HOGAN BLOG

How’s the Market?

Events and Happenings

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

November 7, 2012

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 ...

Banks & Financing

FHA Loans Demystified – 10 Useful Tips for Borrowers and Homeowners Alike

March 29, 2012

As a Rhode Island real estate agent who has recently navigated both ends of FHA backed transactions, I can personally attest to the fact that ...

How's the Market?

Newport, RI Real Estate Market Snapshot

March 9, 2012

The charts below provide a snapshot of Newport’s Single Family Real Estate market for the 6 months ending February 28, 2011. For those of you ...

Banks & Financing

To Rent or To Buy Newport RI Home or Condo?

February 19, 2012

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 ...

Banks & Financing

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

February 6, 2012

Punxsutawney Phil – Correct 40% of the Time “Is this the bottom?” the buyer asked. “Yes.” I replied. “Yes, it is, and there will be ...

How's the Market?

Why Listing in Winter Works

January 20, 2012

According to the National Association of Realtors, the number of Rhode Island single-family homes sold last month increased 19 percent from December 2010. In addition, ...

Banks & Financing

Rhode Island Home Buyers, WHAT are You Waiting For?

January 4, 2012

It’s easy to feel negative about Rhode Island’s real estate market when all you hear is bad news. “Houses are not selling,” “There are no ...