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Buying a Home? Plan for These Hidden Costs

Get those rainy day funds in order — you’re going to need them. You’re excited because you just found the perfect home. The neighborhood is great, the house is charming…

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January 25, 2022

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2022 Real Estate Market Predictions

Are you curious about the state of the real estate market? As we head into the new year, Westcott Properties wants to ensure that you’re up-to-date on what’s occurring in…

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January 14, 2022

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A 3-Step Downsizing Plan

When it’s time to move to a smaller home, these tips will help you save the memories while minimizing clutter in your new place. Moving into a new house is…

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January 10, 2022

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9 Easy-to-Ambitious DIY Projects to Improve Your Home

Like many homeowners, you may have eyed a home improvement project in the past only to come up short on time or inspiration. Don’t feel bad. Nearly half (43%) of…

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January 5, 2022

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Furnace, Boiler or Heat Pump? Time for Heating Systems 101

If your current heating system yields cold hands and frozen toes — it might be time to upgrade. Heating your home accounts for an inordinate portion of your utility bill,…

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December 7, 2021

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8 Tips for Achieving Maximum Coziness

Gray skies don’t have to mean a drab indoor life. As winter plods along, you may wish you could just hibernate until spring — and that may be more true…

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November 18, 2021

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50 Real Estate Terms Every Home Buyer Should Know

You don’t need a real estate license to find your dream home, but it does help to become familiar with real estate jargon you might encounter during the process. When…

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November 10, 2021

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Q3 Market Report

Westcott Properties is delighted to announce the release of the Q3 Market Report for single-family homes, multi-family homes, and condominiums in the state of Rhode Island. For insights on Newport…

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November 9, 2021

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5 Things to Do Before And After Closing

Your journey doesn’t end on closing day. Here are some next steps to consider before you actually move in. You’ve been house shopping for months or even years. You’ve endured…

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November 8, 2021

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Picture Perfect Ranch Home with Sparkling Pool!

Address: 333 South Main Street, Burrillville, RI 02859 Price: $359,900 Status: PENDING IN 1 WEEK! YOUR DREAM HOUSE AWAITS YOU! Welcome to 333 South Main Street – a meticulously maintained,…

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July 29, 2021

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Author Archives: Joy Riley

Buying a Home? Plan for These Hidden Costs

2022 Real Estate Market Predictions

A 3-Step Downsizing Plan

9 Easy-to-Ambitious DIY Projects to Improve Your Home

Furnace, Boiler or Heat Pump? Time for Heating Systems 101

8 Tips for Achieving Maximum Coziness

50 Real Estate Terms Every Home Buyer Should Know

Q3 Market Report

5 Things to Do Before And After Closing

Picture Perfect Ranch Home with Sparkling Pool!

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