To go from gardening to art is not a far stretch.   In the city, it is a tradition.   You could always use a nice hand blown glass vase to hold your plantings.   The annual RISD Alumni + Student Art Sale on Benefit Street is a staple for East Siders and visitors alike.   The street fair draws from the gifted of RISD's past and current [...]

Editor's Note: This is part 1 of our weekly gardening series, in which Ian will share tips and his experiences throughout the growing season. Like most Rhode Islanders, I live in a small house with an even smaller backyard.  Being single and twenty-something, it was a priority for my first house to  be in a lively urban setting within [...]

From Narragansett to Cumberland and just about everywhere else in between, Residential Properties Ltd. is opening properties this Saturday and Sunday as part of the National Association of Realtors® Nationwide Open House Weekend. With around 120 homes at prices from $137,000 to $1,300,000, there is something for everyone’s needs. [...]

The spring weather in Rhode Island is unpredictable at best. However, this year’s spring has brought beautiful sunny days and stunning scenery to our little State. I’m proud to say that we were able to capture a bit of that essence in our 2012 Spring Photo Contest. We had such an overwhelming response last winter when we turned the [...]

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, [...]