364 Belleuve Ave. Unit W302, Newport RI 0284 OPEN HOUSE July 19th, 12-2pm Desirable and unique condo located in an Estate setting right on Bellevue Avenue. Located in The WELD Building with hardwoods, eat-in-kitchen, elevator and parking. Pool, tennis courts and a short walk to shops, restaurants and waterfront.  A true GEM!!   2 Bedrooms / 2 Full Baths List Price: $689,000      CONTACT CONNOR DOWD AT KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY FOR MORE INFORMATION 401-864-4488 or ConnorDowd@kw.com 07/16/2014

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OPEN HOUSE THIS SATURDAYJuly 12th, 12:00pm - 2:00pm11 Willow St, Unit #4, Newport RI 02840Soaring Triplex Condo in the Historic Point by architect George Ranalli featured Centre Pompidou & NYT. 9'x22' Private roof deck with views, 27 ft ceiling in LR, two fireplaces, lots of light, generous storage, space for two offices. Unique property.List Price: $697,0002 Bedrooms / 2.5 Baths For more information, please call the official listing agent CONNOR DOWD at Keller Williams 401-864-4488 or ConnorDowd@kw.com 07/08/2014

How Now Not-so-Brown Newport Cow? I am traveling in Rhode Island for business, and then 5 days vacation on Cape Cod. Currently I am in the Newport area, and after dinner last night, and then again today, took a drive around the famed Newport mansions and "cottages." It was very cloudy, rainy and a bit foggy so the views were not so spectacular, but I came upon a massive farm (I'm sure it has a name - it might be the Hammersmith Farm, childhood home of Jackie Kennedy) with these cows in the field in the pouring rain. They were worth stopping to grab a pic despite being way off in the distance. They were huge (they were well over a hundred feet from me)!       06/05/2014

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 The Breakers Newport RI in Grand Style RI Real Estate  To spend some time viewing the Newport RI grand mansions such as the Breakers is what Rhode Island real estate is all about and then some.  I had the pleasure to do this recently with a fellow ActiveRainer, Janis Borgueta, as we toured Newport in its amazing over the top hey day. Hard to believe this majestic summer 'cottage' for Cornelius Vanderbilt was build in 2 years...Really!  With over 2000 workers putting the mansion pieces together in this massive opulent home.  Set on waterfront RI acreage, it is just mind boggling to view and understand how this titan of the railroads made his mark in history. The front gate to the Breakers was this massive iron gate that just was about 30 feet tall and an architectural marvel...the home ... 05/04/2014

When: Wednesday, April 30at 8:00am Location: The Fifth Element 111 Broadway, Newport, Rhode Island 02840 The newly formed Newport, RI., chapter of Business Networking International will host a networking event, Wednesday April 30th, with an opportunity for all professionals present to announce themselves and their business in a one minute commercial. Come and mingle with Newport’s top local professionals! Remember to bring 100 business cards, brochures and any other materials to distribute.We hope to see you there! 04/25/2014

For all local information and new listings for RHODE ISLAND, be sure to follow The Connor Dowd Team's blog on the PATCH! We specialize in Newport, Middletown, Portsmouht, Bristol, Jamestown, and surrounding towns   (http://middletown.patch.com/blogs/the-connor-dowd-team?content_subdomain=middletown) 04/11/2014

Here are Homes around Jamestown and Newport RI over a $1,000,000   You can zoom in or out to view more or less homes and details. Register and Create a FREE account in which you can save a favorite home or favorite search. If you don’t find what you need, fill out the form to the right and I can contact you to help you in your home search journey.       If you are looking for a home or condo in the Providence, Rhode Island area, or surrounding RI neighborhoods or Southern Massachusetts in the next 90 days and would like to be represented by the Corbett TEAM of Certified Exclusive Buyer Agents (Trained in "Negotiation" for representing ONLY BUYERS 100% of the time!)"Call me at 401-265-5947 for a phone consultation! 03/05/2014

Did you know that most WWII torpedos were made on Goat Island? Since the Revolutionary War, the United States Navy has played an important role on Narragansett Bay.  At that time, the Bay was used as a haven for the Continental Navy.  During the Civil War, the U.S. Naval Academy was moved from Annapolis to Newport, where it stayed for four years.  In 1869, the Secretary of the Navy authorized the development of an experimental torpedo station on Newport's Goat Island.  During World War II, the station reached the height of importance when over 13,000 people were employed 24 hours a day manufacturing 80% of America's torpedos used during that war.  It closed in 1951, and Goat Island was transferred to the city of Newport where today it includes a luxury hotel and restaurant, arine, shopp... 02/06/2014

  A visit to Newport, Rhode Island is not complete without a visit to The Breakers mansion.  The Breakers, named for the breaking Atlantic waves it overlooks, is considered the most elaborate of Newport, Rhode Island's mansions, which were considered "summer cottages" for the wealthy at the turn of the century. Earning a fortune in steamships and railroads, Commodore Cornelius Vanderbilt (1794-1877) built a family fortune.  His grandson, Cornelius Vanderbilt II, purchased a wooden home called The Breakers in Newport in 1885.  In 1892, a fire destroyed the home and Vanderbilt, a workaholic, was determined to rebuild and make the building as fireproof as possible.  The structure of the building used steel trusses and no wooden parts. He even required that the boiler be located in an under... 01/28/2014

