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Market Ready Chester Higgins Jr./The New York TimesBy TIM McKEOUGHPublished: September 21, 2011This is the first in a regular series of articles on strategic home repairs and redecorating that can be done to prepare a home for sale. Q. My living room has red walls. Do I really need to repaint them before putting my apartment on the market? A. Although red walls can look chic, and

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If an agent is ever unsure as to whether, or not, the particular house they are showing his or her buyer would work for their family - look to the kids for an indication.  I snapped this one today at a showing and am still speechless...

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$849,000 Incredible 2 bedroom 2 1/2 bath condo in East Side’s exclusive  “Gammell House”. Located on the corner of Waterman and Cooke streets, this rare opportunity includes a 2 car garage, elevator in building, A/C, Laundry room in unit, high ceilings with gorgeous moldings and details, wet bar, 3 fireplaces, library & outdoor space.  Gorgeous!  www.157waterman.com

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Housing Sales Up in July Warwick, RI, August 18, 2011… July single family homes sales increased 22 percent in Rhode Island from the year prior, an expected increase due to the slow sales activity in July of last year following the anticipated expiration of the federal home buyer tax credit.  The credit expired on September 30, 2010 but was previously set to expire on June 30th of that

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Thank you, Al.  I am singing your praises.  For the 10 years I have been active in Real Estate I have had to fend off "Zestimates" when speaking to sellers who are interested in selling his/her house. I can't tell you the number of times I've appeared at a seller's door with a well researched CMA (Comparative Market Analysis) in hand and told that I was undervaluing the house based on what

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 Feeling maxed out?  Maybe we can all learn something from this couple...

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WEEKEND INVESTOR JUNE 4, 2011 Why It's Time To Buy The Clouds Haven't Quite Parted, But the Long-Term Case for Home Ownership Is Looking Stronger By RUTH SIMON and JESSICA SILVER-GREENBERG Back in June 2006, when the housing market peaked, the prospect of a five-year national housing bust seemed unimaginable to most people. And yet here we are, with the latest Standard &

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Rare opportunity to own an impressive fully renovated 6 bedroom 4.5 bath residence tucked away on magical 0.6 acre lot. Outdoor pool, magnificent tiered gardens on 26,000+ sq ft lot, new 2 car garage, central A/C, new bathrooms & kitchen, magical music room built in the 1920's... simply incredible!! $1,750,000   www.184upton.com for more info and photos

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Providence, Rhode Island: New England's coolest city With experimental arts, foodie culture and spectacular displays, Providence has huge charm. Pamela Petro offers an in-depth guide. Benefit Street, once a red-light district, is now a showcase of 200 years of American architecture, from clapboard colonials to gabled and turreted

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4/28/11 11:48AM EastBayRI.ccom Study focuses on 'Best Schools for Your Real Estate Buck' Barrington was fourth in the nation in a recent study of "Best Schools for Your Real Estate Buck” completed by Forbes magazine and the GreatSchools organization. BARRINGTON — A recent study completed by Forbes magazine and the

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If you're looking for a great shopping experience this is the place to be.  The local talent here is amazing!

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 Tuesday, April 26, 2011 GoLocalProv News Team  Barrington Rhode Island is one of the country’s “Top Cities to Live and Learn In” according to a recent report by GreatSchools.org and Forbes.com. The list seeks to debunk the myth that great public schools can only be found in expensive locations, by breaking median home prices down into 5 categories and finding towns with the best performing

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Wednesday, April 13, 2011 Leah Michaels, GoLocalProv Contributor  Rhode Island home sales increased dramatically last month, with 44% more homes being sold than in the previous month- only Massachusetts had a bigger increase (up 49.9%). The RE/MAX of New England Housing Report showed that 599 homes were sold in March, which is 184 more than the 415 sold in February. For the first time in

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 101 Transit Street, Providence RI  $839,000www.101transit.com 152 Blackstone Blvd, Providence RI$839,000www.152blackstoneblvd.com443 Nayatt Road, Barrington RI $529,000www.443nayatt.com

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 Please contact me if you have questions about any of these 401-553-6364 or hpiccerelli@residentialproperties.comWill be a great way to spend a Sunday.  There are some fabulous condos out there!

