Next to spring, fall is the busiest season for home buying and selling. Research from The National Association   of Realtors Seasonal Patterns in Home Sales Data, shows that singles, young couples, and empty nesters are   still in the market well into fall and are more likely to buy a home during this season than any other buying   [...]

Over the past few weeks, we have seen the landscape of our little state transformed into a stunning array of color. Rhode Island is simply beautiful in the fall. We debuted our seasonal photo contest in the fall of 2008 and the fall contest is always our best. As usual, the top five photos were uploaded to our [...]

  Lenders look at your credit score when you apply for a mortgage. This figure, a measure of your past ability to make payments on time and manage your credit, will be somewhere between 300 and 850. With so much riding on this number, it is important to understand your score, and the factors that affect it. Credit bureaus do not penalize [...]

Even though we live in the Ocean State, flood insurance has historically been one of the last items in order of business in a sales contract. Now, it should be among the first due to the implementation of the Biggert-Waters Act of 2012. Starting October [...]

Located in the East Side neighborhood of Fox Point, this sun-filled townhouse contains two bedrooms and two and a half baths set within a historic building offering snapshot views of the Providence skyline. The unit’s open living spaces with neutral decor provide an easy flow for entertaining. The living and dining room are complemented [...]

    The second week of the government shutdown is giving many homebuyers and lenders second thoughts about the housing market. After a robust spring and summer, concerns about the shutdown and the potential debt crisis are keeping some potential buyers on the sidelines. Some of the uncertainty is based on actual facts, much is pure [...]

Privately tucked away on over six scenic acres surrounded by Mountain Laurel, this custom built contemporary Colonial displays a special attention to detail, showcasing uniquely designed spaces augmented by intricate millwork and architectural moldings. Stepping through the main entrance, you are welcomed into a spacious living room with [...]

One of the biggest factors in making sure that you’re getting the most money for your home, is determining market value. It’s our responsibility as brokers to help take the guesswork out of that process.   I can’t tell you how many clients begin the pricing conversation with “I need to net [...]