We just launched our new Commercial Real Estate site, RPL-Commercial.com! The new site lets users search all of the commercial listings in the Statewide MLS, which includes Rhode Island, South Eastern Massachusetts and nearby Connecticut. The site features a helpful "Quick Search" where users can filter the property search by: [...]

Waterfire Providence', a Rhode Island claim to fame thanks to artist Barnaby Evans, is back in 2009 with its first of 9 full lightings throughout the summer. With college commencement celebrations this weekend, the event on Saturday is sure to be well attended. New this year is [...]

Liz Messier, Sally and I just returned from the 2009 Providence Business News Business Women Award Luncheon where Sally was honored as an industry leader. It was lovely to be among so many successful business women, each with an intriguing story to share. The event was held at the Providence Marriott on Orms street where we enjoyed hors [...]

Sidewalk Sale Friday, May 22nd and Saturday, May 23rd Who: Shoppers who have been eying something at one of the beautiful boutiques downtown and those who haven't visited Downcity Providence in awhile. What: Sidewalk Sale - specials both inside the stores and outside on the sidewalk When: 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. Where: Westminster Street, Downtown Providence [...]

For the past few months, I've been writing a column in the Business Section of the Jewish Voice & Herald entitled Real Estate Insight. My most recent article was written after spending two days with a client relocating from outside the Ocean State. Here's what I took home from the experience after seeking advice from our Director of [...]

You may have missed "Bike to Work Day" on May 15th, but it's not too late to start your 2-wheeled commute as the entire month of May has been designated "Bike Month". There are some great local resources for those interested in trying a bike commute. [...]

What's better during recession time than a free night out? Gallery Night Providence offers just this. Every third Thursday from March-November, galleries throughout Providence open their doors to the public. The event offers free parking at 7 locations, "Art Bus" tours, and a central information booth which recently relocated to Regency [...]

FAM is throwing their inaugural event tonight, featuring a gallery exhibit including various artists, fashion shows at 9 and 11 p.m., a musical guest and DJ throughout the night. The event was created in response to recent budget cuts within the arts, and FAM was formed as a way to support youth programming. [...]

Spring is finally here and most of my agents, myself included, are seeing signs of life in the Real Estate market. The latest figures are confirming what we have been seeing, and a visit from NAR's top economist last week gave us all a little hope that we are finally starting to work through the excess inventory that is bogging down the [...]