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Uncategorized Hope on the Horizon Unemployment: Hope on the Horizon Tomorrow, the unemployment rate for April 2020 will be released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. It will hit a peak this country has never seen before, with data representing real families and lives affected by this economic slowdown. The numbers will alarm us. There will be headlines and doomsday scenarios […]
Uncategorized Staying optimistic, occupied and engaged during the pandemic Hello, I hope you and your family are doing well in these challenging times. With many of us staying home, I wanted to share some ideas to stay entertained while social distancing. You’ll also find tips for selling your home during this crisis and some home projects you can cross off your to-do list.   […]
Uncategorized March was a strong month in RI real estate despite COVID-19 Despite COVID-19, sales prices are up 13% year-over-year.  Buyers continue to reach out to me to look at properties with a sense of urgency and I continue to meet with sellers looking to sell now, during the pandemic, and those waiting until after. My hope for you is that you continue to feel well and […]
Uncategorized New Barrington Listing coming to the market on April 13th Thrilled to be listing a meticulous and incredibly welcoming home in my neighborhood in Barrington, RI. Located at 24 Wildflower Road, this uplifting home features 4 bedrooms with a fifth office/bedroom, two living rooms and an expansive great room with skylights and cathedral ceiling. Situated on a corner lot, this home boasts a polished interior with ample and […]
Uncategorized A strong foundation can weather the toughest of storms I hope this finds you as well as can be expected during this uncertain time. My wish for you is that you and your loved ones remain healthy and well. I do believe the silver lining in all of this will be a heightened sense of appreciation for that which we took for granted “pre- […]
Uncategorized MCSIR release of the January Market Report for Single Family homes in RI It was a very strong month for the market across the board here in RI for January. My activity level can attest to it! The inventory is slowly increasing and the number of buyers looking to buy in RI continues to escalate. I do daily searches in the dozens for clients looking to move to […]
Uncategorized A brisk month of activity in RI real estate for December 2019     It was a brisk month in RI real estate for the month of December! Here is a recap of the single-family home statistics for December 2019 as presented by Mott & Chace Sotheby’s International Realty for December 2019. The median asking price for new listings increased by 9.2% and the median home price […]
Uncategorized Bullish on Moving……. It’s a term my beloved dad loves to use to express enthusiasm and one I saw used in Realtor Magazine to reflect the current “mood” of many buyers across the US right now. To say many are “bullish on moving” is a great use of this much-loved expression! Based on results from a recent NAR […]
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Uncategorized Buyers have a well defined sense of what they want in their next home! 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 Launching into the new year with a solid economy behind us! 2019 was a year of great returns for those who invested in the stock market and those who invested in real estate or purchased or sold properties. With low mortgage rates, it was an ideal year to purchase a home despite the low inventory nationwide. For those selling a home, returns were also consistently high […]
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 […]
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 […]