Yesterday, on my radio show, Rich and Steve were in the studio with the latest market update and an analysis of this weeks real estate news. They also spoke with Elizabeth Cournoyer, a sales associate from our Barrington office, to highlight a very special waterfront property on [...]

At  Residential Properties, we work hard to buy and sell real estate on a professional level. Even though the company focuses on providing homes to those who can afford them, we have not forgotten about those who cannot necessarily purchase a home in the traditional sense. Last week I joined [...]

Though single family home sales have been slowly rising month to month since July , total single-family home sales were down 29.55% during the third quarter compared with the same quarter last year according to the Rhode Island Association of Realtors.   1,653 homes sold during the third quarter, compared with 2,343 homes last year, while [...]

We know, it’s that time of year again. Long gone are the 90 degree days and afternoons spent at the beach.  So as we take our mittens out of storage and start our annual celebration of sweater weather, should we not guard our homes the same way we do our being? With another Nor’easter right around the corner, the time has come to [...]

According to the American Cancer Society over 207,090 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer by the end of 2010. Although there have been significant improvements in the treatment and early detection of this cancer, allowing millions of women to beat the illness, we all know, or, at least, know of someone who has been affected by breast [...]

At Residential Properties we have some of the most creative and talented sales associates in the business. As I posted numerous times in the past, we hold a seasonal photo contest. It’s a great opportunity for our agents and staff to grab their cameras and unleash some creativity. The winning photographs are added to the slide show on our [...]

When redesigning or remodeling your home it is important to evaluate different building materials. As energy prices increase, investing in sustainable building and design is a great way to save on monthly utility costs. While many of these materials and fixtures fall under the "green" category, including them in your design philosophy can [...]

If you are a regular listener to the show, you know we are strong proponents of sustainable design and building practices. No longer a fad of the Eco-chic, nor just "greenwashing", nearly 25% of all new construction projects in the U.S. are LEED-registered, and the number of states with green building policies and programs increased from 13 [...]

With such a close proximity to the sea, how could our "Ocean State" not have a torrid love affair with all things seafood? This weekend, Newport will be home to the 20th annual [...]