Michael  Pereira

Michael Pereira

Broker/Associate

License #: REB.0019149

Long Realty Inc.

Mobile:
401-775-9288
Office:
401-647-5454
Email Me
Michael  Pereira

Michael Pereira

Broker/Associate

License #: REB.0019149

Long Realty Inc.

Mobile:
401-775-9288
Office:
401-647-5454
Email Me

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3 VA loan assumption myths that are costing your clients money

USA Real Estate News-Inman - Thu, 2026-08-20 12:51
Although assuming a VA loan can be an attractive option for buyers, it comes with a host of caveats that clients and agents must be prepared for, Travis Winfield writes.

Connecticut Realtor’s listing was used in a TikTok scam. Here’s the red flags to look out for

USA Real Estate News-RISMedia - Thu, 2026-08-20 12:45

(TNS)–Two TikTok users shared posts about a Connecticut property for rent in July — but the property was never available to rent. The property, a three-bedroom home in Harwinton, originally was listed for sale for $599,000 by Hartford County-based Realtor Geena Becker. But on TikTok, the same property was advertised as a rental for $1,400 monthly with utilities…

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Fed minutes show growing support for rate hike by September

USA Real Estate News-Inman - Thu, 2026-08-20 12:24
Fed officials are showing more appetite for a rate hike than last month's vote let on — and mortgage activity is still feeling the squeeze. Here's what the minutes reveal.

NY Private-Listing Bill Awaits Governor Signature, Focused on ‘Informed Choice’

USA Real Estate News-RISMedia - Thu, 2026-08-20 12:19

New York looks likely to become the latest state to create restrictions on private listings. On June 1, the New York State Senate passed the Fair and Transparent Real Estate Listings Act, after amending the bill to include an opt-out option for sellers. The act’s intention is to prevent properties from only being available on…

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NY Private Listing Bill Awaits Governor Signature, Focused on ‘Informed Choice’

USA Real Estate News-RISMedia - Thu, 2026-08-20 12:19

New York looks likely to become the latest state to create restrictions on private listings. On June 1, the New York State Senate passed the Fair and Transparent Real Estate Listings Act, after amending the bill to include an opt-out option for sellers. The act’s intention is to prevent properties from only being available on…

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Rates Still Sitting in the ‘Silver Lining,’ But Future is ‘Volatile’

USA Real Estate News-RISMedia - Thu, 2026-08-20 12:14

Mortgage rates remain mostly better historically as this week and last observed some slight decreases, according to the latest data from Freddie Mac. However, the persistence of economic and market headwinds put this silver lining at risk. The latest Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey® saw the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) average 6.65% as of…

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Better sues former CEO as battle over board turns ugly

USA Real Estate News-Inman - Thu, 2026-08-20 12:10
Better has sued founder and former CEO Vishal Garg, escalating a rapidly deteriorating dispute over control of the mortgage company.

Cold, Hard Facts: How to Handle Freezing Temps and Clients

USA Real Estate News-RISMedia - Thu, 2026-08-20 11:27

As much of the country has been enveloped in scorching heat recently, is it too early to start planning for issues that arise during the cold months? Not in this industry, as deals take months to close and market seasonality can always upend your business. Warm weather is ideal for showing houses, unless there’s a…

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Christie’s International Real Estate Launches in Abu Dhabi

USA Real Estate News-RISMedia - Thu, 2026-08-20 11:15

Christie’s International Real Estate is launching in Abu Dhabi, bringing its global luxury real estate network to the growing market.  The new agency, Christie’s International Real Estate Abu Dhabi, is owned by Jackie Johns and Dinesh Chhatwani, the team behind Christie’s International Real Estate Dubai, the brand’s 2025 Affiliate of the Year. Christie’s noted that…

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When you ask AI for the best agent, top producers often lose out

USA Real Estate News-Inman - Thu, 2026-08-20 10:22
New Local Falcon research finds 91.5 percent of top-producing agents never show up in AI search results, and the ones who do usually wrote their own "best agent" ranking.
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Top-Producing Rhode Island Realtor® | Mike Pereira

Mike Pereira is a top-producing Rhode Island Realtor® has been proudly serving buyers and sellers throughout the state since 2003. Known for delivering results in competitive markets, Mike is a trusted real estate expert specializing in residential sales, strategic pricing, and skilled negotiation.

