Announcements...

REBUILDING TOGETHER FINAL DAY

April 30, 2013

Once again, the Rebuilding Together Greater Newport Chapter had a successful final day on Saturday, April 27 at 6 Halsey Avenue in Middletown. A great big thank you to all that volunteered,... Read More »

RIAR IS LOOKING FOR A FEW GOOD MEN....AND WOMEN!

April 30, 2013

Do you have what it takes to be a leader? Would you like the opportunity to shape the future of the real estate profession in Rhode Island? If so, the Rhode Island Association of REALTORS would like to hear from you. The association is looking for applicants for officer positions on its Board of Directors.... Read More »

THE MYTH OF THE $30,000 NATIONAL FLOOD INSURANCE POLICY

February 25, 2013

By Austin Perez, Russell Riggs

Recently, the news media reported that national flood insurance rates could increase to $30,000 a year. According to FEMA, this estimate was taken out of context and not created by the office that sets rates. It was the worst-case hypothetical cost to insure ocean-front property built 6 feet below the tidal surge after the next Storm of the Century.... Read More »

2013 PRESIDENT'S CHARITIES

December 14, 2012

President Mary Moniz has announced her charities of choice for 2012. (1)A Wish Come True, Inc.- A local nonprofit organization founded in 1982, granting wishes to medically qualified children ages 3 through 18 who have a life-threatening illness and live in Rhode Island and areas of southeastern Massachusetts. (2)Fort Adams Trust - which was founded in 1994 as a nonprofit organization and is charged by its articles of incorporation with directing and supporting the stabilization, restoration, maintenance, and operation of Fort Adams as a historic site; conducting educational, cultural, and interpretive programs and activities; generating revenues that will financially sustain the Trust's programs; conducting fundraising activities to finance the stabilization, restoration and maintenance of the Fort during the short and long term; holding special events; operating a museum; employing a staff; maintaining a membership; and all other business consistent with the operation of an historic site.