This weekend Residential Properties LTD will be taking part in NAR’s   Nationwide Open House Weekend.  While technology has revolutionized the way people look for homes, there is still no better way to get feedback and to create interest for a listing than an open house. According to the latest NAR "Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers" [...]

This week Steve and I spoke with Nellie Gorbea, Executive Director of Housing Works RI. Housing Works RI is a coalition of 140 organizations whose goal is to ensure the state has enough affordable homes to meet the need. Last Thursday they issued their third annual [...]

This week Rich and Steve had a call from Margaret in North Providence asking about the proposed 13% tax on private home rentals. Article 24 of Governor Chafee's budget would require owners to collect taxes totaling 13 % on short-term rentals of homes, cottages and condominiums. Originally designed with high-end summer rentals in mind, it [...]

This Sunday, March 25th, Residential Properties Ltd. is throwing a Condo-rrific Open House Event. From 11:00AM-3:30PM, 42 units will be open to the public. Scattered across the state, we’ve got the ultimate condo for every lifestyle. From hip to elegant, these units range from a new construction with water views to an exposed brick [...]

The tax code changes all the time so I always like to   consult with my tax gurus at Picerrelli Gilstein and Co.   L.L.C.   Based in Providence, PG and Co. is a full service world-class accounting firm whose clients include   large international companies, entrepreneurs, small   companies, professional practices and individuals.   Rich [...]

UPDATE: Homestead Tax Exemption Reapplication Deadline Extended to April 6. Read more... Last month, Sally appeared on The Money Pro$ and discussed how high property taxes effect everyone, especially during recessions. She pointed out “One thing every homeowner should do is make sure you have every exemption coming to you: Homestead, [...]

This week Steve and I spoke with Pam O’Connor, President and CEO of Leading Real Estate Companies of the World®, the largest real estate network, with over 550 independent real estate firms producing $225 billion in annual sales in over 30 countries. Pam was named one of the top 25 thought leaders by NAR, as well as one of [...]

This week Steve and I were live at the Rhode Island Convention center for the 2012 Flower Show. You can never underestimate the power of curb appeal when marketing homes, and landscaping can make or break it.   But even more than merely curb appeal; good landscaping really adds value to a home.   A University of Florida study showed that [...]

If you had a chance to see me this month on The Money Pro$, we were talking about property taxes.   High property taxes affect everyone, but especially during recessions and property values have declined each year since 2006, yet property taxes have increased. Rhode Island is a great place to live, but it does come at a price;   If you [...]

We debuted our seasonal photo contest way back in the fall of 2008 and it’s always a difficult decision choosing the winning photograph. We received dozens of photos this winter and decided to turn the judging over to our [...]