How important is the proficiency of a school system in the decision process for a new home? As the school year draws to a close it is a good time to evaluate that question. GoLocalProv.com, the online newspaper for Rhode Island,   posted their second annual ranking of public high schools around the state.   During their research on the [...]

As you may know, we hold a seasonal photo contest and the Spring Photo Contest is always the most challenging. The Spring weather in New England can be difficult to predict. It can be 70 degrees and sunny one day and a surprise snow shower can suddenly strike the next. However, this year’s Spring has brought some pleasant days and stunning [...]

This week on my radio show, Rich and Steve are in the studio with Elizabeth Messier, Director of the Residential Properties Ltd. Corporate Services  and Relocation Department. Moving can often be a daunting task, and the client services provided by our Relocation Team can help make your move much less stressful. Our Relocation Professionals [...]

We recently made some really cool changes to our Facebook page. If you haven't seen it lately, check it out. We've uploaded some great photo sets including several spectacular shots of Block Island photographed by our own Chris Whirlow. We also have some beautiful photography of our Capital City and the East Side of Providence. The photos of [...]

This week on my radio show, I’ll be in the studio with Billy Whitty from Homestar Mortgage and Architect Lisa Foster from Reconstructure LLC. Coming from a Providence based interior architecture and design firm, Lisa will discuss how an architect can add value to a remodeling project, and the importance of design. In addition, Rich Morin, [...]

Last week Rich and Steve had a great conversation with Jim Houle, from James Houle and Associates, a Portsmouth, RI based Real Estate Appraisal and Consulting firm. We have heard how low appraisals are killing sales, while this may be partly true, it does not tell the whole story. New Appraiser Independence Requirements replacing the HVCC [...]

There has been a lot of commentary about how low appraised values have killed sales. There is some truth to this, but it certainly does not paint the whole picture, and yesterday on my radio show  [...]

Set your DVRs for Tuesdays at 10pm, because the new ABC TV show “Body of Proof” is a must-see for Rhode Islanders.  Dana Delaney stars in this medical examiner show as Dr. Megan Hunt, a complex woman dedicated to her work with an occasionally sharp wit, but also with a deep-down, heart of gold. This season's episodes were filmed in [...]

    After quality of life, one of the bigger advantages in owning your own home is the tax saving opportunities.     Many homeowners don't even know all the deductions that they are entitled to, so it is always a good idea to get the most up to date advice from a good tax professional.   This week Rich and Steve had one of the state's [...]