This week, Cherie and I got back to basics and talked about first time homebuyers. Comprising 40% of home purchases in the Northeast, first-time buyers play a key role in the housing market. They are the source of new demand for homes and make it possible for owners of entry-level properties to trade up; creating a ripple effect that carries [...]

The internet has changed just about every aspect of our lives. It was about 13 years ago when the first home listing appeared on line. Today Internet listings are such an important part of our industry, it's tough to remember a time when they weren't available. Fortunately, from early on, I had people in my organization that got it and [...]

Late in the closing session of the 109th Congress, The Tax Relief and Health Care Act of 2006 was passed by both the House and the Senate though it has not yet been signed by President Bush. Deep within the Act at Section 419 was a one page attachment entitled [...]

Anyone with a little vision driving through Providence these days knows that these are exciting times indeed! This week on Real Estate Insight, my guest was Lambri Zerva, principal engineer for Rhode Island Department of Transportation to discus the new 195-95 Relocation project.   From a planning and economic development perspective, the [...]