We write a lot about RI waterfront homes, but sometimes it's nice to hear from people who actually live in them.  Here's one owner's take on the pleasures of living at 1601 Main Road in Tiverton - a pretty enticing deal at $895,000.

 “My husband and I bought the property at 1601 Main Road (then a summer cottage) in 1996 when two of our three children were still in high school – both avid sailors. We fell in love with its immediacy to so many things:  water play of all kinds right off our own dock – swimming, sailing, kayaking; early morning light climbing the houses and boat yard across the Basin, at night the lights of the Mt. Hope Bridge in the distance, and the Sakonnet River Bridge to the North; spectacular sunsets; and, the ability to watch the…

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Newport County's Single Family Home Stats for March 2014  

One quick note:  While the market is favoring Buyers in the aggregate (Newport, Jamestown, Middletown, Portsmouth, Tiverton & Little Compton), Middletown moved into Seller territory this month providing a slight advantage to Sellers.  Low inventory and high demand are pushing this metric up in Middletown.  That's a first since the market started  recovering.

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BEFORE

 

Here’s a happy house-flipping story to start your weekend off right. 

Fixer-uppers are not for everyone, but this little gem in Middletown is a Cinderella story worth sharing:

It started with a closing on a sad little house in need of major TLC. It ended 2 months later with a 7-day listing, a full price offer and an exhausted, but happy Seller.

Time and Effort are the life blood of flips. They must look brand new. When they do, people buy them. It’s that simple. If you plan to do it yourself, get ready for some aches and pains. If you do it right, however, the rewards can be great.

Location is key for a successful flip. This one was on the Middletown Newport line near parks, restaurants and coffee shops. Once the location checked…

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Rhode Island's home style preferences are experiencing a major shift.  Smaller homes with authentic period design are rapidly gaining favor over the larger properties favored a decade ago. Buyers want new-old homes that look historic on the outside but contain open spaces, walk-in closets, cooks' kitchens and high efficiency mechanicals on the inside.

21 Mia Court on the Exeter / North Kingstown line is such a home. Completed in 2008 by former historic home owners, this jewel of a house incorporates all the things they loved about their historic farm house in Charlestown.  Wide plank pine floors, exposed beams, hand hewn doors, forged iron hardware and a huge fireplace with beehive oven are classic American Colonial elements.  The arrangement of…

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139 West Shore Dr is Hogan Associates’ latest listing, a sweet home that embodies the best things about Exeter.  Here are just a few things to love about 139 West Shore Dr;

- Water views at a VERY reasonable price

Welcome your friends to your beautiful and affordable new home with water views from your two separate decks! That’s right. Two.

 -Move in tomorrow with no worries

This property has new flooring, a refinished kitchen, updated bathrooms and utilities - all installed under the watchful eye of a conscientious owner.

-Fireplace & Wood burning stove to enjoy the winter months 

You might enjoy winter a little more with a newly installed cast iron wood burning stove and a wood burning fireplace. Stay toasty warm with extra low…

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