At Residential Properties we have some of the most creative and talented sales associates in the business. As I posted numerous times in the past, we hold a seasonal photo contest. It’s a great opportunity for our agents and staff to grab their cameras and unleash some creativity. The winning photographs are added to the slide show on our [...]

When redesigning or remodeling your home it is important to evaluate different building materials. As energy prices increase, investing in sustainable building and design is a great way to save on monthly utility costs. While many of these materials and fixtures fall under the "green" category, including them in your design philosophy can [...]

If you are a regular listener to the show, you know we are strong proponents of sustainable design and building practices. No longer a fad of the Eco-chic, nor just "greenwashing", nearly 25% of all new construction projects in the U.S. are LEED-registered, and the number of states with green building policies and programs increased from 13 [...]

With such a close proximity to the sea, how could our "Ocean State" not have a torrid love affair with all things seafood? This weekend, Newport will be home to the 20th annual [...]

I have been keeping a close watch on the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). More than 5 million homeowners use the program administered by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)    which provides flood coverage through a network of over 90 private companies. Three lapses in the program this year have left many buyers and [...]

As we get lost in the hustle and bustle of every day life, it's easy to take for granted the historic significance of buildings that surround us. Benefit Street, located on Providence's East Side, contains some of the oldest preserved structures in the country and serves as a reminder of our little state's rich history. After [...]

This morning on the Today Show, real estate expert Barbara Corcoran showed affordable properties from across the nation—all under $400,000— and showcased a charming home in our little town of Cumberland. This property is located at [...]

On Friday October 1st, our CEO, Sally Lapides, was featured as a guest speaker at Year Up Providence, a work force development program that gives 18 to 24 year olds the tools needed to succeed in the business world. Sally Lapides became acquainted with [...]

Some new regulations went into effect this week that you should be aware of if you are looking for an FHA approved Loan, and considering that The Federal Housing Administration is involved in 70% of all U.S. home loans these days,   that pretty much covers just about everyone. As of October 4, 2011, you must have a minimum credit score of [...]

It is sometimes fortunate to sit near someone, for someday they may be famous. So it is for me to be near our Information Technology guru here at Residential Properties. Tom Flanagan is now writing articles on Real Estate Technology for Inman News. Inman is an independent online news and information source for the Real Estate community and [...]