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Jeff Brooks

Events and Happenings

My view from the other side of the closing table

  I am proud to announce I’m officially a homeowner. Finally!  I’ve been practicing real estate for nearly four years with the goal of purchasing ...
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How's the Market?

Inventory and Economics. Experiencing the Lesson First Hand.

If the Real Estate catchphrase of 2012 was “interest rates” 2013 will be “inventory”.  So far it’s been a fantastic and frustrating 2013 for us ...
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Banks & Financing

203K Loans and buying RI Real Estate: 5 Things to Know

  What is a 203K Loan? An FHA 203k Loan is a rehab loan backed by the Federal Housing Authority. It allows home buyers to ...
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Rhode Island Condos

Tuckerman Ave Condo; Easton’s Point living without the Easton’s Point Prices

<p>Easton’s Point in Middletown has some of the hottest real estate in Newport County.  This townhouse right in the center of Easton’s Point puts you ...
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Banks & Financing

5 Ways the Fiscal Cliff has/will/may affect Your Real Estate Decisions

The ball at Time Square wasn’t the only thing that dropped last night.  The US economy took a cliff dive thanks to our elected officials ...
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Events and Happenings

Newport, RI Real Estate Market; Has it Turned? I think so.

I am about to make a bold statement about the Newport, RI real estate market – a statement that’s been made nearly every year since ...
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Events and Happenings

My new Housemate for the Week

This week I’ve been granted the amazing responsibility of watching my brother’s dog Finn while he and his family visit Arizona.  He’s a 6 month ...
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