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rhode island: Are New Englanders getting too complacent about Hurricanes? - 09/01/10 10:22 AM
I have lived in Rhode Island all my life and have seen many Hurricanes. Mostly I have seen many Hurricanes miss us!
A few years ago, we were "watching" my neighbors waterfront home on Labor Day Weekend. As it happened, the National Weather wasn't too sure whether or not Hurricane Eduardo was going to hit us or not, so we figured we better shore up his house since we felt "responsible" for it. We bought plywood and proceeded to spend the Gorgeous weekend putting boards up. The Hurricane missed us.
Last year, I don't remember the specifics, either a Hurricane or … (7 comments)
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rhode island: Warwick Rhode Island one of the best places to live - 07/18/10 11:48 AM
Who would have thought that Warwick, Rhode Island would show up in one the of top 100 Best Places to Live?
Yes, Warwick, has beaches, Marinas, great Restaurants, historical homes, bay side communities, but to top out at #83 of the 100 Best places to live in the nation...? This is BIG!!!
CNN Money has the Full List for 2010 and you can go see for yourself!
Granted, Warwick has some underdeveloped areas like any other city in the country, but anyone with vision can see the potential! Where else can you buy homes near the water for these prices. And although residents may … (6 comments)
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rhode island: Condo for Sale in Newbury Village Cranston RI - 06/03/09 07:28 PM
For the discerning buyer, this Condo has two levels, both with Master Bedrooms and Master Baths. A two car integral garage, full unfinished basement, ready to finish (has studs and electricity). Gas fireplace, dining room and lovely kitchen with a laundry room, 1/2 bath and a deck.
You can see this at 130 Boylston in the exclusive Newbury Village on the Cranston/Scituate Line. Near Churches, Fire Department, Shopping, Craft Fairs, Antiquing, yet close enough to the highway to get where you need to go in a hurry.
This condo is now offered at $309,900., a reduction due to todays market. These … (10 comments)
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rhode island: Conimicut Point, Warwick, Rhode Island - 10/20/07 10:04 PM
Did you know that Conimicut Point used to have a Casino?
Or that the Lighthouse was being rowed to by Lighthouse keepers from across the bay at Nyatt Point?
Or that people used to take a trolley car from Providence, pass through Conimicut, (or stay there), and then travel on to Rocky Point Park?
Or that it was the site of an important Indian meeting?
There's probably lots that you do not know about Conimicut Point. If you would like to read some interesting history about it, read Don D'Amatos "Conimicut, A Modern Village" on the city's web site.
For me, Conimicut has always been the … (20 comments)
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rhode island: 153 Finch Avenue, Pawtucket, RI 02860 UNDER CONTRACT! - 08/22/07 05:23 PM
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rhode island: Tall Ships Newport Rhode Island - 07/03/07 10:32 AM
Sunday the Tall Ships paraded around Prudence Island passing by the Jamestown Bridge.
I was lucky enough to have a front row seat on our good friends boat. Starting out on our trip with mimosas for the ride, we set up on the stern with food and drinks, soaking up the sun. Peggy, our hostess, served a muffaretto, which is like an Italian grinder on French bread with a New Orleans dressing. Delicious!
We had left a little early to set anchor in a comfortable spot, from which we had a 360 view of the Jamestown Bridge, Jamestown, Prudence Island, … (41 comments)
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rhode island: What you should know about the Rhode Island Real Estate Market - 01/03/07 07:43 PM
Paul Silver wrote in his article on Active Rain that now is a great time to buy and I agree. This last year has had home buyers holding their breath trying to decide whether to buy now or wait out what was starting to appear to be a possible bubble burst for Rhode Island. Being in the business has helped me watch the home prices very carefully everyday in our local MLS program. As the year went on, the prices started falling, slowly at first, then a little more drastically. Homes began to wilt on the market for longer periods of time.
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rhode island: Foreclosures Cheap Houses!!! - 12/27/06 07:02 PM
The REO fallacy.
Are you looking for a great deal in an investment property. Or the quintessential flip? All you have to do is check the foreclosures online and in every paper and arrive at the auction. Yeah right! How many auctions have ended up with a non bank buyer?