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Beautiful 3br 1ba Colonial just steps from Hope Village  $369,000 - visit www.41lauriston.com for details.  Open March 20 11-12:30pm  MLS # 986899

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Barbara Eisner Bayer has some great advice on how to protect yourself before having to dish out thousands of dollars for a dispute. The Contractor Agreement: 7 Steps to an Iron-Clad ContractBy: Barbara Eisner BayerPublished: February 24, 2011Follow these seven tips to make sure your contractor agreement works in your favor—not your builder’s.Step 1: Hire a lawyerContractors use their own forms,

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I've listed some of these "messes" before with incredible finishes that simply don't sell due to poor floor plans & re-created space.  Always think "re-sale"!!   Flickr image courtesy of mccun934. Fancy finishes won't make up for lousy floor planBy Arrol Gellner, Friday, March 11, 2011. Inman News™One Sunday a while back, I dropped by an open house that had just been

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Move over Boston is right! World's Most Underrated CitiesPhoto Heidi Farmer PiccerelliProvidenceMove over, Boston. A renewed waterfront, vibrant arts scene, and sophisticated dining have turned this small college town into New England's most exciting city. Edgy galleries like New Urban Arts and AS220 host parties as well as exhibitions, while the RISD Museum shows French Impressionists,

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Providence Selected as IBM Smarter CityWednesday, March 09, 2011 Leah Michaels, GoLocalProv Contributor Mayor Angel Taveras announced today that Providence is one of the 24 cities chosen worldwide to receive an IBM Smarter Cities grant. The city worked with the Ocean State Consortium of Advanced Resources (OSCAR) on the proposal for IBM’s 2011 Smarter Cities Challenge, which will be awarding

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www.2angell.comTHE JENCKES HOUSE, Providence, RI$895,000 Built in 1856, this grand residence represents one New England's long traditions of wealthy architectural heritage.  The house was meticulously converted into 4 residential condos by well known Parker Thompson in 2006.  A private elevator welcomes one into this 3rd floor 1975 sq ft residence where stunning downtown views, elaborate

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www.2george.comEast Side elegance with an abundance of Providence history! www.12elmlane.comCompletely renovated Barrington Tudor nestled in luxurious Nayatt Point!

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For the Benefit of All November 30, 2010 Bill Applegate This Saturday, the Providence Preservation Society will hold its much beloved Benefit Street Stroll and Home Tour, celebrating the history of this seasonally-decorated neighborhood. From 11:00am to 5:00pm, historic homes will be open for a self-guided tour, for which the public can register at the

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01:00 AM EST on Saturday, November 20, 2010 By Christine Dunn Journal Staff Writer NARRAGANSETT –– When an estate at 580 Ocean Rd. sold Monday for $6.4 million, a record for Narragansett, it was another late-season shot in the arm for Rhode Island’s high-end real estate market. Five of the top 10 house sales in the state so far this year have occurred in October and November, according to

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I've had many sellers ask if putting their house on the market during the Holidays would help or hinder the sale of their house.  There is no question that there are guidelines we should live by in terms of Holiday decor when you are opening up your house to possible buyers. Melissa Dittmann Tracey from Realtor Magazine gives us 6 Principles to Holiday Staging which will help you and your agent

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Wall Street Journal give us yet another 10 reasons why this is a good time to buy Real Estate.Enough with the doom and gloom about homeownership. Brett Arends explains why owning a home is a good thing.

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FALL MAINTENANCE CHECKLIST  Many areas have already had a taste of fall weather, and it’s not far behind for most others. Now is the time to make sure your house and heating system are ready for winter. Here is a brief checklist to guide you through some basic tasks before real cold weather settles in and it is too late: Click here to view list.

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Yet another reason to move to Providence! AmericanStyle Magazine’s annual readers’ poll has named Providence a “Top Arts Destination” for the fifth year.  See GoLocalProv's story here.

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www.44jennyslane.com$720,000Wonderful 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath colonial on beautiful  31,958 square foot lot just steps from the harbor on desirable Jenny’s Lane.  Fabulous new kitchen, office on 2nd (could serve as 4th br), incredible woodwork, partially finished basement.  Great attic space with stairs down into office.  Walk to schools, shops & bike path.  Tremendous opportunity for expansion in

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115B Pratt Street - incredible luxury 3br 2 1/2 bath townhouse with the works & spectacular views of downtown.  Please visit www.115pratt.com for details, floor plans and photos.  $945,000 PENDING!

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•          Active Single Family Listings: 6157 •          Average List Price: $ 490,000•          Average DOM: 126•          Single Family Sold: 93•          Average Sale Price: $  288,000    95% sp/lp •          Median Sale Price: $ 230,000•          Average DOM: 69•          1-2 Bed: 66•          3 Bed: 67•          4+ Bed: 70•          Active Condo Listings: 1504•          Average List

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Ever wondered if you should throw away or recycle all of those vinyl coated hangers, CDs, old Teflon coated pots and pans or window blinds?  This A-to-Z list created by the Rhode Island Resource Recovery Corporation is an amazing guide to help you dispose of them properly.  http://www.rirrc.org/resident/what-goes-where-/recyclopedia-the-a-to-z-list/

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http://www.riliving.com/PressReleases/Archives/2010/July/2010-07-27.asp

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www.399bungy.com $795,000 3425 Square feet of living space, 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms One of a group of 4 post and beam houses designed and built by wood sculptor Armand Lamontagne in the early 60's Interior update designed and executed by interior designer Alan Reniere of Alan Reniere Interior Design. Appearance of houses are taken after existing "real" houses that are now museums This house is

