Hogan Associates’ Bank-Owned DEAL of the WEEK

231 Maple Ave. Newport, RI Every once in awhile there’s a distressed sale that really stands out as an amazing value. 231 Maple Ave. Newport is such a property. Here’s the skinny: It was the developer’s model unit; it’s big, 3 bedrooms, in perfect condition and the numbers work as an investment. This one has […]

To Rent or To Buy Newport RI Home or Condo?

To Buy or To Rent? A tool to help you decide. Many factors enter into the decision to rent or buy a RI home including the anticipated rate of appreciation, anticipated rent increases, your tax bracket and how long you expect to stay. If you’re wrestling with this common real estate decision, take a look […]

Unanswerable Real Estate Questions & Hopeful Thoughts about “The Bottom”

Punxsutawney Phil – Correct 40% of the Time “Is this the bottom?” the buyer asked. “Yes.” I replied. “Yes, it is, and there will be 6 more weeks of winter too.” Like Punxsutawney Phil, I make predictions at this time of year. Unlike Phil, I actually consider the indicators.  I’m pretty confident I can best […]