Okay, well I see them on the market all the time now. They must be cheap, they are bank owned. Nope, the bank wants fair market value, just like any seller of property.
Today's market has substantially increased the foreclosure market. Right now this market is just a blur. A lot of … (6 comments)
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rhode island: Warwick, Rhode Island .......Market Report.... October thru November 2006 - 11/24/06 08:06 PM
Active Listings 982
New Listings 183
Sold Listings 95
Expired Listings 48
Off Market 100
Pending 197
Average List Price $271,289.
Average Sale Price $261,312
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rhode island: Oakland Beach Warwick Rhode Island a beachfront community - 11/03/06 09:46 PM
Photo credit to http://www.rigreenways.com/
Oakland Beach Warwick Rhode Island
This is the first in a series that I promised to do on all the little villages in Warwick, Rhode Island
I am going to start with Oakland Beach.
First, Oakland Beach has one of the lowest elevations in Rhode Island.
Because of this, it was almost wiped out completely during the hurricane of "38.
Oakland Beach used to be a great amusement park up until then.
40-50 years ago, Oakland Beach was the place to go for a summer vacation.
People from Providence and surrounding areas would rent homes there and enjoy the beaches … (12 comments)
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rhode island: Warwick, Rhode Island .......Market Report....September through October 2006 - 10/23/06 08:50 PM
Market Report for Warwick, Rhode Island
Stats taken from State Wide Multiple Listing Services
Active Listings 9708*as of 10/23/2006
New Listings 185*as of 10/23/2006
Sold 94*as of 10/23/2006
Pending 192*as of 10/23/2006
Expired and off Market 129as of 10/23/2006
These statistics do not include For Sale by Owner.
Comparable Statistics from same time last year 2005 Sept through October
Active Listings 1817*includes up to 10/31
New Listings 386*includes up to 10/31
Sold 217*includes up to 10/31
Pending 528* probably incorrect due to data entry problems
Expired and off Market 98* inclueds up to 10/31
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rhode island: Warwick, Rhode Island..... a Big City in a little State! - 10/23/06 07:53 PM
City of Warwick, Rhode Island
Why would you want to come to the city of Warwick, Rhode Island? Well for one, it's my hometown! Two, it has a lot of waterfront property. Three, it has a lot of great history.
Here is a little history. Warwick was founded in 1642, and we are the "sister" city of Warwick, England. Rhode Island became the 13th state in 1790. Rhode Island was prominent in the King Phillip War. But you can find all the history you want on Warwick here Warwick Rhode Island. You can read about local lore at Quahog.com
Warwick is comprised of approximately 18 … (7 comments)
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rhode island: If you want it, I can find it..........!! - 10/12/06 02:11 PM
One my slogans is "If you want it, I can find it"
I'm wondering if I should rethink this and add something else,
like If you can afford it......
Why is it, that buyers call a Realtor with absolutely no clue to what they can afford or where the money will come from.
Why is it that since they haven't worked for over 6 months and their Landlord is throwing them out, they think, "I'm buying my own house"!
I am starting to think that we, as Realtors, may promise a bit too much. We say we can find the dream home, help with finding … (9 comments)
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rhode island: Your States' Alter Symbols - 10/01/06 09:01 AM
This is "Mr. Potato Head", Rhode Island's alter symbol.
He is not the symbol of Rhode Island...."Rhode Island Red" a rooster, is our actual symbol.
This picture was taken in Bristol, Rhode Island at the Wonderful 4th of July Parade held there each year.
Mr. Potato Head comes in all different styles, or dress, I should say.
I chose this one because he is Patriotic.
Does your State have an "alter" symbol? It would be interesting to see them.
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rhode island: A beautiful day in Rhode Island - 09/17/06 01:16 PM
I just wanted to say what a Gorgeous day it is here in the Ocean State! The sun is shining. It is warm and I can hear the boats on the bay while smelling the honeysuckle and the Ocean mixed in together. I can't be blogging on a day like today. But for all you Realtors who have clients looking for a great vacation home in the summer (and spring and fall), this is definitely the place to be. Yes! … (9 comments)
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