Ever wonder what your real estate agent does when not showing houses on weekends, evenings, and every other waking moment? Well, Residential Properties has some very active and competitive people. During the last three days, we had some great accomplishments. There were two golf tournaments in the blistering heat on Monday for the Realtors [...]

Watch Libby Isaacson, Chief Operating Officer for Residential Properties Ltd. discuss the 2nd quarter 2009 market report. Libby discusses the state of the market and some of the trends we've discovered over the past few months.

It's the middle of August and finally summer seems to be here. There are several great events this weekend for everyone to enjoy. Make sure you check them out. 1. Bobby Doyle Summer Classic When: Saturday, August 15, 2009 at 5pm Where: Narragansett Pier School (Narragansett, RI) This non-profit road race is a 5 mile course that supports the Bobby Doyle [...]

Many of our agents are very devoted to their pets and we know that many clients share the same feelings. Our Cumberland office recently published an advertisement in the Valley Breeze which includes their pets in the photo opportunity. The dogs not only got along, but also upstaged their owners as they always do. In addition to being cute, [...]

I have been selling real estate in Rhode Island for thirty-four years and 2009 will probably go down in my book as the most challenging. Everyday, I work to untangle a negotiation that is stuck or a problem that needs to be solved. Our typical spring market generally begins in March and ends in June. The high-end typically is very quiet in [...]

I bumped into Anne Nolan at a toy store the other day; Anne is one of those quiet remarkable people who aren't getting famous for what she does. Anne is the President of Crossroads Rhode Island, an organization that provides comprehensive services and other support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, to thousands of homeless individuals and [...]

Watch Nelson Taylor discuss the pros and cons of investing in today's Real Estate market. He brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in investment properties and commercial Real Estate. Nelson has adapted to today's market and grows his business by guiding investors who are looking to take action during the downswing.

Watch Rich Epstein discuss the home buying process and stress the importance of working with a local real estate expert. Rich who is our corporate trainer at Residential Properties Ltd. Also gives some great insight and candid information regarding local communities.

Looking for an apartment for September 1st here in Providence? Join the club! The rental scene is nearing critical mass. Students & faculty are entering the area colleges, the competition for the good spaces gets fierce, and people get desperate to secure an apartment. If you find a place you want, I recommend you be prepared to rent it on [...]

The Federal Reserve Board recently amended Regulation Z to conform to the requirements of the Mortgage Disclosure Improvement Act of 2008. The purpose of this amendment is to let consumers to know, prior to closing, what their closing fees and charges will be. These changes are good for borrowers, but if you are not prepared, issues may [...]