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The tale of two home sellers – Who wins? Who loses? – Emilio DiSpirito
By Emilio DiSpirito, Realtor and Co-Owner of Engel & Volkers Rhode Island In the 90’s, it was believed that someone became an expert in their profession or passion after 10,000 hours, while according to Anders Ericsson of University of Florida, a world-renowned expert on peak performance and author of “Peak: The New Science of Expertise”,…
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“Ron & Jen’s Great Escape” – 1-5-2022 – Ron St. Pierre & Jen Brien
by Ron St. Pierre & Jen Brien, commentary Over the course of my really interesting, always eventful, life, I’ve insisted on doing things MY way. I never listened to the wise elders in my life, thought I’d figure it out and really-lived up to my stubborn Greek side. As I’ve aged, I’ve come to embrace…
Read MoreLooking back… and forward. 5 most read stories of 2021, pets, weather…
by Nancy Thomas Photo: Jason Michalski We look back at 2021 – as we approach four years serving the greater Rhode Island market with information and news relevant to you. But first – a little peek into 2022! What will be different We will add at LEAST two new writers – and maybe three –…
Read MoreRhode Island Real Estate. How far the dollar went when buying a home, 2021 vs. 2012 – Emilio DiSpirito
By Emilio DiSpirito, Global Real Estate Advisor of Engel & Volkers East Greenwich It was July 2012 and the real estate market in Rhode Island was at its “bottom” regarding pricing. The market was riddled with distressed properties, meaning short sales, foreclosures, REO’s and auctions! It’s astonishing to think that 26 out of every 100…
Read MorePawtucket’s 23rd Annual Photo Contest Winners
This year 99 photo entries were submitted in the City of Pawtucket 23rd Annual Photo contest. A virtual exhibit was created on the city’s’ website. Submissions came in from Pawtucket, Cumberland, Cranston, Greenville, Lincoln, North Smithfield, Providence, RI as well as Blackstone, North Attleboro and Rehoboth, MA, Fountain Valley, CA and Brentwood, TN. A virtual exhibit was…
Read MoreYour Coronavirus Update – Oct. 4, 2021
Photo: White flags mark the 700,000+ deaths from COVID-19, on display until today in Washington, D.C. RHODE ISLAND & VICINITY Lifespan & Care New England will stay with Friday deadline on vaccinations. Both hospital groups say they will be able to handle what they see as the small number of people who may select out.…
Read MoreSeasons of change, or tipping point for Rhode Island Real Estate? – Emilio DiSpirito
By Emilio DiSpirito, Realtor & License Partner of Engel & Völkers East Greenwich Day 4 on the market, our 3-bed, 1-bath home listing sits, leaving an eager seller on the other end of the phone. “What can we do? Maybe hold a 2-hour open house instead of 1-hour?” They ask me with trepidation as panic…
Read MoreBack-to-School advice & tips
It’s back-to-school time and we’re sharing some very useful Back-to-School tips and resources from safety tips to healthy snacks… From the U.S. Census: _____ The Westport Fire Department Back-To-School Safety Tips To coincide with the start of the new school year, Superintendent Thomas F. Aubin of the Westport Fire Department offers tried and true safety…
Read MoreRI Veterans: Did you know? 1 September 21 – John A. Cianci
by John A Cianci, Department Veterans Service Officer, Italian American War Veterans (ITAM) Q & A… I am not enrolled in the VA Healthcare system. Am I eligible for an identification card from the VA? – Jim from Windham Connecticut The VA offers qualifying applicants a Veterans ID Card which is different from the…
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