Although there has been scant need for the down jackets this December here in Rhode Island, the advantages of lower heating costs and being able to get outside for even more activities are welcome.   However, there are ways to get into the seasonal spirit down in Newport. The local [...]

Marketing Real Estate has changed tremendously since I started in the business more than 30 years ago, and it has exploded in the last 10 years with the growth of online marketing and most recently videos. This week I had one of my favorite guests, Tom Flanagan back in the studio with me.   Tom is my Technology Director and always comes to [...]

Being part of a community that is rich in culture and architecture has always been interesting to me. As the holidays draw closer, Providence is finding new ways to celebrate what makes our city unique. This December you have the chance improve a building as well as enjoy those that have been lovingly restored to splendor. [...]

Since the holiday season is upon us, we thought it might be appropriate to give a quick update on Residential Properties charity endeavors. A few weeks ago, we blogged about the [...]

73% of homeowners would be more likely to list with agents using video and by 2013, video will be 90% of all consumer Internet traffic. Residential Properties has been producing videos of properties and communities for a few years now. We understand the unique role that video plays in marketing. Video is a perfect medium for the real estate [...]

This week I had one of my all time favorite guests on the show, James Brayton Hall, the Executive Director of The Providence Preservation Society (PPS). In the post-war period the trend was to try and make all American cities look the same, but several early adopters of preservation like PPS saw the beauty and importance of preserving our [...]

Last night marked the final celebration of Providence’s 375th Anniversary. This five month long bash honored the legacy of Roger Williams and his ideals through a number of initiatives, such as the Providence Community Library Summer Series and the Beer Garden Music Series in Burnside Park. We came together one last time yesterday, joining Mayor [...]

As December approaches, it comes time for the Annual “Little Pictures” art show in Providence. Again this year, Residential Properties is excited to have one of our agents, Catherine McKinnon as a featured artist. For 31 years, Catherine had dedicated her passion for art by creating opportunities for students and communities in Rhode [...]

Anna Clancy, an RPL agent, has been involved with the Barrington schools since 1997. Over the years, she has served in a variety of functions—helping in the classroom, serving on district wide committees, working with PTOs—but her most recent engagement is with the [...]

As you may know, I’m one of the professionals on the new Fox Providence show The Money Pro$. My last appearance was on the episode about the real estate market, which ran in August. You can catch a replay of my segment on buying in today's market below. This Sunday, The Money Pro$ will debut a program on Business Succession Planning. Only [...]