, or planning for 2025, this is the kind of opportunity that doesn’t come around often.

🔑 Program Highlights:

🏡 For first-time buyers only
📉 3.99% 30-year fixed interest rate
💰 Up to 100% financing (yes—potentially NO money down!)
🚫 No PMI
🏠 1–2 family properties
📚 HUD-approved 8-hour homebuyer class required
💵 Down payment & closing cost assistance allowed
💼 Projected rental income allowed on 2-families
📈 Income up to 110% of RI limits
💳 Minimum credit score: 660

This is a perfect fit for buyers who want to maximize affordability while building long-term wealth through homeownership.

If you're a member of the New Home Buyers Club, you're already ahead of the game. Want help getting pre-qualified, understanding next steps, or exploring available homes? I’m here to guide you every step of the way. 💛

Drop a comment ⬇️ or send me a message for more details!

09/19/2025

Buying your first home can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to figure it out alone 🏡✨. I’ll walk you through every step—from finding the right neighborhood to making a winning offer—so you feel confident and excited along the way.

My goal is to make the process simple and stress-free. Ready to start your journey? Let’s chat and get you closer to those house keys!

08/09/2025

Good info!

08/04/2025

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awn Marano
📞 401-232-4300
🏡 Keller Williams Realty Leading Edge

08/02/2025

We are working on some awesome new things for the New Home Buyers Club. Stay tuned.🏠

07/31/2025

Freddie Mac has some great tips for first time home buyers.

Dawn Marano
📞 401-232-4300
🏡 Keller Williams Realty Leading Edge

As you look to buy your first home, learn about the special tools and resources that can set you up for success.

07/28/2025

🏡 Hot Listing Alert! Move-In Ready Modern Ranch w/ In-Law Potential 🚨 - https://bit.ly/44o9A7p
Dawn Marano
📞 401-232-4300
🏡 Keller Williams Realty Leading Edge

07/23/2025

🐓🏡 Can You Have Backyard Chickens in Rhode Island? Here’s the Ultimate Town-by-Town Guide!
Thinking about fresh eggs from your own backyard? 🥚 Here's the scoop on which RI towns say “yes!”—and which say “no cluckin’ way”👇

✅ Towns That Allow Hens (With Some Rules!):
Barrington • Bristol* • Burrillville (Pascoag) • Charlestown • Coventry • Cranston • Cumberland • Exeter • Foster • Glocester • Hopkinton • Jamestown • Johnston • Lincoln • Little Compton • Newport • New Shoreham (Block Island) • North Kingstown • North Smithfield • Richmond • South Kingstown • Warren • Warwick (5+ acres only) • West Warwick • Westerly • Woonsocket

❌ Towns That Don’t Allow Backyard Chickens:
East Providence • North Providence • Pawtucket • Scituate • Smithfield

❓ Unknown/Confirm with Town Hall:
Central Falls • East Greenwich • Middletown • Narragansett • Portsmouth • Tiverton • West Greenwich

📝 What You Need to Know:
Most towns allow hens only (no roosters 🚫🐓)
Coop rules: size limits (usually ≤64 sq ft), height limits (≤8 ft), fencing, setbacks, and cleanliness 🧼
Some towns require permits or special use approval
🏡💛 Whether you want a cozy coop in the backyard or a sprawling homestead, let’s talk.
📩 DM me for the full Excel list or personalized town guidance!

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05/04/2025

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Dawn Marano
Keller Williams Realty Leading Edge
401-232-4300

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04/04/2025

Our friends Compass Title & Escrow, LTD giving us some education this week! We love working with them.

Title Term of the Week: What is an Appraisal?

01/21/2025

Ask us what you can qualify for!
15K!
20K!
Plus this new grant just was announced! Up to 2k more!
Find out what you can qualify for!

Up to $2,000 in grant to help with down payment and closing cost assistance for eligible homebuyers in Rhode Island.