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Good morning, Providence. This is PVD Current, the newsletter enjoyed by over 5,000 Rhode Islanders! 🗞️

What to expect in today’s Current:

• PVD is the 3rd hottest housing market 🔥 

• RI is a top state for movers 📦

• ❄️ Emergency warming shelter open overnight

Let’s get to it.

— Oscar Punchak

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Currents & Waves

📈 Providence: 3rd-Hottest Housing Market for 2025

Zillow ranks Providence as the third-hottest major housing market for 2025, with home prices projected to grow 3.4%. Affordability and proximity to pricier metros like Boston and NYC are key drivers. Providence held the No. 2 spot last year, with Buffalo, NY topping the list again. Nationwide, Zillow predicts steady price growth, recovering inventory, and challenges from affordability and mortgage rates. Hartford, ranked fourth, leads the top five with a 4.2% price growth forecast

❄️ Providence Opens Emergency Warming Center

Facing freezing temperatures, Providence City Councilors Justin Roias and Miguel Sanchez opened City Hall’s Council Chamber as an emergency warming center. Over 30 people sought refuge Tuesday night, supported by volunteers and donations of food, blankets, and coffee. The center aims to address shelter shortages and prevent further tragedies among the unhoused population. “Our goal is to keep people alive,” said Roias. Open until 7 a.m. today, the center’s future availability will be determined daily. Official warming centers across the city also remain open for assistance.

📦 RI Ranks Among Top States for Movers

Rhode Island continues to attract new residents, ranking No. 2 nationally for inbound migration in 2024, according to Atlas Van Lines, and No. 7 in a United Van Lines study. Atlas Van Lines reported 65% inbound moves to the state, up from 52% in 2023. Top reasons included job opportunities, affordability, and proximity to family. United Van Lines found 58.2% of moves into Rhode Island were job-related, with family closeness cited by 21.1% of movers. Arkansas and West Virginia topped the respective lists for highest inbound migration, while New Jersey led in outbound moves for the seventh year.

Harbor Homes

🏡 Elmwood Gem 

181 Congress in the historic Elmwood District offers 3 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, and three levels of thoughtfully designed space. Features include a modern kitchen with Samsung appliances and quartz countertops, a finished basement with a family room, and a primary suite with a custom walk-in shower. Energy-efficient systems, central air, Anderson windows, and a private yard enhance comfort. Conveniently located near downtown Providence and major highways, this newly built condo blends modern amenities with a historic setting. Images here.

Seaside Skies

WEDNESDAY

27°🌡 17° | 🌤️ | 💧 0% | 💨 WNW 24 mph

THURSDAY

31°🌡 24° | 🌤️ | 💧 7% | 💨 NW 21 mph

(The forecast as of the night before this newsletter was published.)

Sound Waves

WEDNESDAY

Nick-a-Nee’s | Bluegrass Throedown | 8:30 pm

Moonshine Alley | Wednesday Nights with Kolton Davis! | 7 pm

Maritime Matches

WEDNESDAY

🏀 Providence College vs. Butler | Amica Mutual Pavilion | 8:30PM | Tickets

That’s all for today…

Thank you for reading all the way through! Feel free to email us with any questions or suggestions. You’ll hear from us again on Friday.

Thanks,

Oscar Punchak | Publisher, PVD Current