Making Waves Blog
5 ENERGY-SAVING TIPS FOR RENTERS
1. WARD OFF ENERGY VAMPIRES Alas, if only turning off an appliance was as simple as hitting the power button. Unfortunately, as long as it’s still plugged into [...]
Do you have a Cesspool or a Failing Septic System? If so this program might be for you!
Septic System and Sewer Tie-In loan programs Rhode Island Infrastructure Bank, in cooperation with the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) and RIHousing, launched the Community Septic [...]
Are you Looking to Purchase a Home,but are not a conventional buyer. If so here are two new loan programs you probably have not heard of!
Beyond Loan Program WHEN OTHERS SAY NO, EMBRACE SAY YES. You’ve worked hard to establish yourself, but you’re not a conventional borrower, and that’s been holding other lenders back [...]
Pro’s and Con’s of Renting to Tenants with Pets
If you have a pet or used to have one back in the past, you’ll surely understand why most of the people consider their four-legged friends family members [...]
17 Rules Of Friendsgiving
It may sound like more fun to celebrate Thanksgiving with a bunch of friends rather than flying home and dealing with family. But it can be a real challenge. [...]
Roommate Round up
Welcome to Roommate Round Up! The service that helps individuals find a roommates safely and successfully. It’s no secret that finding affordable housing on Aquidneck Island can be [...]
Local Events in 2018 that you shouldn’t miss!
Annual Newport International Boat Show – September 13 – 16: One of the largest in-water boat shows in the country, NIBS features a full range of powerboats and sailboats [...]
Delaware Statutory Trust – pros and cons
Delaware Statutory Trust BY ELIZABETH WEINTRAUB Updated July 08, 2018 Many baby boomers who hold highly appreciated real estate assets may be at a stage of their lives when they are [...]
AirBnB and Fire Codes in Newport, RI
The Summer of '18 was a distressing one for many AirBnB property owners in Newport, Rhode Island. Property owners across the city opened notices from the Building Inspector's office [...]
What are the duties of Rhode Island landlords?
What are the duties of Rhode Island landlords? On behalf of Peter Regan of Sayer Regan & Thayer, LLP posted in premises liability on Friday, February 3, 2017. Under the laws of Rhode Island, [...]
An Easy Indoor Herb Garden Idea Perfect for Any Apartment
An Easy Indoor Herb Garden Idea Perfect for Any Apartment If you’re an outdoor person and/or love plants and fresh greens around you, one of the hardest aspects [...]
Renters Insurance and How it Protects Landlords
Blog & News - TenantCloud / March 16, 2018 As a Landlord you might not care if your renters have insurance or not, because you already purchased a [...]
Forbes Housing Outlook 2018: 6 Predictions From The Experts
In 2017 Americans learned to expect the unexpected, whether it be politics, weather or housing. Driven by record low inventory, little about the housing market went as forecast last [...]
To Rent or Not to Rent to Roommate’s?
Renting to roommates significantly widens the pool of qualified tenants whose dual income makes living in your rental property more affordable. However, renting to roommates or co-tenants sometimes requires [...]
6 Yard Hacks to Make Your Property More Attractive
If you own a home with a yard but aren’t exactly a professional gardener, you might be interested in learning some simple yard hacks to make your yard [...]
Spring Cleaning Tips for Tenants
Spring has arrived, and that means it’s finally time to open our windows to clear the must caused by a harsh winter. While landlords may be knocking on [...]
RI LIVING: Realtors Report New Record in Rhode Island Home Sales in 2017
RI LIVING: Realtors Report New Record in Rhode Island Home Sales in 2017 Number of Single-Family Home Sales Hit an All-Time High Warwick, R.I. – January 18, 2018 [...]
Inexpensive Bathroom Updates that Will Improve Properties Value and Desirability
Landlords and property managers often think they need to undertake major renovations in order to improve properties value and desirability. Sometimes that’s the case, particularly if a unit [...]
Is Less then Perfect Credit Getting in the way of Renting or Buying a New Home? Here are Some Tips to Help Improve your Credit!
Building credit takes time. We may crave instant gratification, but credit scores don’t work that way. They’re meant to show an overall picture of your financial health, so [...]
Are you zoned for short term rentals?
Are you zoned for short term rentals? As of recently new enforcement of Newport ordinances concerning short term rentals platforms like AirBnB have homeowners in Newport confused about [...]
Winter Weather Management, Frozen Pipes
This article is part of a series written during Winter Storm Grayson in January of 2018. These posts are collected and identified by the hashtag ##wrgwinterstormnewport. Each post is [...]
