Monthly Archives: January 2014

Edwards, Metts will hold press conference on ‘just cause’ bill regarding tenant eviction

Rep. John G. Edwards (D-Dist. 70, Portsmouth, Tiverton) and Sen. Harold M. Metts (D-Dist. 6, Providence) will be holding a news conference to address tenants’ rights during the foreclosure process on Thursday, Jan. 30, at 2 p.m. in the rotunda of the State House.

AG Kilmartin Stops NY Law Firm From Practicing in Rhode Island for Improper Mortgage...

After receiving a consumer complaint, Attorney General Peter F. Kilmartin initiated an investigation into the Litwvin Law Firm for allegedly charging homeowners steep up-front fees for mortgage modification services. Through the course of the investigation, it was determined the New York-based law firm was in violation of Rhode Island's Deceptive Trade Practices Act and the Mortgage Foreclosure Consultant Regulation Act. In addition, it was determined the law firm was not licensed to practice in Rhode Island

Mott & Chace Sotheby’s International Realty announces sale in Watch Hill, RI

Mott & Chace Sotheby’s International Realty participated in the recent sale of 54 Ocean View Highway in Watch Hill, Rhode Island. The one acre setting enjoys beautiful views of the ocean and Block Island. Rob Richins of Mott & Chace Sotheby’s International Realty represented the buyers in this $2,300,000 sale. Nancy Richmond, from Randall Realtors Real Living, represented the sellers.

Mott & Chace Sotheby’s International Realty announces sale in Charlestown, RI

Mott & Chace Sotheby’s International Realty announces the sale of 24 Lagoon Avenue in Quonochontaug, Rhode Island. This gorgeous Ninigret Pond front home boasts beautiful water views over the pond out to the ocean, its own dock, mooring and private beach. Situated on almost a full acre, this 2,700 square foot home sold for $1,695,000. Trevor Ainsworth, of Randall Realtors Real Living, represented the buyers.

DEM’s Division of Fish and Wildlife Announces Second Annual Deer Hunt on Black Rock-Rodman’s...

For the second year in a row, the Department of Environmental Management's Division of Fish and Wildlife will hold a deer hunting program at the Black Rock-Rodman's Hollow Property on Block Island. The Black Rock parcel is the only state- owned property on Block Island that is open for deer hunting.

Rep. Craven proposes increase in estate tax threshold

While Florida offers retirees warm weather, nice beaches and golf, it also presents the opportunity to significantly reduce one’s overall tax burden, according to an article on estate planning in a recent edition of the Rhode Island Bar Journal. The article’s authors go on to say that “in many instances, the tax savings alone for a Rhode Island client moving to Florida will cover the expense of living in the Sunshine State.”

Supreme Court of Rhode Island Upholds the MERS Business Model and MERS Authority to...

Reston, Virginia - January 2, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- MERSCORP Holdings, Inc. today announced that the Supreme Court of Rhode Island held in Mruk vs. Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., (MERS) et al. that MERS’ business model with MERS holding legal title to the mortgage as the nominee for the owner of the note is consistent with Rhode Island law.

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Rhode Island Treasury Reunited 8,860 People with $11.7 Million in Unclaimed...

The Office of Rhode Island General Treasurer Seth Magaziner reunited 8,860 people with $11.7 million in unclaimed property in the fiscal year that ended on June 30

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Langevin, Whitehouse Highlight Bill to Invest $170 Million in Fixing RI...

Congressman Jim Langevin and Senator Sheldon Whitehouse today joined with state, town, and labor officials by the Factory Bridge in West Warwick to call on Congress to pass the Strengthen and Fortify Existing (SAFE) Bridges Act. The SAFE Bridges Act was introduced in the Senate by Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Whitehouse, and others last month and will be introduced in the House this week by Langevin. The bill would deliver up to $170 million to repair Rhode Island’s deficient and crumbling bridges and create construction jobs