As a consistently high-performing real estate agent in Rhode Island, Mike has helped hundreds of clients successfully buy and sell homes by combining deep local market knowledge with a client-first approach. His expertise spans first-time homebuyers, luxury properties, relocations, and investment real estate.
In recognition of his leadership, professionalism, and outstanding contributions to the real estate industry, Mike was honored as the 2022 Rhode Island Realtor® of the Year — one of the highest distinctions awarded to real estate professionals in the state.

Clients choose Mike Pereira for his proven track record, transparent communication, and ability to navigate complex transactions with confidence and precision. Whether you’re buying a home, selling a property, or investing in Rhode Island real estate, Mike provides the experience, strategy, and results-driven guidance needed to succeed.

If you’re searching for a top real estate agent in Rhode Island, Mike Pereira delivers experience you can trust and results you can count on.

License #: REB.0019149

Specialty: Homes, Farms and Land

Awards: ePro® SRS® ABR® PSA® SRES® AHWD® GREEN® C2EX®

Area Covered: Barrington, Bristol, Burrillville, Central Falls, Charlestown, Coventry, Cranston, Cumberland, East Greenwich, East Providence, Exeter, Foster, Fremont, Jamestown, Johnston, Lincoln, Little Compton, Middletown, Narragansett, New Shoreham, Newport, North Providence, North Smithfield, Portsmouth, Providence, Prudence Island, Scituate, Smithfield, South Kingstown, Tiverton, Warren, Warwick, Westerly, West Greenwich, West Warwick, Woonsocket

Languages Spoken: Afrikaans, Akkadian, Albanian, AmericanSignLang, Arabic, Aramaic, Armenian, Assyrian, Aymara, BahasaMalaysia, Bangala, Basque, Bavarian, Belorusian, Bengali, Berber, Braille, Breton, Bulgarian, Burmese, Cambodian, Cantonese, Catalan, Cherokee, Croatian, Czech, Dakota, Danish, Dauphinois, Dutch, Egyptian, English, EnglishSignLangu, Esperanto, Estonian, Finnish, Flemish, French, FrenchSignLangua, Frisian, Fukienese, Gaelic, Galician, Georgian, German, Greek, Guarani, Gujarati, Hakka, Halaka, Hausa, Hawaiian, Hebrew, Hindi, Hungarian, Icelandic, Indonesian, Interlingua, Italian, Japanese, Javanese, Kamilaroi, Korean, Kurdish, Ladino, Latin, Latvian, Lithuanian, Lojban, LowGerman, Luganda, Macedonian, Malayalam, Maltese, Mandarin, Manx, Maori, Maya, Mohawk, Mon, Mongolian, Myanmar, Nahuatl, Navajo, Nepalese, Norman, Norwegian, Occitan, Ojibwe, Oneida, Papiamentu, Farsi, Phoenician, Pidgin, Pitcairn, Polish, Portuguese, Punjabi, Quechua, Rasta, Romanian, Romansch, Romany, Russian, Sanskrit, Sardinian, Saxon, Scots, Serbian, Sinhalese, Slovak, Slovenian, Spanish, Sranan, Sudanese, Swabian, Swahili, Swedish, Tagalog, Talossan, Tamil, Telugu, Thai, Tlingit, Turkish, Ukrainian, Urdu, Viennese, Vietnamese, Welsh, Wu, YiddishDesignation: ABR, ePRO, PSA, SRS, SRES, GREEN, AHWD