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EUGENE, OR - January 21, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Internet Data Exchange (IDX) technology has now upgraded the search capabilities on the website of Lindsay Castergini, thanks to her adoption of the revolutionary IDX Broker software from IDX, Inc. Newport, Rhode Island home seekers can rest assured that the website of Castergini is working to find them the best possible property for their real estate needs. By narrowing and focusing a search of the Rhode Island MLS (RIMLS), clients of Castergini can experience an unprecedented level of access and control over their online property search. IDX Broker software has truly changed the way potential Rhode Island buyers search for homes online

PROVIDENCE, R.I. - January 10, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- In an effort to assist those in need during the holiday season, Residential Properties Ltd. and its five Rhode Island offices recently made generous contributions to charitable organizations such as Adopt-A-Family, Inc., Crossroads Rhode Island, The Jonnycake Center of Peacedale, Rhode Island Family Services

PROVIDENCE - December 28, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Department of Environmental Management has acquired four acres of land in Westerly that will enable the creation of an excellent fishing and boating access site on the Pawcatuck River

WARWICK, R.I. - December 6, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Help from the Federal Emergency Management Agency is not limited only to homeowners. Renters, too, may qualify.

PROVIDENCE - December 5, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- In the wake of Hurricane Sandy, the Department of Environmental Management is offering guidance to property owners who need to repair or replace onsite wastewater treatment systems (OWTS) that are located in close proximity to eroding shorelines. In certain areas of the south shore, Sandy caused coastal erosion which may have undermined structures and exposed components of these systems. OWTS repair in these highly vulnerable Critical Erosion Areas, as designated by the RI Coastal Resources Management Council (CRMC), typically requires a permit from DEM and an assent from CRMC.

WASHINGTON, DC - November 6, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- U.S. Housing and Urban Development Secretary Shaun Donovan today announced HUD will speed federal disaster assistance to the State of Rhode Island and provide support to homeowners and low-income renters forced from their homes due to Hurricane Sandy.

PROVIDENCE, R.I. - September 20, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- General Treasurer Gina M. Raimondo today announced Treasury's Unclaimed Property Division will be reuniting 37 cities and towns with just over $72,000. The amounts of municipal unclaimed property range from around $21,000 for Pawtucket to $40 for Scituate

September 5, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Attorney General Peter Kilmartin announced that Todd Lauzon (DOB: 3/23/73), with a last known address of 30 Munroe Street, Woonsocket, pleaded guilty yesterday to 30 counts of embezzlement in an pre-paid funeral services scheme. Superior Court Associate Justice Netti C. Vogel sentenced Lauzon to 20 years, with four to serve and the remainder suspended with probation, for each count, sentences to run concurrent. In addition, Lauzon was ordered to repay restitution in excess of $137,000 to his victims

Providence, RI - June 13, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Residential Properties Ltd.’s Director of Relocation Services, Elizabeth (Liz) Messier, has been elected to the board of directors of the New England Relocation Association. She was announced as one of the two new board members at the June 7th meeting. Liz was elected to a term of two years and is eligible for re-election to additional terms.

EUGENE, OR - April 3, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- IDX, Inc. welcomes agent Joshua Deaner and The Rhode Guide to the growing list of realtors and brokers who have chosen to integrate the remarkable IDX Broker software into their websites. By adding a personalized IDX solution, Deaner can sync Rhode Island MLS (RIMLS) listings directly to his search page, giving home seekers in Providence, Rhode Island and surrounding areas a simple and comprehensive way to locate their ideal property. Deaner now hosts a dynamic real estate search page, with featured listing slideshows and even an iPhone application.

Providence, RI - March 28, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Judy Chace of Residential Properties Ltd. was recognized by the Kent Washington Association of Realtors as the #1 highest producing real estate agent for 2011 out of a field of over 1350 member agents. In addition, Judy was the recipient of the coveted Platinum Plus award, which singles out real estate agents who, over the course of the year, attained a sales volume of more than $20 million.

February 3, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Lila Delman Real Estate announced the sale last week of 1210 Grace Cove Road on Block Island, Rhode Island. Lila Delman Real Estate REALTOR® Rosemary Tobin represented the buyer. According to Rhode Island Statewide Multiple Listing Service, this is the highest sale on Block Island in the last four months.

Providence, R.I. - September 21, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) --Intercontinental Real Estate Corporation today announced its pivotal decision to relaunch sales at Waterplace, one of Providence, R.I.’s only luxury, high-rise condominiums, by teaming up with Accelerated Marketing Partners to conduct an auction on October 17th for 29 riverfront homes at the development. Minimum bids for the residences available at auction start as low as $175,000 and are up to 69 percent below original asking prices.

Narragansett, , RI. - August 11, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Lila Delman Real Estate, the leader in Rhode Island’s luxury property market, announces the opening of a new office in Providence, the sixth for the firm. The Providence location, on the East Side at9 Wayland Square, will allow the company to better serve the Providence and inland areas.

July 18, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Lila Delman Real Estate announced the sale today of Puesta del Sol, 294 Carnegie Harbor Drivein Portsmouth, Rhode Island. The property was listed by Melanie Delman, President of Lila Delman Real Estate. This is the 5th highest sale inRhode Island in 2011; Lila Delman Real Estate has participated in all top 5 sales this year.