Do you want to make your property stand out in today's market? Check out these tips to differentiate your home from others in the marketplace. 1. Curb appeal! Don't forget to stage the outside. Make sure the lawn is well manicured and the flowers are alluring. Beautify the outside to catch the attention of prospective buyers. [...]

While Providence is known for its great arts and theater community, there is a strong performing arts community throughout Rhode Island that includes the far reaches of the state. Theater by the Sea is a long-running tradition for South County residents and members of the summer community in the southern part of the state. This landmark [...]

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 [...]

This is a follow up to last week's blog on why using a Realtor to help find you a tenant might be worth your while. As the Rental Director here at Residential Properties, I can tell you it is crunch time for filling those apartments and the phones are ringing off the hook with people looking for apartments for August 1st and September 1st! [...]

Residential Properties Ltd. is an affiliate of Luxury Portfolio, the luxury face of Leading Real Estate Companies of the World, the largest global network of premier locally branded independent luxury brokerages. Based in Chicago with additional representation in London, Luxury Portfolio boasts a team with decades of experience in the [...]

Do you find yourself searching for fun summer activities that won't break the bank? Look no further. All of these concerts are free to the public! Friday Night Concert Series at Waterplace Park When: Fridays at 7:30 p.m. Where: Waterplace Park Firstworks/Washington Trust Concert Series When: Fridays through August 7, 12 p.m. Where: Washington Trust (Washington/Orange St.) [...]

What would the ocean state be without a bevy of lighthouses to visit? Below is some information on a few of our favorites. 1. Beavertail Lighthouse, Jamestown The 3rd oldest lighthouse on the Atlantic coast, originally built in 1749, Beavertail Lighthouse boasts panoramic Narragansett Bay views. It remains as Jamestown's most visited [...]

I was recently interviewed by Providence Business News about my decision to become a Green Realtor and I thought I'd take this opportunity to share why I took the time to learn about green issues and become certified. "Green" will be the way of home building and resale as we go forward. As the cost of living goes up, people are looking for [...]

TOP 5 REASONS TO HIRE A REALTOR TO HELP YOU FIND A TENANT! Recent polls show average rents are down 20%-25%, and vacancies are up. Way up. Many landlords who say they've never had to use a realtor in the past are signing with someone this season as competition is fierce for good tenants. It will cost you one month's rent, but here is why [...]

As you may already know, we hold a seasonal photo contest where our agents and staff grab their cameras and unleash their creativity! The winning photos are displayed on the home page slide show. Typically, we have three winning photos and two honorable mentions. This year we even had a tie! Winning Photographers are: [...]