HOGAN BLOG
Attention Newport RI Foodies – It’s That Time of Year Again
Newport Restaurant Week Nov. 2-11, 2012 Like many of you out there, I absolutely adore food; especially the fall comforts – from pot roast to …
Coffee’s, The Bensons & other Newport Rock Stars
This recent text exchange between my daughter and me got me thinking about celebrity (Secret: I don’t know who Orlando Jones is!) and the exceptional …
Tips from an Insider: Secret Waterfront Havens in Newport RI
The intricate ins and outs of Newport’s streets are typically explored by those who have exhausted the main street attractions. Once you are numb to …
Tips from an Insider: Dining in Newport RI
When it comes to dining in Newport, RI you can’t go wrong at too many places. Everyone you ask will tell you to go somewhere …
The Perfect Tree House: A Play House for Your Kids
Most children, at one time or another, dream of the perfect tree house. A place that they can hang out with friends and decorate to …
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 …
A Newport Story: The Horse in the Foyer
A Cautionary Tale: Don’t bring the horse in the house. Like many historic towns, Newport, RI has a rich oral history. My father in law, …
FHA Loans Demystified – 10 Useful Tips for Borrowers and Homeowners Alike
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 …
Tales of The Help, a Newport RI Mansion Story
An Elegant Hand-Me-Down from Newport, RI’s Gilded Age Tucked away in one of my closets is an antique wicker doll carriage abandned many years …