Did you know that Newport has more than 300 pre-Revolutionary War era buildings still standing—more than any other city in the United States? Many tourists that visit Newport appreciate the history seen in its many houses and taverns, often taking one of the several guided walking tours to see the properties, but few realize it is the hard work of the Newport Restoration Foundation that has made it all possible.  The Newport Historical Society collaborates with the Newport Restoration Foundation to run the many tours, with names such as "Rogues and Scoundrels," "Lantern Tour of Colonial Newport," and the "Road to Independence," and both organizations work together as sources of authentic Newport history. The Newport Restoration Foundation ("NRF") was founded in 1968 by the infamous Dori... 01/18/2014

But did you know that it is 3.5 miles long?  Most visitors to Newport have walked its "Cliff Walk," but how much did they really learn about it?  Cliffwalk, in 1965, was designated the first New England a National Recreation Trail and runs from the east end of Bailey's Beach (locally known as "Rejects Beach," itself a best-kept Newporter's secret) to the western end of First Beach.  This designation is given to trails that contribute to health, conservation, and recreation goals in the U.S.  It is administered by the National Park Service and the United States Forest Service. Public access points to Cliff Walk are also located at Bellevue Avenue, Ledge Road, Marine Avenue (where there is a small natural beach used by surfers during hurricanes to launch their boards off the "Breakers"), ... 01/13/2014

What is the easiest project to spruce up your home? Being a busy realtor in Newport County, Rhode Island, I have an opportunity to see the inside of many homes - many that seem  a bit tired after a few weeks indoors from the cold.  Luckily, there are several changes homeowners and renters can make to their indoor space to brighten things up.  You will begin to feel as if Spring is right around the corner. Perhaps one of the easiest changes to make is simply to rearrange the furniture.  It can make your home or apartment look like brand-new space by changing the flow, and reducing the clutter.  Since during the winter months we are indoors much more, you may want to move that favorite chair to a brighter location.  Toss some cozy blankets on your couch with a few throw pillows for a chan... 01/12/2014

Does Newport, Rhode Island have a connection to Egyptian tombs?   Many people don't realize that one of the most famous Egyptologists of his time was Theodore Montgomery Davis, who developed his passion while in semi-retirement and living in Newport, Rhode Island.  Davis is buried at Newport's Island Cemetary, but during his lifetime - over the course of 12 years - Davis discovered 30 Egyptian tombs.  Many of the found treasures are now housed at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Egyptian Museum in Cairo and the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston, Massachusetts.  After each discovery, Davis would pen a book about his find.  While his discoveries were overshadowed by the discovery of King Tut's tomb in 1922 by Howard Carter (whom Davis had worked with), they are still substantial. Davis bui... 01/09/2014

  Pedicabs in Newport, Rhode Island are eco-friendly and a popular means of transportation in this tourist destination for locals and tourists, young and old, alike.  Visitors from all over the world travel to Newport, whether it's to unwind, explore or play.  Newport has its historic mansions, unique restaurants and an active nightlife, all of which can be accessed using the pedicabs.  Most pedicabs can be found awaiting passengers at Newport's downtown Bannister Wharf, or about town as they drop off passengers, and they operate until 2:00 a.m., often peddling cruise ship passengers about town.  Pedicab operators take up to four passengers about town in seven-hour shifts.  A benefit of taking pedicabs is the knowledge of the pedicab operators of the town, often making the trip itself a... 01/07/2014

Take a moment to read about how to decorate your Newport, Rhode Island home for the holidays.  Holiday decorating can be a fun family event and what better way to make your home look warm and inviting than to add holiday lights and accents.  As temperatures lower during December, take advantage of the season by mixing up some hot chocolate and decorating any trees you may have in your front yard.  Wrap lights around the trees in solid colors such as green, white or red.  Add a nautical theme to your outside décor by hanging seashells on the trees for added effect.  Large ribbons of silver, gold or glittering colors can be wrapped around the trees.  Lights can also be added around entranceways for an inviting look filled with the warmth of the season.  If you have a path to your home, li... 12/07/2013

The Fall season is upon us and the leaves are changing, signaling it may be time to consider some energy-saving and comfort tips for your Newport, Rhode Island home this Fall.  Homeowners often find it unexciting to think about conserving energy but when it is combined with comfort improvements, people get on the bandwagon.  Let’s explore some of these energy-saving and comfort tips for your Newport, Rhode Island home that can easily be done, whether you are renting or you are a homeowner: 1.  Stop all Water Leaks – A drip that can fill a coffee cup in less than 10 minutes wastes over 3,280 gallons of water in a year. 2.  Make the Change to Fluorescent Bulbs – They last ten times as long as standard incandescent bulbs, and nowadays come in all shapes and sizes.  They operate at 1/4th th... 10/14/2013

 What is happening in the Jamestown RI Real Estate Market? August 2013   Home sales in Jamestown RI are showing strength with home sales up in August 2013 over the prior month.  Knowing the waterfront and Jamestown RI coastal real estate area is part of the home search process.  If you are buying or selling a home in waterfront Jamestown RI real estate, you want to understand the local real estate information.    Here is the August 2013 real estate market data for Jamestown, RI provided by Ginny Lacey Gorman of RI waterfront real estate August 2013 is as follows: Properties active and on the market: 83 (1 home less than prior month)                               Single-family properties closed in August 2013: 10 (150% increase over prior month) Average sales price: $ 441,440 §          ... 10/01/2013