Making Waves Blog
5 ENERGY-SAVING TIPS FOR RENTERS
1. WARD OFF ENERGY VAMPIRES Alas, if only turning off an appliance was as simple as hitting the power button. Unfortunately, as long as it’s still plugged into [...]
Do you have a Cesspool or a Failing Septic System? If so this program might be for you!
Septic System and Sewer Tie-In loan programs Rhode Island Infrastructure Bank, in cooperation with the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) and RIHousing, launched the Community Septic [...]
Are you Looking to Purchase a Home,but are not a conventional buyer. If so here are two new loan programs you probably have not heard of!
Beyond Loan Program WHEN OTHERS SAY NO, EMBRACE SAY YES. You’ve worked hard to establish yourself, but you’re not a conventional borrower, and that’s been holding other lenders back [...]
Pro’s and Con’s of Renting to Tenants with Pets
If you have a pet or used to have one back in the past, you’ll surely understand why most of the people consider their four-legged friends family members [...]
17 Rules Of Friendsgiving
It may sound like more fun to celebrate Thanksgiving with a bunch of friends rather than flying home and dealing with family. But it can be a real challenge. [...]
Roommate Round up
Welcome to Roommate Round Up! The service that helps individuals find a roommates safely and successfully. It’s no secret that finding affordable housing on Aquidneck Island can be [...]
Local Events in 2018 that you shouldn’t miss!
Annual Newport International Boat Show – September 13 – 16: One of the largest in-water boat shows in the country, NIBS features a full range of powerboats and sailboats [...]
Delaware Statutory Trust – pros and cons
Delaware Statutory Trust BY ELIZABETH WEINTRAUB Updated July 08, 2018 Many baby boomers who hold highly appreciated real estate assets may be at a stage of their lives when they are [...]
AirBnB and Fire Codes in Newport, RI
The Summer of '18 was a distressing one for many AirBnB property owners in Newport, Rhode Island. Property owners across the city opened notices from the Building Inspector's office [...]
What are the duties of Rhode Island landlords?
What are the duties of Rhode Island landlords? On behalf of Peter Regan of Sayer Regan & Thayer, LLP posted in premises liability on Friday, February 3, 2017. Under the laws of Rhode Island, [...]
An Easy Indoor Herb Garden Idea Perfect for Any Apartment
An Easy Indoor Herb Garden Idea Perfect for Any Apartment If you’re an outdoor person and/or love plants and fresh greens around you, one of the hardest aspects [...]
Renters Insurance and How it Protects Landlords
Blog & News - TenantCloud / March 16, 2018 As a Landlord you might not care if your renters have insurance or not, because you already purchased a [...]
Forbes Housing Outlook 2018: 6 Predictions From The Experts
In 2017 Americans learned to expect the unexpected, whether it be politics, weather or housing. Driven by record low inventory, little about the housing market went as forecast last [...]
To Rent or Not to Rent to Roommate’s?
Renting to roommates significantly widens the pool of qualified tenants whose dual income makes living in your rental property more affordable. However, renting to roommates or co-tenants sometimes requires [...]
6 Yard Hacks to Make Your Property More Attractive
If you own a home with a yard but aren’t exactly a professional gardener, you might be interested in learning some simple yard hacks to make your yard [...]
Spring Cleaning Tips for Tenants
Spring has arrived, and that means it’s finally time to open our windows to clear the must caused by a harsh winter. While landlords may be knocking on [...]
RI LIVING: Realtors Report New Record in Rhode Island Home Sales in 2017
RI LIVING: Realtors Report New Record in Rhode Island Home Sales in 2017 Number of Single-Family Home Sales Hit an All-Time High Warwick, R.I. – January 18, 2018 [...]
Inexpensive Bathroom Updates that Will Improve Properties Value and Desirability
Landlords and property managers often think they need to undertake major renovations in order to improve properties value and desirability. Sometimes that’s the case, particularly if a unit [...]
Is Less then Perfect Credit Getting in the way of Renting or Buying a New Home? Here are Some Tips to Help Improve your Credit!
Building credit takes time. We may crave instant gratification, but credit scores don’t work that way. They’re meant to show an overall picture of your financial health, so [...]
Are you zoned for short term rentals?
Are you zoned for short term rentals? As of recently new enforcement of Newport ordinances concerning short term rentals platforms like AirBnB have homeowners in Newport confused about [...]
Winter Weather Management, Frozen Pipes
This article is part of a series written during Winter Storm Grayson in January of 2018. These posts are collected and identified by the hashtag ##wrgwinterstormnewport. Each post is [...]