I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, at Residential Properties we have some of the most creative and talented sales associates in the business! As you may know, 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 [...]

Remember back in High School when your best friend had all the dates, and you thought, ‘what do they have that I don't have?'  If you are one of the 5,000 single families that are on the market, you might be thinking that about the 88 homes that did sell last week.   What did those listings have? Perhaps it was a savvy and honest Realtor [...]

Each Sunday morning we discuss the issues and events of the past week surrounding the Real Estate market in Rhode Island. I am so happy to bring our knowledge to you in that format. With the past year as one of those rebuilding years into the next up cycle in real estate, we are always looking to give you the best prespective on what is at [...]

If you haven’t already heard, TF Green Airport has recently made strides to being a more significant transportation hub in Rhode Island. A new transportation complex, called the “InterLink,” allows travelers to experience all the amenities of a world class airport. Boasting the slogan “Connecting You to New England,” this new [...]

On January 6th our CEO, Sally Lapides, was featured as a guest speaker for the incoming class of students at Year Up Providence. She was joined by our Director of Information Technology, Tom Flanagan, and Steve Tetzner, Vice President of Homestar Mortgage. Year Up is a work force development program that gives 18 to 24 year olds the tools [...]

As I reflect on the horrors of this past weekend in Tucson, Arizona, it occurs to me that we can all learn from this catastrophe and apply its lessons to help us move forward.  Words matter. How each of us expresses anger can make a huge difference between a successful dialogue and one that ends in tragedy. When I apply this lesson to the [...]

This morning on my radio show, Steve Tetzner and I were joined by Ronald Phipps, Rhode Island Realtor and current President of the National Association of Realtors. With over 31 years of real estate experience, Phipps brings his acquired skills to NAR, and uses them to lead the organization’s 1.1 million members. We also spoke with Nelson [...]

On Christmas Eve, one of the agents in my company came home to find her house had burned to the ground, and I have been reflecting on it ever since.   As she bravely rebuilds her home environment, so the whole housing sector must   begin to rebuild after the mortgage meltdown.   Despite the recent challenges in the economy, there is a [...]

Although many apartments will say no pets, some landlords are willing to work with prospective tenants, so I’ve found it’s still worth asking if you already have an animal. If you can provide details about the age, breed, size and immunization record for your pet, as well as references from previous landlords, you just might be able to [...]