In RI we call them Short Sails | Short Sales.  Whether you know the difference in homonyms between short sails and short sales, I am here to clear the rough waters of explanation.  If you have a RI sailboat and are having trouble paying your personal loan, I can not help you much with your short sails....but if you have a Rhode Island real estate home payment issues, I certainly am here to keep you out of foreclosure.  In fact a short sale is a much better alternative than foreclosure. Speaking to a few potential short sale clients his past week, I wanted to make sure these homeowners understood that walking away from their home was not the right solution for them.  A foreclosure hurts your credit immeasurably for years, puts off buying a home with a Fannie Mae loan for at least 7 years... 11/05/2012

What is the North Kingstown Real Estate Market Doing? What is the North Kingstown Real Estate Market Doing?  The town of North Kingstown is located in the southern part of the state of Rhode Island.  With waterfront RI real estate on Narragansett Bay, the North Kingstown real estate market is a desirable area for homeowners.  It is a suburban community that is centrally located in the state with many North Kingstown neighborhoods to live in.  Moving to North Kingstown?  Find out more about the community and the waterfront RI real estate it has to offer.   North Kingstown RI single family home sales for October 2012 were as follows: North Kingstown Rhode Island Real Estate Market- Click to search for Homes for Sale   19 North Kingstown homes sold   4 homes sold over $400,000   2 homes so... 11/04/2012

Another Wickford RI Home Sale - 5 Years Later.  And the question is why do some buyers take years (I'm getting older & grayer too!) to buy a home?  Am I the crazy Buyer’s Agent that works tirelessly with  buyers for nearly 5 years until they buy a home?  Perhaps. As a waterfront RI realtor I know when to coax to help a Buyer see the home of their dreams in the best light.  My buyer had a specific radius of RI real estate she desired.  It seemed more than difficult due to the price point we were looking at.  This walk to water and Wickford RI home for sale commanded higher prices.  But I kept at it.  My fellow Realtors have thought I lost it- a buyer who can not buy because it was not the right RI real estate home every year for 5 years! Another Wickford RI Home Sale - 5 Years Later In f... 11/01/2012

North Kingstown RI Homes for Sale under $200,000.  It is a walk to water North Kingstown RI home for sale with miles of beaches on Narragansett Bay and by the just finished North Kingstown bike path in the Mount View neighborhood.  Curiousity for this soon to be North Kingstown homes for sale?  It is not often that North Kingstown homes for sale under $200,000 come on the market.  But if you reach out to me right now you may find your RI lotto win right her in Mount View! How does a doll house North Kingstown bungalow cottage that has updates, 2 bedrooms, 1 1/2 baths, galley kitchen, large living and dining rooms, 1 1/2 baths and a den.  Let’s talk about the deck with awning, stone fire pit, fenced & well landscaped backyard and you may have found your right home.  This is the coastal R... 10/31/2012

SOLD- Waterfront North Kingstown RI Condo- Hamilton Harbour.  This North Kingstown condo in the Hamilton Harbour condo complex is finally sold.  A long, bumpy journey my buyer says with lapses by the short sale seller (changing mind 90% through process to pay off the mortgage ). Yes, there were bumps with the lender, hurricane Sandy to delay the closing  (no we did NOT let it stand in the way yesterday), flood zone property and he hasn't moved in yet and let us not forget his ex-wife is named Sandy (aka hurricane Sandy!).  Phew!  There was no lack of drama getting to the closing table with this waterfront North Kingstown condo.  It is time to take a breath and know the storm surge did not cause flooding on his condo.  That is what good flood insurance is all about and he has it in his m... 10/30/2012

Wickford Harbor – Waterfront Wickford RI Real Estate Wickford Harbor – Waterfront Wickford RI Real Estate.  It is so true that a picture can be a thousand words and so this scene deserves to be embedded here.  A wonderful view of the Wickford Harbor on Saturday still filled with boats awaiting Hurricane Sandy and tied to moorings or being hauled to dry land.  We are on the eve of a hurricane and the waterfront Wickford RI scene is serene and calm. Calm before the Hurricane This waterfront RI real estate is a treasure to the community of Wickford Village and North Kingstown. It is historic, enchanting and yes in a flood zone.  There are great nerves today in anticipation as we go through this pre-Halloween weekend and what the Hurricane brings to our coast line.  Our oceanfront and coast... 10/27/2012

Wind Turbine in Your Back Yard? Wind Turbine in Your Back yard?  Well residents of the North Kingstown Green subdivision have the 413 foot wind turbine going up behind the wind turbine owners yard off Ten Rod Road in North Kingstown.  The subdivision home developer for this neighborhood is putting the wind turbine behind his home. It is the developer's energy company, Wind Energy Development LLC, that is constructing it and placing it right smack in RI real estate.  Yes, it is a renewable energy source which is good but it has raised local concerns.  Are North Kingstown homes for sale ready for this energy source? Now there are mixed feelings about this wind turbine from North Kingstown residents.  All of the subdivision homeowners knew about it before the the wind turbine was built- th... 10/19/2012

