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5 Steps to Purchasing A Fixer-Upper Home If you're planning to purchase a "fixer-upper home" and then renovate it, be sure to review the deed, the property survey and the tax value of that property before you make an offer to purchase.  If the deed names a corporation or an "estate of" as owners...

77 Thames St. Unit B, Newport RI 02840 Awesome townhouse style first floor condo right in the heart of Newport. Period detail, hardwoods, fireplace, gas heat, open floor plan and parking in a great downtown location. Perfect second home or pied-a-terre steps to great shops and the harbor.   For s...

448 Purgatory Rd Middletown 02842 RARE offering w/ close proximity to 2nd Beach. Spacious Contemporary style home featuring eat-in-kitchen, first floor master and private deck, billiards room & rear deck overlooking yard w/ beach & water views. Needs updating, but well worth it! 4 Bedrooms / 3.5 ...

  With volatility returning to the stock and bond markets over the last few years, many investors have turned to hard assets such as real estate as a way to shield themselves from the market's madness. The temptation to do so is certainly strong. Thanks to the continued mess in the housing marke...

364 Bellevue Ave Unit W302, Newport RI 02840   Desirable and unique condo located in an Estate setting right on Bellevue Avenue. Located in The WELD Building with hardwoods, eat-in-kitchen, elevator and parking. Pool, tennis courts and a short walk to shops, restaurants and waterfront. True GEM!!...

17 Periwinkle Rd, Narragansett RI 02882 Well maintained Cape located on desirable Great Island! Awesome rental history.  Great second/vacation or investment home that is a short walk to beach. 2 full baths, nice patio/deck overlooking a double lot with detached garage. Don't Miss this one! List P...

  11 Willow Street Unit 4 Newport RI 02840 Soaring Triplex Condo in the Historic Point by architect George Ranalli featured Centre Pompidou & NYT. 9'x22' Private roof deck with beautiful views, 27 ft ceiling in the living room, two fireplaces, lots of light, generous storage, space for two office...

8 Stewart St, Newport RI 02840 List Price: $285,000 2 Bedrooms / 1.5 Baths Great Newport home built in 1988  with a lot to offer. Eat-in-kitchen, hardwoods, living room with sliders to deck and parking. Great starter home or second home just steps to Broadway's great restaurants, shops and minute...

How to Sell Your Home and Buy Another at the Same Time  Being a move-up buyer can be tough in today’s market. Although deals are closing rapidly, there’s no guarantee that your new dream home will close at the same time as your old dream home. Selling and buying at the same time is a delicate da...