Kate DeSimone's Blog

Posted on 12/03/2023

Hacks for home to make daily tasks easier

Home can be a relaxing place, but sometimes managing the...

Home Impovements

Bookshelf

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Posted on 11/29/2023

Another Property Sold - 4 Harbourd Road, Johnston, RI 02919

BIDDING EVENT EXTENDED!! Say hello to this beautifully renovated ranch-style home, complete with a wood burning fireplace in a rustic style living room and a spectacularly clean new kitchen featuring pristine cabinets, granite countertops and stainless steel appliances. You'll also enjoy relaxing on the back patio overlooking the well manicured yard that offers a swing-set, plenty of space for pets or gatherings and a convenient storage shed in the back corner for all your lawncare items and more. Other features include hardwood floors, quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, Navian (tankless) heating system and outdoor sprinklers....

Posted on 11/26/2023

Here's what you should know about seller financing

Seller financing is an option for buyers and sellers to...

Posted on 11/19/2023

The best Ikea hack ideas for bold new furniture combinations

While many of the furniture items from Ikea are clever to...

Home Decor

Furniture Arrangement

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Posted on 11/15/2023

Video Tour - 29 Thor Place, Warwick, RI 02888

Convenience, privacy & traditional architecture team up to make this beautiful Colonial house your next home! Nestled at the end of a less-travelled street yet steps away from the Gaspee parade route, 29 Thor Place provides the best of both worlds. This impressive home features an updated kitchen which leads to a first floor bedroom suite, complete with a glass-enclosed shower stall. Hardwoods span both levels and have been carefully maintained for 75 years. The upstairs bedrooms share a fully tiled second bathroom that invites you for a relaxing soak. Venture outside and you'll enjoy the serenity of a tree lined yard which includes a...

Posted on 11/15/2023

29 Thor Place, Warwick, RI 02888 is now new to the market!

Convenience, privacy & traditional architecture team up to make this beautiful Colonial house your next home! Nestled at the end of a less-travelled street yet steps away from the Gaspee parade route, 29 Thor Place provides the best of both worlds. This impressive home features an updated kitchen which leads to a first floor bedroom suite, complete with a glass-enclosed shower stall. Hardwoods span both levels and have been carefully maintained for 75 years. The upstairs bedrooms share a fully tiled second bathroom that invites you for a relaxing soak. Venture outside and you'll enjoy the serenity of a tree lined yard which includes a...

Posted on 11/12/2023

What is capital gain on real estate?

Among the myriad costs associated with selling a home,...

Posted on 11/05/2023

Home insulation options that don't require wall demolition

One primary reason everyday people bear with drafty homes stems from construction costs. Old houses and those with failing exterior wall insulation seem to require costly demolition. The idea that drywall or select wood wall materials require removal and replacement often causes property owners to take a deep breath and think about something else. The good news is...

Home Improvement

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Posted on 11/01/2023

Another Property Sold - 28 Thor Place, Warwick, RI 02888

Convenience, privacy & charm team up to make this beautiful brick house your next home! Nestled at the end of a less-travelled street yet steps away from the Gaspee parade route, 28 Thor's nicely manicured grounds abut acres of Audubon Society protected land. Hardwoods span the main level which features an open living & dining room area, plus French doors which lead to a charming sunroom. The lower level is a vintage oasis, complete with a second fireplace, wet bar and billiard table for entertaining guests. The unfinished upper level provides almost 1,000 square feet of fantastic expansion potential, including four dormers with full...

Posted on 10/29/2023

Try these ideas for stylish DIY queen headboards

If your queen size bed frame needs refreshing, consider...

Headboard

Bed

Posted on 10/22/2023

How to add value to your home: The basics

As a homeowner, it's important to know how to add value...

Home Value

Increase Home Value

Posted on 10/20/2023

160 Manolla Avenue, Warwick, RI 02888 has an Open House on Saturday, October 21, 2023 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM

This charming Norwood Bungalow welcomes its next owner with an enclosed porch, double parlor and fenced yard. Hardwoods span both levels and hints of the 1920's Craftsman era appear around each corner. In addition to having a vanity with double sinks, the bathroom features a skylight that allows you to groom and primp in natural light. What makes a community? Let's start with a neighborhood school (K-5), recreational programs at the Boys & Girls Club, reading hour at the neighborhood library and food truck nights at the gazebo. Tucked back in a neighborhood yet convenient to the highway, the location provides the best of both...