Originally built in 1868, the Oscar J. Rathbun Mansion was designed by renowned architect Michael Valk. This historic Italianate brownstone with mansard roof resembles Valk’s work on several of the Newport mansions, and features an oval theme with intricate details throughout. The interior of the home abounds with intricate period details [...]

  In spite of an uneventful start, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is still expecting a fairly active hurricane season.     Hurricane Sandy struck the East Coast last   October, causing $18.75 billion  in insured property losses in 15 states and the  District of Columbia, according to the Property Claim [...]

Set back from the street on over an acre of wooded land, this custom-built Ranch offers a one-of-a-kind residence located in the lovely hillside neighborhood of Cowesett. The home welcomes you into a flowing open floor plan complemented by marble floors and a cove ceiling. This ideal entertaining space walks out to an expansive flagstone [...]

There is much ado about the dip in pending sales last month with many attributing the drop to the rise in interest rates. I am not that worried, sales generally fall off every summer, no matter what the market. We are clearly in a recovery and this is just a normal yearly   decline.   Fannie Mae’s July 2013 National Housing Survey showed [...]

    Last week a client called me about listing their house and wanted to know if now was a good time to sell or should they wait for Spring. Technically, there really is no bad time to sell your home. The market is busiest during May and June, but people buy and sell houses sell all year. If you are thinking about putting your home on the [...]

Local REALTORS® from throughout Rhode Island joined together this past Sunday to host the 3rd Annual Home Run 5K Run/Walk to benefit Habitat For Humanity. The event kicked-off at the Quonset O Club starting with an 8:00 am registration, followed by the start of the race at 10:00 am, and the 1K Kids Dash at 11:00 am. “It was a picture [...]

Situated along a quiet country lane in Rumstick, this lovely renovated Dutch Colonial is set on nearly one-and-a-half acres of waterfront property overlooking beautiful Smith’s Cove. The home is highlighted by a stylishly designed gourmet kitchen, a second floor master suite with private bath, and a lovely screened-in porch. Outside, a [...]

Condominium sales have really come back strong this year, according to the Rhode Island Association of Realtors.   Starting with a whopping 60% year over year increase in January, sales were up nearly 32% in the first half of the year, and the prices continue to rise, 37% in the first quarter and 28% in the second. Condos are appealing to a [...]

Originally constructed in 1798, The Parker Borden House is an authentic example of Federal architecture, displaying a dentilled cornice, gable roof, and quoined corners. The former home to the Hearth House bed & breakfast, this historic residence stands at the northern tip of Bristol Harbor, delivering sweeping views of the water. The [...]

Originally built in 1875, this fabulous waterfront Victorian features three levels of living space with high ceilings, original details, and sweeping panoramic views of the Narraganset Bay. This residence offers an array of wonderful outdoor entertaining areas, including a pair of covered porches, a second level deck, a lovely greenhouse, [...]