This week, Rich and Cherie talked with Brenda Clement, executive director of Housing Works RI, a coalition of over 100 agencies, addressing the state’s current housing crisis, to talk about Question 9 on the Rhode Island Ballot. Approval of this referendum would permit the state to spend $50 million for affordable housing creation, which [...]

Home inspections are a win, win, win for everyone involved in the transaction. Buyers learn about the property up front, so they can proceed with greater confidence and peace of mind. Keep in mind that  very often items on the inspection list, while not structural or physical defects, become negotiating points for buyers, so lately I have [...]

Let's face it, financial planning can seem complex and a bit scary. The problem is you were probably never taught how to manage your money. Some parents don't teach children about money because they think they shouldn't talk about money with children, don't have the time, or think they don't have enough money. Parents should take the time to [...]

As you think about marketing your house, one of your greatest assets may be in your own backyardone of the best ways to increase a home's resale value is to revamp the landscape. You will not only attract more buyers and get a quicker sale but probably get a boost in your sale price as well. Consumers value a landscaped home up to 11.3 [...]