Thursday, May 23, 2013
Take a look at the upper end of the car market in Rhode Island with this selection of luxury cars listed on AOL Autos.
While you may not have won the recent $590.5 million Powerball jackpot, you can get a slice of the good life with one of this week's selection of luxury cars available at dealerships around Rhode Island. The best part? Most of these classy rides can be had for under $60,000. Be sure to check out more cars for sale on AOL Autos.com 1. 2013 Volvo XC60 T6 — $49,444 Always known for its safety standards, Volvo adds some oomph with this latest SUV entry. Pairing a 3.0L inline 6-cyl. turbo with a six-speed automatic transmission, the XC60 adds creature comforts like automatic A/C, headlight cleaners, saved settings for up to three different drivers, and leather interior. For sale at: Viti Volvo, Tiverton 2. 2013 Lincoln MKX Base — $50,295 For …
Wednesday, May 22, 2013
Check out the recent real estate transactions in Johnston.
Welcome to our weekly feature on JohnstonPatch where we list sales of homes in our town and surrounding areas every Thursday. We're looking for real estate agents, bank loan officers, attorneys — anyone who handles sales or closings — to let us know about the homes that are selling in Johnston. Submissions should include address, date of sale, and sale price. We also accept and appreciate photos or videos of the property. Send information on recent home sales in Johnston to Local Editor Joe Hutnak at joseph.hutnak@patch.com Deadline for submissions to Sold! is Wednesday at 4 pm. Address: 434 Greenville Ave. Sale Price: $82,500 List Price: $110,000 Type: Colonial Year Built: 1870 Address: 2 Deer Run Trail Sale Price: $312,000 List Price: $…
The Johnston-based insurer keeps growing.
FM Global, one of the world’s largest commercial property insurers, has jumped to No. 541 on FORTUNE magazine’s list of America’s 1,000 largest companies. The ranking, published in the magazine’s May 20, 2013, edition, is based on FM Global’s fiscal year 2012 financial performance and represents a rise of more than 30 spots from the company’s prior year’s rank at No. 572. Founded in 1835, FM Global remains one of the longest-standing companies among the FORTUNE 1000. In 2012, FM Global’s company’s consolidated gross premium in force grew 8.6 percent to US$5.5 billion and net income was US$840 million, despite the impact of Superstorm Sandy—the company’s single largest net aggregate natural disaster loss to date. Additionally, policyholder …
Monday, May 20, 2013
The three newest listings in Johnston.
A 1,650 square-foot house on Old Atwood Ave., a freshly updated 3-bedroom bungalow and a spacious ranch on Homeland Street are the three newest listings in Johnston. Here they are: 1314 Old Atwood Ave. - $229,000 Not a short sale or forclosure. This house is on a huge 30,000 square foot lot with a new kitchen and bathroom, granite countertops, paint, tile and more. 5 Buona Vista Ave. — $169,900 This 1,443 square-foot home has hardwoods, large applianced kitchen, laundry room, new septic and new driveway. Sits on a 13,000 square-foot lot. 38 Homeland St. — $159,900 This spacious ranch has character. 1,456 square feet of living space on a 6,534 square foot lot. Lovely hardwoods and plenty of opportunity to customize and renovate. Spend your…
Sunday, May 19, 2013
It's a resource for small businesses.
Patch has launched a new site to educate and empower small businesses with the digital tools, social media strategies and marketing know-how needed to ensure long-term growth. Readers will have access to exclusive interviews with well-known founders and CEOs and small business industry experts who share their experiences, advice and tips for success. One of the latest articles features an exclusive interview with successful real estate entrepreneur, Barbara Corcoran, founder of The Corcoran Group. In this Q&A, Corcoran discusses the how to take advantage of the size of a small businesses, and why making big “mistakes” made all the difference in her success. Click here to read about the tactics Corcoran used to grow her business. …
Friday, May 17, 2013
Sales of state-legal fireworks at outdoor tents are set to begin on June 26, following the Johnston Town Council's approval of fireworks licenses this week.
