UPDATE: Homestead Tax Exemption Reapplication Deadline Extended to April 6. Read more... Last month, Sally appeared on The Money Pro$ and discussed how high property taxes effect everyone, especially during recessions. She pointed out “One thing every homeowner should do is make sure you have every exemption coming to you: Homestead, [...]

This week Steve and I spoke with Pam O’Connor, President and CEO of Leading Real Estate Companies of the World®, the largest real estate network, with over 550 independent real estate firms producing $225 billion in annual sales in over 30 countries. Pam was named one of the top 25 thought leaders by NAR, as well as one of [...]

This week Steve and I were live at the Rhode Island Convention center for the 2012 Flower Show. You can never underestimate the power of curb appeal when marketing homes, and landscaping can make or break it.   But even more than merely curb appeal; good landscaping really adds value to a home.   A University of Florida study showed that [...]

If you had a chance to see me this month on The Money Pro$, we were talking about property taxes.   High property taxes affect everyone, but especially during recessions and property values have declined each year since 2006, yet property taxes have increased. Rhode Island is a great place to live, but it does come at a price;   If you [...]

We debuted our seasonal photo contest way back in the fall of 2008 and it’s always a difficult decision choosing the winning photograph. We received dozens of photos this winter and decided to turn the judging over to our [...]

Almost everyone has an old computer, fax machine, batteries, or cell phones lying around the home. And almost everyone knows those items are supposed to be recycled and not put directly into the rubbish. But have you tried to recycle the items? It can be a daunting process and one you don't want to repeat many times. That’s where the [...]