Deb Grimaldi, Real Estate Appraiser, Rhode Island

  Wickford Village - where to begin?  Wickford represents what a real village should be – small but not confined, accessible and not limiting, quaint but not, well, out of range of conveniences that we’re accustomed to.  (But this can also apply to Rhode Island given its size and multi-faceted po...

Rhode Island is Underwater - Flood of 2010 WARWICK, R.I. - U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano took a helicopter tour over still-flooded Rhode Island on Friday, witnessing waterlogged shopping malls and homes with people's possessions laid out to dry in their yards, as...

    Buttonwoods/Old Buttonwoods Neighborhood       Located in the West Bay area of Warwick is a neighborhood known as Old Buttonwoods.  Buttonwoods is the name of a type of tree found mainly on shorelines and is a clue to the mystery of  the place.  Originally founded as a summer colony in 1871 b...

  Potowomet on the Bay     You may never hear the name Potowomet in a game of Jeopardy.  Nevertheless, it is the birthplace of the American Revolution’s premier General, Nathaniel Green, in 1742.  And oddly enough, you will can only find this enclave of Warwick by leaving the City altogether.    ...

Warwick Neck The website for Warwick Neck says ‘Where It’s All About The Quality Of Life.’  And that pretty much sums up the world of Warwick Neck.  Central to the area is it’s Lighthouse, down at the bottom of the Neck, which has safeguarded seafarers since 1826.  Currently the Coast Guard maint...

Western Cranston The city of Cranston is a short drive from any Rhode Island city or town and is the state’s third largest city.  It is located north of Warwick and just south of Providence; encompassing 28 square miles.  The TF Green International Airport is also just minutes away.  Cranston pro...

Roger Williams Park     Southern Providence welcomes all to the expansive Roger Williams Park.  A true city park and designated National Historical District, it has been aptly called the ‘Jewel of Providence.’  In 1871, the Betsey Williams estate donated this 427-acreage to Providence.  A descend...

Pawtuxet Village     Pawtuxet Village is just 20 minutes from Providence is the historic village of Pawtuxet, Rhode Island.  Pawtuxet Village actually sits between the cities of Warwick and northern Cranston.  Since 1973, the village has been on the National Register of Historic Places per a reco...

  First,  Rhode Island offers quaint New England communities that might remind new residents of an old America. Living in Rhode Island gives me a sense of purpose and pride. You truly feel as though you are part of something.  Two. Rhode Island's small size is an asset. There is nothing better th...

  Deb Grimaldi, Keeping you informed every step of the way!!   Low-Cost Ways to Spruce Up Your Home’s Exterior Make your home more appealing for yourself and potential buyers with these quick and easy tips:   1. Trim bushes so they don’t block windows or architectural details. 2. Mow your lawn, a...