The relatively new summer tradition of temporary outdoor fireworks sales is set to begin on June 26 in Johnston, after the town council this week approved licenses for Keystone Distributors LLC to run three locations around town. At their meeting on May 13, councilors gave Keystone approval to operate at 1999 Plainfield Pike, 181 Putnam Pike, and 1459 Atwood Ave., bringing the overall total to five, with another two spots at 1041 Atwood Ave. and 1333 Plainfield Pike operated by Phantom Fireworks. [The council approved Phantom's applications on Apr. 8] This year marks the third summer since the Rhode Island General Assembly approved the sale of some fireworks — but not others, like those that fire projectiles into the air or leave the …
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Atwood Florist
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This Ranch in western Johnston offers 3 beds, 2 baths, and a finished basement.
If you're a local real estate agent and would like one of your listings featured here, email Editor Joe Hutnak at joseph.hutnak@patch.com Address: 39 Lincoln Drive MLS# 1034723 Price: $259,000 Year Built: 1978 Description: Ranch on quiet street in western Johnston. Brick fireplace, open floorplan, updated kitchen with stainless appliances. Finished walkout basement has full bath and drybar. 3-season room off dining area looks out over large backyard. Estimated Taxes: $4,354 per year [as listed on AOL Real Estate]. Listing Agent: Taylor & Company, William Raveis Chapman Enstone (401) 751-8100. Open House: May 19 from 1 to 2:30 pm.
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39 Lincoln Dr, Johnston, RI
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Thursday, May 16, 2013
I'm hoping to drive my old beater into the ground before we need to get another car, but I'm on the lookout. What's your next car going to be?
My wife and I drive a perfectly good 2002 Nissan Sentra with 127,318 miles on it. "Stella" has four wheels and gets us from Point A to Point B. We've reached the stage in the life of the car where we don't repair body damage (as you can tell from the accompanying photo). I'm ashamed for my Dad to see it. But hey, it's paid for. Even though I'd love to get 200K miles out of Stella, she has some mechanical problems, like a seized bolt that has left the transmission fluid unchangeable for about eight years. She could conk out any old day. So we've been on the lookout for our next car. I'm paying attention to car commercials, asking friends about their cars. You know the feeling. We're looking for something that gets good gas mileage, and is …
Check out the newest homes on the Cranston market.
A custom-built Colonial, a bungalow, and a Raised Ranch went on the market in Johnston this week. Check out more homes for sale on AOL Real Estate. 22 Rollingwood Drive — $349,900 Custom home located in Westbound Estates, includes indoor heated pool, heated driveway, open floor plan. Five beds, 2 1/2 baths, central A/C. Subject to short sale approval. Taxes: $9,100 per year. Listed by: Joseph Santoro, Connect Realty.Com (401) 751-8300. 35 Waterman Ave. — $159,900 Remodeled 2-bed, 1-bath pre-war (1937) Bungalow. One-car garage, new cherry cabinets, granite counters, stainless appliances, new tile floors and wall-to-wall carpets. Partially finished lower level, walk-out to fenced yard. Taxes: $3,311. Listed by: Kimberly Hawthorne, …
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22 Rollingwood Dr, Johnston, RI
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35 Waterman Ave, Johnston, RI
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Doing some house-hunting? Here's a half-dozen properties hosting Open Houses this weekend in Johnston.
Use the addresses below to find more information on these and other properties on AOL Real Estate. 20 Pezzullo St., MLS# 1040387. $159,000. Two-unit home on Plainfield Pike on the Cranston/Johnston line. Recently updated interiors and heating systems. Large garage, plenty of parking. Open House: May 17 from 6 to 6:15 pm 35 Waterman Ave., MLS# 1041068. $159,900 [just listed]. Remodeled 2-bed, 1-bath pre-war (1937) Bungalow. One-car garage, new cherry cabinets, granite counters, stainless appliances, new tile floors and wall-to-wall carpets. Partially finished lower level, walk-out to fenced yard. Open House: May 18 from 12 to 2 pm. 15 Newberg St., MLS# 1039718. $229,900. Spacious raised ranch with maintenance free exterior, newer roof and …
JD
5:39 pm on Thursday, May 23, 2013
14k per year in taxes on that Bentley in Providence. Nice! more ›