Uncategorized It’s time to Tread on in the Ocean State ! Part of what I love about being a Realtor in my home state of Rhode Island is being about to introduce all my clients to the multitude of amazingly beautiful areas we have in this small state. We bost over 400 miles of coastline  to visit , countless local restaurants to try , beaches to explore […]
Uncategorized A snow day in RI has me thinking of ski properties as investments ! As we embrace the snowy, icy conditions in coastal RI today my mind travels to those truly “snow decadent” spots across the USA that beckon the inner skiers in many native New Englanders like myself. Those raised as skiers in the mountains of NH, VT and Maine often wonder on days like today of what […]
Uncategorized Ready for some 2020 real estate market predictions? As we end what has been a very productive and strong real estate market in RI for 2019 we start to shift the lens to what lies ahead in 2020. While the 2019 real estate market was characterized by historically low mortgage rates, low inventory, huge home price growth and affordability issues, we look toward […]
Uncategorized Specialty rooms coveted by many of today’s buyers! What’s trending amongst buyers in the real estate market? It’s buyers who come in knowing exactly what they want; especially amongst the Millenials. Rooms with a specific purpose are MUST-HAVES especially those of the laundry room, dining room and exercise room “kind”. Thinking of buying a new home? Reach out to me and I will […]
Uncategorized There is no greater gift than giving back What  an honor to have my firm feature my recent service project for City Year as the weekly “Give Back ” blog by MCSIR.  I’m grateful to represent a brokerage that truly values giving back to the city and state in which we “serve ” as Realtors.  For me , every day in real estate […]
Uncategorized Top 5 Trends in Real Estate Staying aware of what is trending in real estate is the best practice for buyers and sellers alike. Knowing what areas are hot, what features buyers are seeking and what is to come in the buying and selling forecast is key information for buyers and sellers everywhere. Keeping my clients “fueled” with an ever-building and […]
Uncategorized Property Appraisal Appraisal….One of the “big three” as far as typical contingencies go in the home buying process. An appraisal is the act or process of developing an opinion of value. The valuation is done using a systematic procedure wherein the appraiser derives a market value for the home in question. What influences the derived value? Social, […]
Uncategorized Current trends of first time home buyers Very interesting and accurate depiction of the mindset and practices of current first time home buyers as seen nationally and as experienced by this RI Realtor. The tendencies of looking online for 6 months before contacting a Realtor, making down payments less than 10 %, putting in sweat equity to up the value of the […]
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Uncategorized Why buying before the year’s end makes great sense Thinking of waiting until 2020 to purchase a new property??? Read the informative article below and gain insight on why buying in 2019 may make the best sense for you and your family! Reach out to me for help!   4-reasons-your-buyer-clients-need-to-purchase-before-2020
Uncategorized Ri home sales were up in the 2nd quarter….. It’s been a busy 2nd quarter in my home state of RI! The four upcoming closings I have are indicative of just how hot the market has been. While days on market has been increasing in towns like Barrington,(Average DOM of 96 days), the average list to sold price remains high at 96%. Single-family home sales rose 10% from […]
Uncategorized The July market was very hot! Click on the link below to gain insight into the July real estate market here in Rhode Island. It was as hot as our above-average temps! It’s been a very busy summer for me listing wise and sale wise and I would love to help you out in any of your upcoming real estate needs! […]
Uncategorized May was strong in RI Real Estate! Click below for the May RI Real Estate Market Report! With list prices up over 3%, sale prices up 9%, inventory up 5% & the number of closed sales up over 9% this Realtor can attest that May was one of solid market activity!   https://indd.adobe.com/view/fb0ea39b-7d88-479e-adf0-c5dc5d381a1c
Uncategorized Spring Cleaning! Spring is here!!!! If you are like me, you are just beginning to look outside your cozy interior to see what “lies” outdoors in regards to your yard, landscape, driveway etc…It is that time of year in New England where after months of being cooped up we are rarin to go on all “outdoors related” cylinders!!! Pumping […]
Uncategorized Tax Dedutions 101 Seeking some clarification on common tax deductions? Look no further than this great article below that demystifies some of the new conundrums presented by recent changes in the tax laws.  With a determined focus there ARE ways to lessen your tax expenses particulary in the areas of real estate and income taxes. Let me know […]
Uncategorized Taking Stock in 2018 as we look to 2019- Rhode Island Style….. As we close out 2018 and take “stock” of our own personal growth and areas we’d like to improve upon in 2019, it’s a great time to also take a glance at our immediate surroundings to perhaps seize upon some unique opportunities in the year ahead. For myself, it’s real estate opportunities I strive to claim […]
Uncategorized Winter Ideas for the Ocean State!   Looking for some fun weekend actiivites that get you out into the wonderful winter outdoors??? Check out these great suggestions for things to do in and around Providence! Heading to Patriots Place to skate on their outdoor rink is always a big hit in my hockey loving household as is skating on local town/municipal […]
Uncategorized Taking a look at the October real estate market report for RI! It was another significant month in Rhode Island real estate for October! Just released figures for single family , multi family and condo sales indicate that housing trends in RI continue to remain consistent . In single family homes the price for new listings increased 6% in October while supply decreased from 4.9 months to […]
Uncategorized Fall real estate snapshot!       Happy fall! It’s been a busy market in RI and one where I just had my 10th closing, on sales procured during the summer! It’s a great time of year to look back at the market, to look forward and to plan for any spring real estate endeavors. I thought I’d share […]
Uncategorized Reasons to get excited about where our US real estate market is heading…… This time of year is one in which we all tend to “take stock”….of our investments, our careers and seek to gain insight on what’s to come in the year ahead financially. By looking at the economy we are able to get a sense of the vitality of the real estate market. The fact that economists […]
Uncategorized 5 Criteria for pricing a home When you put your home up for sale, one of the best ways to determine the asking price is to look at comparable sales. There’s rarely a perfect apples-to-apples comparison, so a pricing decision often relies on comparisons to several recent sales in the area. Here are five criteria to look for in a sales […]