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Five Great Questions To Ask Your Realtor Before Buying Your Providence, RI Home

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Whether you are a first-time home buyer or moving into your forever home, purchasing a house is a very complicated process. Luckily, the Providence Real Estate Guy, Jim DeRentis is here to help. Jim knows more than just where to find your perfect home, he can advise on everything from the local housing market to offering guidance during an inspection to helping you reduce your closing costs. Jim is your very best asset to understanding every piece of this complex process. To help you get started, here are five of the best questions to ask: [Read more…]

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Timeless Tudor In The Historic East Side of Providence Now Available!

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Nestled among the stately Colonial, Federalist, and Greek Revival homes that have made Providence a hub of historical architecture, you can find a simpler, more rustic style of cottage. At the turn of the 20th Century, Providence residents fell in love with the Tudor Revival style. These unique homes were inspired by the architecture of European medieval styles but were modernized with the highly popular craftsman style. The result was quaint homes reminiscent of English country homes but with fine, eclectic details. [Read more…]

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Houses For Sale In Providence RI: Two Modern Marvels In Historic College Hill

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Providence is known for its stunning historical homes and period architecture. Beautifully restored Federal, Victorian, and Gothic style houses can be found throughout the city. These prominent historic styles are not the only architecturally impressive homes found throughout the city. For lovers of modern architecture, there are some gems in our city as well. Two houses recently came onto the market that are incredible examples of modern architecture. If you are looking to have all the modern design and amenities but still live in a historic neighborhood, one of these homes may be perfect for you! [Read more…]

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Housing Shortage Coming To An End In Providence

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Rhode Island Housing Market
Featured Home: 271 Doyle Avenue East Side Of Providence

In the last few years, Rhode Island’s housing market has been booming. Single-family homes have been selling quickly and for impressive market values. This growth has been a sign that the negative impacts of the housing market crash has finally ended. However, one of the issues in Rhode Island, especially in Providence and the surrounding suburbs, is the supply of housing has not met demand. After the housing market crash, new builds had slowed. So when consumer confidence returned, the supply of houses could not meet demand. Fortunately, for buyers that seems to be changing this year. [Read more…]

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Millennials Are Finally Entering The Housing Market But Skipping Starter Homes

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Following the 2008 crash, Millennials had opted out of buying houses. With economic instability, high unemployment rates, and mortgage regulations, many were unable to purchase starter homes. However, with the upswing of the market, millennials are finally starting to enter the real estate market. Many of these millennials are making up for lost time and skipping starter homes entirely. They are opting for forever homes instead. [Read more…]

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Real Estate is my passion. I'm Jim DeRentis. Realtor, home decor enthusiast, foodie & about all things Providence. Follow me as I show you all the reasons why I love this city.

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As a lifelong Providence resident, Jim uses his deep knowledge of the city and its neighborhoods to match clients with properties that enhance their lives and businesses. Offering more than real estate savvy, Jim also brings an in-depth knowledge of finance. Before following his passion into real estate, he worked for 25 years in banking, and nearly 15 years as chief business officer of Bank Rhode Island, after working as a vice president for both Citizens Bank and Bank of America.

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