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Issues in the News  Congress Passes Two Key Bills:  Closing Deadline Extended for Federal Buyer Tax Credit for Those Under Contract by April 30th, 2010 and Reauthorization of National Flood Insurance Program Warwick, RI - July 1, 2010...Yesterday, Congress passed an extension of the Homebuyer Tax Credit closing deadline, the Homebuyer Assistance and

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In today's market many buyers ask this question.  There are certainly pros and cons to both, but if a 6 year commitment is involved the numbers may surprise you.  You can see for yourself with this advanced buy/rent calculator provided in the following NY Times article. "The calculator keeps a running tally of the most common expenses of owning and renting. It also takes into account something

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Buyers and sellers I am begging you... Buyers, in today's market it is SO important to be clear and upfront about what you are asking the seller to leave behind, whether it be the washer and dryer, light fixtures or curtains.  As a seller it is very easy to get so caught up in the emotions of negotiating price that the other seemingly unimportant parts of an offer get left behind, only to

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OPEN SUNDAY JUNE 20th 12-1:30pm!    420 Benefit Street $629,000

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Click here for virtual tour1.2 enclosed acres, 3140 square feet of living space, 5 bedrooms, 3 full baths, 1 powder room, sunny open floor plan, Au Pair on 1st, laundry on 1st, large living room with fireplace, expansive sun-room, eat-in kitchen, office on 1st, rec room on 2nd, beautiful hardwoods throughout, 2 car garage with attached workshop on one side, and exercise room on the other...

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This is what we've been waiting for... Nathon Bishop lives up to promise

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The most common question I get is "How are the rates these days?"  We continue to hear that rates will still go down, but for you buyers I am loving the near record low.  See article from Inman below:http://www.inman.com/news/2010/05/27/mortgage-rates-near-record-lows

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OPEN THIS SUNDAY 5/23 from 2-3:30pm!Barrington, RI.  Wonderful 3+ bedroom 2.5 bath Nayatt colonial.  Newly painted inside and out, new granite kitchen, beautiful updated bathrooms, large open family room off of kitchen opening to deck and back yard, lovely fireplaced living room with screened in porch, formal dining room, master bedroom & bath, large bonus 3rd floor space can be used as 4th

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Please join me at two very special open houses this Sunday May 16th! 87 Benefit Street East Side of Providence 11:00 - 12:30 $760,000 www.87benefit.com Both incredible College Hill houses that have been renovated and beautifully restored & updated.  When you think about buying an older house you not only wonder about the condition of the house, but more importantly -  how have the current

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• Active Single Family Listings: 5520 • Average List Price: $ 487,000 • Average DOM: 121 • Single Family Sold: 184 • Average Sale Price: $ 259,000 97 % sp/lp • Median Sale Price: $ 202,000 • Average DOM: 86 • 1-2 Bed: 97 • 3 Bed: 85 • 4+ Bed: 82 • Active Condo Listings: 1488 •

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Housing Prices and Sales Increase in First QuarterWarwick, RI, April 22, 2010 … According to statistics released today by the Rhode Island Association of Realtors, the state’s housing market showed strong signs of rebounding in the first quarter.  Sales of single family homes were up 8.5 percent from first quarter of 2009 and median price rose 7.2 percent, from $180,000 last year to

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There is something so wonderful about the blossoming of cherry trees this time of year.  Whether they signify the welcoming of pleasant sunny weather to come, or simply remind us that winter is indeed over (even though it still looks like it's snowing),  they certainly bring joy to our senses.  This is also a reminder that if your house is currently on the market, or if you are thinking about

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One very common question buyers ask me after signing a Purchase and Sales Agreement on a house is "What are my settlement costs going to be?".  The Federal Reserve Board offers a Consumer's Guide to Mortgage Settlement Costs which will help you prior to the buying process.  This is a great resource with helpful tips for leveraging these costs (which do add up).  This also includes helpful links

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Chris Eramo and Paul Santos with Paul Christopher Design taught another successful RISD continuing ed class on staging techniques and practices this weekend.  The class was held at 97 Transit Street on the East Side of Providence and with 5 hardworking students Paul and Chris transformed this beautiful Victorian house,  currently on the market for $639,000.  The class uses items already found in

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Remember, the extended home buyer tax credit ends April 30th, so keep that in mind if this applies to you or anyone you know who qualifies.click here for information 

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http://homebuying.about.com/od/sellingahouse/ht/homeprep.htm

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http://www.residentialproperties.com/map_search/This is an incredible tool - you can search for points of interest such as schools, coffee shops, grocery stores, restaurants & more in the selected area where your housing search is. Feel free to contact me if you need a quick run-through - it is amazing!

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Wow - our first ice storm... an unusual occurance here so it is appreciated for it's beauty. It will all be gone within a few hours - so we need to enjoy this while we can. Luckily RI has a great travel advisory web site. It is 8:45am and there are no current traffic alerts!

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