The Superbowl signals the start of the Spring Real Estate Season and every year I do a review of the high end market that I call the Real Estate Superbowl.   Someone asked me why I do a show about 5 million dollar houses when so few people are in that market? ; The high end is a good economic indicator for the general economy, and if you [...]

This week on my radio show, Ian Barnacle, Steve Tetzner and I will be hosting our annual special segment called “The Super Bowl of Real Estate.” As is our custom, we will discuss the elite of the real estate market and showcase certain high end properties. Our cutoff starts at $1 million for a list price. In Rhode Island this usually [...]

Looking at the aftermath of the harsh snowstorms that plagued the Northeast this week, it’s easy for us to forget what the landscape was like before the snow. Although our near future may be vexed by icy sidewalks, tedious shoveling and highway holdups, we thought we’d create a video to remind you of beautiful Providence without the [...]

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, at Residential Properties we have some of the most creative and talented sales associates in the business! As you may know, 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 [...]

Remember back in High School when your best friend had all the dates, and you thought, ‘what do they have that I don't have?'  If you are one of the 5,000 single families that are on the market, you might be thinking that about the 88 homes that did sell last week.   What did those listings have? Perhaps it was a savvy and honest Realtor [...]

Each Sunday morning we discuss the issues and events of the past week surrounding the Real Estate market in Rhode Island. I am so happy to bring our knowledge to you in that format. With the past year as one of those rebuilding years into the next up cycle in real estate, we are always looking to give you the best prespective on what is at [...]

If you haven’t already heard, TF Green Airport has recently made strides to being a more significant transportation hub in Rhode Island. A new transportation complex, called the “InterLink,” allows travelers to experience all the amenities of a world class airport. Boasting the slogan “Connecting You to New England,” this new [...]

On January 6th our CEO, Sally Lapides, was featured as a guest speaker for the incoming class of students at Year Up Providence. She was joined by our Director of Information Technology, Tom Flanagan, and Steve Tetzner, Vice President of Homestar Mortgage. Year Up is a work force development program that gives 18 to 24 year olds the tools [...]

As I reflect on the horrors of this past weekend in Tucson, Arizona, it occurs to me that we can all learn from this catastrophe and apply its lessons to help us move forward.  Words matter. How each of us expresses anger can make a huge difference between a successful dialogue and one that ends in tragedy. When I apply this lesson to the [...]