Bob Black

Never before had I realized how much I needed the office until this past holiday season. As any real estate professional can attest, working from home is just so damn convenient but as was the case with me and so many other “work from home professionals”, I became complacent. Of course I was abl...

Today marks the first day of a new chapter in my real estate career.  As you may know, I've recently been asked to join the newly formed Williams & Stuart Real Estate in Cranston, RI. The company is the brainchild of Sue Rowles and Paul Zarrella who will serve as Brokers. Given Sue and Paul's co...

I've recently been contacted by a friend who wants to put their house on the market in order to downsize to a Ranch as a matter of convenience. My first thoughts were that it was going to be a challenge to walk into their home and explain all that needs to be changed in order to make it appealin...

I recently began working with new clients and have listed their home.  I really enjoy working with this couple for many reasons, but one of them is that they are making it easy to sell their home!  When I was working on my market analysis and doing a walk through of the home, I made recommendati...

  Two weeks ago Melissa and I attended what has become a Summer and Fall Providence tradition, Waterfire. We started out with drinks at Olives on North Main St. It was Dirty Goose Martinis and a great little grilled pizza. Even though I think they forgot that we ordered the pizza because it almo...

Monday and Tuesday- Typical:  Showings, phone calls to various buyers, sellers, lenders, MLS searches.  Lunch with my best girl.  More phone calls.  Stop at Whole Foods for dinner supplies, come home to cook and eat dinner.  More MLS work, blogging. Wednesday - Golf Committee meeting for the Grea...

Washington County Fair Rhode Island largest authentic county fair. Annual fair with country music concerts, a giant midway, animal shows, Grange and 4H exhibits, crafts, children's games and more. 8/13/2008 - 8/17/2008 Daily, 8 a.m.-11 p.m. Washington County Fairgrounds 401-782-8139 www.washingt...

Block Island Arts Festival - Overlooking Great Salt Pond. Local and regional artists! Lawn of the Narragansett Inn - Ocean Ave - Block Island - 401-466-2626 - Free Admission http://blockislandinfo.com/ Pawsox Vs. Charlotte Knights - Sunday 1:05.  Kids run the bases after the game!  McCoy Stadium ...

This past weekend presented Melissa and me with the opportunity to get away. We decided to head out to Provincetown, MA for an incredible day on the ocean to go on a whale watch. I know what you're thinking - tourist trap. But the company we used was anything but a tourist trap. We chose a more ...

Last night, Melissa and I went out for dinner with our friend Julie.  We chose Andreas on Thayer Street in Providence.  I had never been, but my dining partners couldn't wait for me to try real Greek food.  I can't wait to go back!  We ordered a bunch of appetizers to share: Dolmathakia (Dolma)- ...