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Rhode Island ranks 12th in average VA home loan amount in 2023

By Ocean State Today | Oct 3, 2024

With $410,982 in issued loans, Rhode Island ranked 12th for the average amount of a VA home loan in 2023, according to figures provided by the Veteran Affairs Home Loans Index.

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In Rhode Island, 25 people have died after receiving COVID-19 “vaccine”

By Ocean State Today | Sep 30, 2024

Rhode Island registered 25 deaths after admission of a “COVID-19” MRNA injection, according to the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS).

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VA provides 135 home loans in Rhode Island totaling $58.7 million in Q2

By Ocean State Today | Sep 28, 2024

The U.S. Department of Veterans' Affairs (VA) issued 135 home loans totaling $58.7 million in Rhode Island during the second quarter of the fiscal year 2024, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Rhode Island experiences lower inflation rate than national average as of August 2024

By Ocean State Today | Sep 26, 2024

As of August 2024, Rhode Island experienced a 17.2% increase in prices of goods and services since January 2021, compared to the nationwide trend of a 20.3% increase.

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VA provides 86 home purchase loans in Rhode Island in Q2

By Ocean State Today | Sep 25, 2024

There were 86 VA home purchase loans issued in Rhode Island in the second quarter of the fiscal year 2024 totaling $39.6 million, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Average VA Purchase Loan amount in Rhode Island increases from Q1 to Q2

By Ocean State Today | Sep 22, 2024

The average VA Purchase Loan amount for Rhode Island in the second quarter of fiscal year 2024 was $460,222, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Rhode Island receives $7 million in VA Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans during Q2

By Ocean State Today | Sep 20, 2024

The VA issued 17 Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Rhode Island during the second quarter of fiscal year 2024, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Common Cause warns Pawtucket on Voting Rights Act violations in primary election

By Ocean State Today | Sep 19, 2024

On September 18, Common Cause Rhode Island sent a letter to Ken McGill, City Registrar for the City of Pawtucket, and the Pawtucket Board of Canvassers warning them about violations of the Voting Rights Act’s language access requirements during the September 10 primary election.

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VA home loan amount averages $434,483 in Rhode Island for Q2

By Ocean State Today | Sep 16, 2024

The average VA home loan amount in Rhode Island during the second quarter of the fiscal year 2024 was $434,483, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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VA provides 14.9% fewer home purchase loans in Rhode Island in Q2

By Ocean State Today | Sep 14, 2024

There were 86 VA home purchases in Rhode Island in the second quarter of the VA's fiscal year 2024, totaling $39.6 million in loans, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Rhode Island sees less individual income tax revenue in Q1

By Ocean State Today | Sep 13, 2024

The first quarter brought in $320 million in individual income tax revenue for Rhode Island, a 20.6% decrease from the fourth quarter of 2023, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

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Rhode Island ranks 49th in total VA home loans during Q2

By Ocean State Today | Sep 10, 2024

Rhode Island ranked 49th in the nation in VA home loans in the second quarter of 2024, with 135 loans issued, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Rhode Island ranked 12th in average VA home loan amount in Q2

By Ocean State Today | Sep 7, 2024

With $434,483 in home loans issued, Rhode Island ranked 12th in average loan amount for VA home loans in the second quarter of fiscal year 2024, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Analysis: Rhode Island one of 25 states allowing boys to play girls’ high school sports

By Ocean State Today | Sep 6, 2024

An analysis by Ocean State Today shows that, following President Biden's new Title IX protections in April 2024, which redefined “sex” to include “gender-identity,” Rhode Island is one of 25 states that allow boys to play in girls' high school sports.

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Number of VA loans issued in Rhode Island increased by 10.7% from Q2 2023 to Q2 2024

By Ocean State Today | Sep 4, 2024

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) issued 135 home loans in Rhode Island, totaling $58.7 million, during the second quarter of the fiscal year 2024, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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VA issues more Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Rhode Island in Q2 vs. Q1 2024

By Ocean State Today | Sep 3, 2024

The VA issued 17 Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Rhode Island during the second quarter of fiscal year 2024, compared to one loan the previous quarter, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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In Rhode Island, 25 people have died after receiving COVID-19 “vaccine”

By Ocean State Today | Aug 31, 2024

Rhode Island registered 25 deaths after admission of a “COVID-19” MRNA injection, according to the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS).

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Average VA home loan amount in Rhode Island increases in Q2

By Ocean State Today | Aug 29, 2024

The average VA home loan amount in Rhode Island during the second quarter of the fiscal year 2024 was $434,483, a 3.5% increase over the previous quarter, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Rhode Island inflation under national average as of July 2024

By Ocean State Today | Aug 28, 2024

As of July 2024, Rhode Island experienced a 17% increase in prices of goods and services since January 2021, compared to the nationwide trend of a 20.2% increase.

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VA’s Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Rhode Island average $413,102 for Q2

By Ocean State Today | Aug 26, 2024

The VA’s Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Rhode Island for the second quarter of the fiscal year 2024 averaged $413,102, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.