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        <title>Perfect Newport Beach Cottage, Steps from Bailey's Beach on Almy Pond.</title>
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215 Coggeshall Rd. Just 4 doors from Bailey's


Beach houses come in many shapes and sizes in Newport, RI.   Mansions adorn our coastline, condominiums overlook the harbor, and summer cottages line sandy roads leading to Hazards, Gooseberry and Bailey's Beaches off Ocean Drive.  While all offer the promise of lazy days on the shore, few can match the location, condition and charm of this restored bungalow on Almy Pond.


Not only is this newly renovated cottage on a pristine estuarial pond teeming with wild life, it's also just four doors away from Bailey's Beach, one of the most beautiful and exclusive beaches in the Northeast.  One part of Bailey's is a very private club, but the eastern end is a scenic stretch of sand accessible to neighbors by foot or bike.


In Newport, it's rare to find an historic property on a pond within walking distance of a beach.  In additon to its fantastic location, this cottage underwent a top to bottom renovation and its glistening new interior features bleached hardwoods, a designer kitchen, upscale baths, an inviting new deck and a lawn that stretches down to the water.


So come take a look, watch the sun set over the pond, and listen to the surf at Bailey's.  It's the quintessential beach house.  You may never want to leave


To browse more Newport beach homes, click here.  For a private viewing, please call Matt Hadfield at 301-848-4358 or matt@hoganassociatesRE.com.


 
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        <author>jeff@hoganri.com (Jeff Brooks)</author>
        <title>My view from the other side of the closing table</title>
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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 my own little slice of island paradise.  It was quite the experience for me to sit at the other end of the closing table; to sign that stack of papers, and feel what dozens of my buyers have undergone.  Here’s a bit about my experience:


 The Right Realtor


 I found the best realtor in town for me.  That was, of course, me, because I understand my needs and wants.  I wanted a multi family - 2 or 3 units, but at times I considered a single family I could turn around myself.  It can often be good to view products outside of your original needs and wants. This helped me realize my original decision for a two family was the right one. I decided on a 2 family off of Memorial Blvd “in need of some TLC” that came on the market a week prior.  When my father viewed the property, his constant chuckling confirmed the amount of work that truly needed to be done. 


 The Right Mortgage Broker


 Working with my mortgage broker was easier for me, as I know what to expect, however, witnessing the volume of paperwork actually required showed me how daunting an experience it could be for my buyers.  I’ve prepped my buyers in the past for the volumes of paperwork, but now I knew first hand what they have been going through.  


 The Aftermath


 The most overwhelming aspect of the experience was the feeling. A feeling deep in my gut that “this is actually happening” It truly dawned on me the responsibility I was taking on, the amount of work needed, and the years of obligation ahead. 


 It was nerve racking


 That night a friend of mine said it best; “That feeling? That means you’re making moves. Big Moves. Good work.” 


 I now understand the emotion and stress behind a first purchase.  It’s a big deal. It’s without question the largest, most important purchase of your life and now I can say “I’ve been there.” If you’re ready to “make moves” yourself, call me. 
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