Living in RI: Home Buying & Selling w/ Jess Powers, 48 Main Street, New Providence, PA (2026)

As a Realtor, I am passionate about helping my clients and serving as a guide and advocate to meet their needs. Whether I’m helping first time buyers through the twists and turns of buying a first home, or staying abreast of current property values and marketing strategies in the communities I serve to help sellers quickly sell their property, I find great satisfaction in actively assisting my clients throughout the entire process of this momentous event.

06/18/2026

Every town has tradeoffs.

The problem is that most relocation videos only talk about the good stuff.

So here’s the honest version of North Kingstown.

The pros are easy to understand: highly rated schools, a strong coastal lifestyle, beaches, trails, parks, water access, and one of the best commuter locations in Rhode Island.

But there are tradeoffs too.

North Kingstown isn’t a walkable town overall. Wickford Village is the exception, not the rule. Most daily errands require a car. The housing stock is often older, which means maintenance and updates should be part of your budget planning. And property taxes tend to run higher than some neighboring communities.

None of these are dealbreakers.

They’re just things you should know before you move here.

The goal isn’t finding a perfect town. It’s finding the town that’s the right fit for your lifestyle.

If North Kingstown is on your radar, I just released a full deep dive on YouTube. Link in bio.

Jess Powers

REAL Broker, LLC — 401-227-3566

06/15/2026

One of the most important conversations you’ll have with your buyer’s agent happens long before you find a house.

Ask them this:

What happens when the inspection finds problems?

Because in Rhode Island, especially with our older housing stock, inspections almost always uncover something.

The difference isn’t whether issues are found.

The difference is whether your agent knows how to interpret them.

I’ve seen buyers walk away from great houses over issues that were manageable. I’ve also seen buyers ignore problems that should have sent them running.

The goal isn’t to get a perfect inspection report. Those don’t exist.

The goal is to understand what you’re buying, negotiate intelligently, and make decisions with good information.

That’s where experience matters.

If you’re thinking about buying in Rhode Island and want to understand how I help buyers navigate inspections, send me a message.

Jess Powers

REAL Broker, LLC — 401-227-3566

06/09/2026

Not every buyer is looking for the same thing.

Some people want brand-new construction, open-concept everything, and a house that looks exactly like the last five houses they toured.

And that’s okay.

But if you’re the kind of person who slows down when you see a historic farmhouse... if original woodwork, mature gardens, fireplaces, barns, and village life make you smile... then you know homes like this are getting harder to find.

The best historic homes aren’t perfect.

They’re memorable.

They have quirks. They have stories. They have personality.

And 422 North Road has plenty of it.

📍 422 North Road | Hope Village, Scituate

Jess Powers

REAL Broker, LLC — 401-227-3566

06/08/2026

What if your weekends felt a little different?

Not rushing from one obligation to the next. Not spending every Saturday driving somewhere to enjoy the outdoors.

Just stepping outside your door.

Walk to the library. Walk to Hope Pond. Launch a kayak. Take the dog for a stroll through the village. Soak in the hot tub after a long day. Host friends on the rebuilt deck. End the evening by the fire.

That’s what makes Hope Village special.

And that’s what makes 422 North Road more than just a house.

It’s the kind of place that quietly changes how you spend your time.

📍 422 North Road | Hope Village, Scituate

Jess Powers

REAL Broker, LLC — 401-227-3566

06/05/2026

One of the biggest mistakes buyers make with older homes is focusing on the charm and overlooking the systems.

An 1880 farmhouse can be magical... until you’re replacing a boiler, addressing drainage issues, upgrading water lines, and tackling a list of projects that weren’t in the budget.

That’s what makes this property different.

The current owners have already invested in many of the improvements buyers worry about most:

✔ New propane boiler & hot water system

✔ Paid-off solar panels

✔ Non-lead water service line

✔ Radon mitigation system

✔ Rebuilt deck

✔ Roof and drainage improvements

You still get the character, history, and charm of a classic New England farmhouse.

You just don’t inherit someone else’s deferred maintenance.

📍 422 North Road

Hope Village, Scituate

Jess Powers

REAL Broker, LLC — 401-227-3566

Address

48 Main Street
New Providence, PA
02831

Telephone

+14015597674

Website

http://www.jesspowersrealestate.com/

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