Did you know that there are 30 Islands in Narragansett Bay? That was my trivia question this week, and it got me thinking about all of the wonderful things that the Narragansett Bay offers our state. The Bay's three largest islands are Aquidneck (Newport), Conanicut (Jamestown), and Prudence, but there are also 30 smaller islands dotting [...]

New to the city and wondering where to live? Providence is a highly diverse town, with a vibe and flair to suit pretty much any lifestyle. Whether you want a posh urban flat with glass walls and dramatic skyline views, a charming historic apartment stepping out to cobblestone and gas lanterns, or a renovated loft with 16 foot ceilings and [...]

The RI Fire Safety Code Board of Appeal and Review has postponed fire safety requirements for interconnected smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in three-unit dwellings in the state until Dec. 31, 2010. The Board first extended the deadline until July 1, 2009 to address questions about wireless technology, interpretations of the code, short [...]

Did you know that you can research neighborhoods, compare communities, decipher cost of living and review schools on every property page? Our community and neighborhood information is powered by [...]

We just added a great new feature to our advanced search! Our website users will now have the ability to search by neighborhood. Our database includes over 3,000 neighborhoods and includes an easy-to-use auto-fill. For example, say you are only interested in living in Wayland Square. Now you can narrow your search just to that area of [...]

The RI Fire Safety Code Board of Appeal and Review has postponed fire safety requirements for interconnected smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in three-unit dwellings in the state until Dec. 31, 2010. The Board first extended the deadline until July 1, 2009 to address questions about wireless technology, interpretations of the code, short [...]

Amidst the buzz about our struggling economy, you may have heard now is the best time to invest in real estate with prices the lowest they've been in years. But did you know it's also a great time to rent? Amongst established rental property owners in the Providence area there appears to be a consensus: Rents, like asking prices, are the [...]

Residential Properties is throwing a First-Time Home Buyer Open House Extravaganza this Sunday, June 14th. We will be showcasing a home for every lifestyle. These homes include everything from new construction to meticulously maintained homes with unique details. The event will showcase Cape Cod Style houses, ranches, and a variety of styles [...]

What: Providence Art Festival, 100+ juried Artists, musicians, craftsmen, and food vendors When: Saturday, June 13th, from 10:30 a.m. -5:30 p.m. Where: Downcity Providence, Westminster Street

The Pending Home Sales Index, rose for the third month in a row 6.7 % from March, and is 3.2% above April 2008. Lawrence Yun, NAR chief economist, said buyers are responding to very favorable market conditions. The $8,000 tax credit is beginning to impact the market, since first-time buyers must finalize their purchase by November 30 to get [...]