There is so much to do on our island!! This post will provide you with links to popular websites to help you check off all those places to see on your TO DO list. Let this blog be your first stop in finding something to do in Newport:Discover NewportNewport MansionsSail NewportVolvo Ocean...

Graduate to your first home! The Ocean State Grad Grant is now available for new mortgage applications.If you're purchasing a home in Rhode Island, you could receive up to $7,000 toward your down payment!Congratulations graduate and best wishes on your next adventure! If that adventure includes...

As the events of the last few years in the real estate industry show, people forget about the tremendous financial responsibility of purchasing a home at their peril. Here are a few tips for dealing with the dollar signs so that you can take down that “for sale” sign on your new home.Get...

Selling your home doesn′t just mean hiring a realtor to stick a sign out front. There are a lot of preparations you should make to ensure you get the best offer possible in the shortest time.Repair. Just because you’ve gotten used to the cracks in the walls and the rattles in the radiators...

Looking to buy a home? Here are five essential tips for making the process as smooth as possible.Get your finances in order.Start by getting a full picture of your credit. Obtain copies of your credit report. Make sure the facts are correct, and fix any problems you find. Next, find a suitable...