There’s something about the crisp autumn air that brings us back to simpler times. From the colorful leaves to the cool evenings, something about the fall begs us to engage in centuries old New England traditions, like apple picking. Although the grocery store boasts a plethora of apple varieties, there is great charm in going to an [...]

This week,  now that summer is over and Steve Tetzner is on the mend, Steve, Rich, and I are all back together with the latest market update and   advice for buyers and sellers. We usually talk about a special residential home which we think will be of interest, but Residential Properties also has a [...]

Great news for environmental preservation in the East Bay. Jason Peckham, owner of Ferolbink Farms in Tiverton, has made an agreement with various environmental groups to protect 179 acres of his farmland. On the shores of the Sakonnet River and Fogland Marsh, this land will now be safeguarded from all future development. This is not only a [...]

Hurricane Season always makes me think about my homeowner's insurance policy, so this week I had Andrew Lefebvre from Nationwide Lefebvre Insurance Agency in studio to give his insight into homeowner's insurance.  A recent Zogby poll showed that nearly two thirds of the homeowners polled did not know how much their homes were insured for,  [...]

This week on my radio show, besides talking about specialty insurance with Andrew Lefebvre of Richard H Lefebvre Insurance Agency, we highlight a redevelopment project in Edgewood called The Rosedale Landing.   Nancy Markham of Residential Properties describes the benefits of living in the Rosedale. What’s happening at the Rosedale [...]

Here are some interesting news items for boaters in the East Bay area. From the top to the bottom of the bay, towns are investing in their nautical appeal and making strides to improve their waterfronts. On Aug 11, around 315 linear feet of waterfront property outside of the Robin Rug Factory was deeded to the town of [...]

The latest housing numbers seem to tell a mixed story consistent with the bumpy road to recovery we are on. In spite of continued record low mortgage rates, fears of unemployment are keeping many people on the sidelines. People secure in their job situation are waiting for the right property, and well priced quality listings are getting [...]

This week Rich had Nelson Taylor and Joe Luca on to talk about the state of Commercial Real Estate.  Commercial real estate trends are lagging indicators because shopping centers, offices and schools can take years to build and usually come after an area has the people to support it. While we never had the overdevelopment that other parts [...]

This past July was recorded as the hottest on record for the Ocean State. That is according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. It was also the second hottest July for the entire globe. However, that is not the only hot news in Rhode Island. The sizzling Cumberland Little League National team is one game away from going to Williamsport, PA for the [...]