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Warwick, RI Real Estate News

By Karen Hurst, Rhode Island Waterfront!
(RICOASTALLIVING.COM)
Photo credit to http://www.rigreenways.com/ Oakland Beach Warwick Rhode Island This is the first in a series that I promised to do on all the little villages in Warwick, Rhode Island I am going to start with Oakland Beach. First, Oakland Beach has one of the lowest elevations in Rhode Island. Because of this, it was almost wiped out completely during the hurricane of "38. Oakland Beach used to be a great amusement park up until then. 40-50 years ago, Oakland Beach was the place to go for a summer vacation. People from Providence and surrounding areas would rent homes there and enjoy the beaches and views, along with the boardwalklike main road consisting of restaurants, complete with a Merry-go-Round. I remember staying there with my aunt and uncle when I was young and those memories a...
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By Karen Hurst, Rhode Island Waterfront!
(RICOASTALLIVING.COM)
 Market Report for Warwick, Rhode Island Stats taken from State Wide Multiple Listing Services Active Listings    9708*as of 10/23/2006New Listings       185*as of 10/23/2006Sold                    94*as of 10/23/2006Pending             192*as of 10/23/2006Expired and off Market    129as of 10/23/2006These statistics do not include For Sale by Owner.Comparable Statistics from same time last year 2005 Sept through OctoberActive Listings    1817*includes up to 10/31New Listings        386*includes up to 10/31Sold                   217*includes up to 10/31Pending              528* probably incorrect due to data entry problemsExpired and off Market   98* inclueds up to 10/31
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By Karen Hurst, Rhode Island Waterfront!
(RICOASTALLIVING.COM)
City of Warwick, Rhode Island Why would you want to come to the city of Warwick, Rhode Island? Well for one, it's my hometown! Two, it has a lot of waterfront property. Three, it has a lot of great history.  Here is a little history. Warwick was founded in 1642, and we are the "sister" city of Warwick, England.  Rhode Island became the 13th state in 1790. Rhode Island was prominent in the King Phillip War. But you can find all the history you want on Warwick here Warwick Rhode Island.  You can read about local lore at Quahog.com  Warwick is comprised of approximately 18 Villages, and in each of these villages are little communities. For instance, I live in Highland Beach, in the village of Warwick Neck, in the City of Warwick. When in Warwick you canSail your boat on the Narragansett Ba...
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