I have been keeping a close watch on the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). More than 5 million homeowners use the program administered by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)    which provides flood coverage through a network of over 90 private companies. Three lapses in the program this year have left many buyers and [...]

As we get lost in the hustle and bustle of every day life, it's easy to take for granted the historic significance of buildings that surround us. Benefit Street, located on Providence's East Side, contains some of the oldest preserved structures in the country and serves as a reminder of our little state's rich history. After [...]

This morning on the Today Show, real estate expert Barbara Corcoran showed affordable properties from across the nation—all under $400,000— and showcased a charming home in our little town of Cumberland. This property is located at [...]

On Friday October 1st, our CEO, Sally Lapides, was featured as a guest speaker at Year Up Providence, a work force development program that gives 18 to 24 year olds the tools needed to succeed in the business world. Sally Lapides became acquainted with [...]

Some new regulations went into effect this week that you should be aware of if you are looking for an FHA approved Loan, and considering that The Federal Housing Administration is involved in 70% of all U.S. home loans these days,   that pretty much covers just about everyone. As of October 4, 2011, you must have a minimum credit score of [...]

It is sometimes fortunate to sit near someone, for someday they may be famous. So it is for me to be near our Information Technology guru here at Residential Properties. Tom Flanagan is now writing articles on Real Estate Technology for Inman News. Inman is an independent online news and information source for the Real Estate community and [...]

Just when you thought blogs were not interactive, Tom conducted a survey about your favorite Rhode Island autumn activities. The results came in with the fall foliage drive gathering the most votes (Newport’s Oktoberfest was way behind - must be the bridge thing), but we thought it was best to give you a guide to them all. This Columbus [...]

Residential Properties is opening up about 80 houses this Sunday across the state for viewing. With so many options available, we've definitely got the home, condominium or townhouse that you've been looking for. In order to help you plan your visits, we have created these interactive maps with pictures and property details. Northern Rhode [...]

This week on my radio show, besides talking about the latest market updates with Steve and Rich, we highlight an amazing historic property in Foster, RI. Nelson Taylor of Residential Properties describes the draw of this 1726 Cape, known as the Hopkins Tucker House. It's not every day in Rhode Island Real Estate that you come across a home [...]

For the eleventh year, the Providence Rotary Club is holding their annual fund raising event the street painting festival. This year the venue is the Bank of America Skating Center right next to Burnside Park. This will provide a nice smooth surface for the artist. The Rotary is hoping that many more people will attend this year's event, [...]