This week I had one of my all time favorite guests on the show, James Brayton Hall, the Executive Director of The Providence Preservation Society (PPS). In the post-war period the trend was to try and make all American cities look the same, but several early adopters of preservation like PPS saw the beauty and importance of preserving our [...]

Last night marked the final celebration of Providence’s 375th Anniversary. This five month long bash honored the legacy of Roger Williams and his ideals through a number of initiatives, such as the Providence Community Library Summer Series and the Beer Garden Music Series in Burnside Park. We came together one last time yesterday, joining Mayor [...]

As December approaches, it comes time for the Annual “Little Pictures” art show in Providence. Again this year, Residential Properties is excited to have one of our agents, Catherine McKinnon as a featured artist. For 31 years, Catherine had dedicated her passion for art by creating opportunities for students and communities in Rhode [...]

Anna Clancy, an RPL agent, has been involved with the Barrington schools since 1997. Over the years, she has served in a variety of functions—helping in the classroom, serving on district wide committees, working with PTOs—but her most recent engagement is with the [...]

As you may know, I’m one of the professionals on the new Fox Providence show The Money Pro$. My last appearance was on the episode about the real estate market, which ran in August. You can catch a replay of my segment on buying in today's market below. This Sunday, The Money Pro$ will debut a program on Business Succession Planning. Only [...]

One never knows what you might stumble into at the invitation of a friend. Last night was one of those evenings as I attended a show performed by Margarita Martinez called “Well Behaved Women Rarely Make History (or Thanks for the Bumper Sticker)”   at The Roots Café in Providence. The Roots Café, an arts and cultural center, is [...]

The holiday season seems to be rushing in on us. For some it’s a great time, but for others it can be tough because the economy has taken a huge toll on their resources. That’s why we think it’s a necessary task to be involved in community projects. This year, we want to acknowledge [...]

We debuted our photo contest back in the Fall of 2008 and it popularity has grown larger than ever expected with no signs of slowing down! Since its inception, we have received hundreds of photos that showcase our  beautiful little State and this Autumn was no exception. With so many wonderful  photos submitted this Fall, it was certainly [...]

According to the  Insurance Information Institute (I.I.I.), 2011 will be a record setting year for federal disaster declarations. So far there have been nearly 90 disaster declarations, so we should end the year with over 3 times the average of 34 per year. Hurricane season always makes me think about reviewing my homeowner's insurance [...]

If you’re in Providence or Newport this week make sure you stick around because it is the time to taste Rhode Island. As you are probably sick of Halloween candy, Newport and Providence are showcasing delicious food, menus and entertainment that illustrate the taste and culture that compose our state. On November 2nd, the Botanical Gardens [...]