Open House | New Construction North Kingstown RI Homes | North Ridge.  Open House Sunday | North Ridge Subdivision | New Construction.  The Patriots are not playing until 4 pm on October 21st, Sunday so it is a perfect New Construction in North Kingstown Real Estate afternoon for a North Kingstown North Ridge subdivision open house.  It is Sunday from 1-4  p.m. just off School Street in Rhode Island real estate.  The street is Roland Robinson Way in North Kingstown RI. New Construction North Kingstown RI real estate I do expect interest in the North Ridge new construction, first under $350,000 in North Kingstown in awhile, by custom builder Rocco Sammartino.  North Ridge is a new, smaller neighborhood in North Kingstown - minutes from shopping, schools and highway.  Plan on stopping by ... 10/18/2012

Waterfront Rhode Island Real Estate | Going Once, Going Twice   Waterfront Rhode Island Real Estate | Going Once, Going Twice.  Okay did you see both of my arms get raised….  Well if I could do that by email, text or even over the phone I would.  The waterfront Mount View community in North Kingstown is part of the coastal RI real estate area where I sell RI real estate..  So when a Realtor from another waterfront RI town calls me (it is a going once, going twice) and says my client wants a neighborhood North Kingstown Realtor to sell his son's home!  Really, well she knew that I was her pick.  How fortunate is that!  She knew my style, my work and knew that I would value her client as well as she does.   It is only a 15 minute ride for this Realtor but her client wanted someone who kne... 10/16/2012

Another Pending Waterfront North Kingstown RI Home.  When you find that waterfront RI real estate that rocks your world what do you do.  You tell your Realtor ‘I want this house’ now!   Oh, I can not forget the hot tub under the stars to enjoy or step outside onto your boat and private mooring…not bad!  Well yes, it has 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, cathedral ceiling living room and decks to enjoy the view.   Negotiating this waterfront North Kingstown RI real estate took awhile but the buyers were well pleased with my negotiated sales price for them.  This house was listed at $599,000 for two months but it was priced well for its coastal location. The buyers can not wait to enjoy the quiet neighborhood setting just outside Wickford Village on a secluded waterfront street which is a clear destin... 10/08/2012

North Kingstown RI Market Report Update.   Where is the North Kingstown RI Real Estate Market in September 2012?    As a southern RI waterfront community, North Kingstown is a wonderful community to live in and enjoy.  Here are the market stats for the September home sales, as follows:   16 North Kingstown homes sold   3 homes sold over $400,000   5 homes sold for between $300,000-$400,000    8 homes sold for under $300,000   Median Home Sale Price in September 2012 was $265,000, homes sold for 95% of median list price and were on the real estate market for 64 days.  Median price is down and days on market to a sales agreement is up.   There were 188 North Kingstown homes for sale in September 2012 which is a 10% decrease in home inventory over August. Yet, if you look at the sales numb... 10/01/2012

Quonset Bike Path - Life is Heading to the Beach!  The finishing touches are just coming to be to the extended bike path from the Quonset Office Park ( by Kohl's where it starts) just off Post Road in North Kingstown to Calf Pasture beach on Narragansett Bay.  This Quonset bike path (or North Kingstown bike path) has been years in the making.  It is about 4 miles in length passing by Allens Harbor, Quidnessett neighborhoods and ending in the lovely waterfront RI real estate community of Mount View.   Newly paved it is a wonderful ride which I have made via bike round trip in about an hour (walking will take you longer). Whether you are on bike, skateboard or roller blades or just walking, it is a great bike path to enjoy.   Soak up the beauty of the landscape and you will be amazed by t... 09/30/2012

North Kingstown Pending Home Sale - Wickford RI Home for Sale.  Yes, this is the one that got away but my buyer caught it...at the right price and definitely the RIGHT Rhode Island real estate location.   Just a half of a mile outside Wickford Village, the location was spot on for this buyer.  Walk to the North Kingstown waterfront, Wickford marinas, school and the town beach from here - what is there not to love! Wickford RI homes for sale are a hot commodity in North Kingstown when priced well and condition is good.  This Wickford home for sale had it all - updated heating system, electrical, new roof, new septic, new deck and large 2 car garage.  North Kingstown Pending Home Sale - Wickford RI Home for Sale Now here is the truth on this home purchase.  I have been looking with this b... 09/16/2012

