Category: sellers

What It REALLY Costs To Sell Your Home in Rhode Island

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Listing your home isn’t free. There are costs, chores and a lot of work that goes into getting your home ready for the market. Before you list your home, think about the time, energy and money that go into it. If you have a direct buyer, with a great offer, it is often preferred to … Continued

Costs of Listing With An Agent in Rhode Island

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When selling your Rhode Island home, don’t rush into signing with an agent until you run some numbers and learn about all of your options. There are many costs of listing with an agent, sometimes a direct sell is a more lucrative choice. Educate yourself on all scenarios before you sign a listing agreement that binds … Continued

What are Closing Costs Exactly in Rhode Island?

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You’ve likely heard about closing costs, but do you know everything that they include? Check out our closing cost “FAQ” to learn more about what closing costs are all about. What Are Closing Costs Exactly in Rhode Island? Closing costs refer to all of the fees that must be paid at the closing table. Depending … Continued

8 Budget-Friendly Ideas to Personalize Your Doorway

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8 Budget-Friendly Ideas to Personalize Your Doorway   It’s always tricky to prioritize decorating dollars, and I tend to funnel most of mine to interior improvements: furniture, fabric, tchotchkes. But lately I’ve been thinking that the outside of the house – and especially my front entry – deserves its share of the love. The entry … Continued

5 Tips for a Healthy Hot Water Heater

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Maintaining Your Hot Water Heater Water heaters generally have a lifespan of 8-12 years, but as with anything, the better care you take of it, the longer it will last. There are several easy “set it and forget it” tips that you can use with your water heater, like keeping the thermostat at 120 degrees, … Continued

Inherit and Probate and Relatives In Real Estate

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Inherit and Probate and Relatives In Real Estate: Avoiding A Family Feud Question: My wife and I own a house as “Tenants by the Entirety.” This is the second marriage for both of us, and we have children from the prior marriages. We have agreed that when one of us dies, the survivor will have … Continued