Exploring the Best Bicycle Trails and Events in Newport County
Photo credit to Peter Rintels One of the best ways to truly discover a place is on a bicycle, where you can soak in the sights, sounds, and atmosphere at your own pace. Whether you’re a seasoned cyclist or just looking for a leisurely ride, you’ll find a variety of bicycle routes and events in […]
THE TRUTH ABOUT POOLS
By Gordon King You need more space. You’re working from home, extended family is visiting (though it seems like they moved in), the eat-in kitchen isn’t big enough for you all to actually eat in, and by July, you’ll be staring out the glass doors yearning for a little breathing room. Have you looked closely […]
RHODE ISLAND’S STONE WALLS: BUYING A PIECE OF HISTORY
TIVERTON, RI HOMEBUYERS ENJOY NEW ENGLAND’S FINEST STONE WALLS If you buy a home in Tiverton, RI chances are stone walls define the boundaries. Stone walls have a deep history in colonial Rhode Island. Used by farmers to protect crops, corral livestock and mark property boundaries, these blockades are a testament to colonial craftsmanship. Because […]
Making Every Move Count: How To Be A Savvy Military Buyer
By Tammy Bass and Simi Rush If your next duty station is in Newport, R.I., and whether you are CONUS or OCONUS, finding a home doesn’t need to be difficult. Virtual tours and inspections, mortgage approvals and closings are commonplace now thanks to Covid. You’re likely accustomed to it, and we are too, as military […]
Don’t Think You Can Pull-Off a 1031 Exchange in a Hot Market? Do a Reverse 1031 Exchange Instead.
In this real estate market it is much easier to sell than buy, which makes it especially difficult to effectively do a 1031 exchange and stay within the 45-day rule of identifying properties. One strategy that many don’t know about is called a reverse 1031 exchange. It allows you to purchase a replacement property […]
GORGEOUS GOAT ISLAND
By Paul Tobak and Norann Warner Goat Island may be known for its posh resort and high-end wedding venue. But its privacy, 360-degree water views and history are what have attracted many residents. The southern end of this rocky atoll in Narragansett Bay is dominated by two buildings featuring 135 townhomes and condominiums and 19 […]
“FANTASY ROCK” AT 1 HIGHLAND PLACE IN NEWPORT SELLS FOR $2,000,000
Hogan Associates announces the June 24, 2021 sale of 1 Highland Place in Newport, R.I., a stunning home nestled atop the trees overlooking Lily Pond. The home sold for $2,000,000. Caroline Richards of Hogan Associates represented the Buyer, and Chris West & Paul Leys of Gustave White Sotheby’s represented the Seller. 1 Highland […]