North Kingstown RI Market Report - August 2012. North Kingstown RI Market Report - August 2012 North Kingstown RI single family home sales for August 2012 were as follows: 25 North Kingstown homes sold and of these homes...  11 homes sold over $400,000    8 homes sold for between $300,000-$400,000     6 homes sold for under $300,000 North Kingstown RI Market Report - August 2012 Median Home Sale Price in August 2012 was $344,000, homes sold for 97% of median list price and were on the real estate market for 42 days.  Median price is up and days on market to a sales agreement is down.  This is a stronger real estate market appearing. The important fact is that home inventory levels are decreasing now for a couple of months in North Kingstown.  Although still a buyer's market with a 8 1/2... 09/03/2012

North Kingstown RI Back to School 2012-2013. Back to school rejoicing as school opens on Tuesday of this week for town public school students in North Kingstown.  The summer is nearly over officially but North Kingstown schools are starting before the official end of summer. North Kingstown schools are back in session this week!  Time is here to finish all the required book reads.  Can you believe summer is over and it is North Kingstown school time as of August 28th, Tuesday?! North Kingstown RI Back to School 2012-2013   August 28th is the first day of the new 2012-2013 for all North Kingstown students grades K-12.  Ensure you have registered your child, if new to the school system, and all immunizations and forms are in order.  As a North Kingstown Rhode Island real estate homeowner ... 08/26/2012

North Kingstown Luxury Homes for Sale | Rhode Island Real Estate.  Luxury Homes in North Kingstown RI line the waterfront of Narragansett Bay and inland.  Sales of luxury homes in the Luxury North Kingstown Home North Kingstown area price range of $999,999 and up are in all different neighborhoods and settings.  Some are waterfront or water view homes and some are on acreage. At present, there are 11 luxury homes on the North Kingstown real estate market. Many of these North Kingstown Rhode Island real estate homes are on the waterfront or have water views of Narragansett Bay.  Two luxury homes just have many acres for privacy. Price ranges from $999,999 for a water view home to $6,450,000 for a home located right on Narragansett Bay with nearly 2 acres of Rhode Island real estate. Nort... 08/22/2012

Welcome Home to North Kingstown Elizabeth Beisel!  Elizabeth Beisel the hometown 2012 Olympic swimming champion for RI returned home last night to Rhode Island real estate.  It was quite a production at the Providence airport with a special welcoming for the family of Elizabeth Beisel.  With 2 Olympic medals - one gold and one bronze for her swimming feats at the 2012 London Olympics, this RI home grown girl returned to her roots. From the airport to the North Kingstown High School, hundreds welcomed her home.  It was truly amazing to see young and old there to welcome her in a hoopla celebration.  As gracious and down to earth as Elizabeth is, many just wanted to let her know how proud they were of her.  As Elizabeth says, that if it wasn't for the waterfront North Kingstown town she g... 08/08/2012

North Kingstown Rhode Island Real Estate Market Update for July 2012:   North Kingstown RI single family home sales for July 2012 were as follows: 21 North Kingstown homes sold   5 homes sold over $400,000   7 homes sold for between $300,000-$400,000     9 homes sold for under $300,000 North Kingstown Rhode Island Real Estate Market Update Average Home Sale Price in July 2012 was $347,450  homes sold for 95% of  average list price and were on the real Waterfront Sunsets in North Kingstown RI estate market for 56 days on average.  This is an increase over June in average sales price and average list price. Homes sold were on the market longer in order to sell.  Home sales volume are down by 25% in July over June 2012.   There were 215 North Kingstown homes for sale in July 2012 which wa... 08/03/2012

Lotus Flowers | Spectacular Rhode Island Real Estate?!  It is that time of the year just outside Wickford RI that all photo aficionados long for.  The amazing lotus flowers of Wickford are in full bloom and add to the spectacular landscape of Rhode Island real estate.  Now many people confuse these sacred flowers known well in Australia and Asia with water lilies - no comparison.  These flowers are an absolute sight to behold. Over a 2 foot expanse of one flower!  Can you believe it...you need to get up close and personal to really believe that what you are visually inhaling is REAL!  Just stunning to capture digitally to share with all.  The lotus flowers last about 2-3 weeks in full blooming stature and have a constant stream of cars stopped to enjoy this spectacular annual sight. Thi... 08/01/2012

It is North Kingstown North Ridge Open House Sunday!  Not only is it Not a beach day, it is a great day for North Kingstown North Ridge subdivision open house Sunday from 1-4 p.m. just off School Street. Expect a great turnout for the New Construction, first in North Kingstown in awhile, by custom builder Rocco Sammartino. Plan on stopping by since the model home was just sold last week and a new model North Kingstown home for sale is open for viewing. It is North Kingstown North Ridge Open House Sunday! If you are ready to find the right North Kingstown neighborhood and home for sale, contact a North Kingstown real estate agent.  I’d love the opportunity to help and don't let this one get away!  Phone me today at (401) 529-7849, or email me at RiByTheBay@gmail.com to schedule an appoin... 07/28/2012