Kim A. MacIntosh Realtor at Premier Homes Realty

05/26/2026

The shortage of affordable housing has increased interest in rent control, but evidence shows these policies often reduce supply and worsen affordability for renters and homeowners alike. Mayors, governors, policymakers, and even affordable housing advocates, have fought rent control measures due .....

05/26/2026

Rhode Island’s housing market has seen growing inventory and increased sales for the past three months, a typical trend leading into spring. Year-over-year, however, data released by the Rhode Island Association of Realtors show that the Ocean State’s hou

05/26/2026

Experts decode the difference between "unknown caller" and "no caller ID." Here's how to keep yourself safe from scams.

05/26/2026

Perennial plants return every year from the same root system — no replanting, no buying new plants, no starting over. They get larger and more productive every season. Here are 8 of the best for American gardens. 🌸

🌸 Echinacea — blooms June through August, returns stronger every year, self-seeds freely around the garden.
🌻 Black-Eyed Susan — drought-tolerant, spreads gradually, blooms July through October.
💜 Lavender — grows for 15 to 20 years with correct pruning. More productive each year.
🌺 Daylily — the most indestructible perennial in American gardening. Multiplies freely every season.
💜 Salvia — pollinators swarm it. Reblooms multiple times per season if deadheaded.
🌿 Hosta — the only perennial that thrives in deep shade. Gets more spectacular each year.
🌸 Bee Balm — spreads vigorously, feeds hummingbirds and bees, blooms all summer.
🌸 Astilbe — the most beautiful perennial for moist shade. Feathery plumes July through August.

Buy them this spring. They will still be there in 2040.

05/26/2026

Not all smells around the house are good ones — and we’re not talking about the burnt casserole from last night’s dinner. Certain odors indicate dangerous issues that require immediate attention. Here are a few of the most common, unsafe smells around your home that you shouldn’t ignore.

05/15/2026

Condos are typically more affordable than single-family homes and require less maintenance. If you’re considering a condo purchase, here’s a primer that will help you evaluate your options and maximize the enjoyment of your new home.

05/13/2026

Of all the household appliances we’d expect to smell not-so-fresh after a while, the washing machine probably isn’t one of them — it’s continuously cleaning our clothes, after all, so shouldn’t it be clean itself? But over time, even the items in our household that clean other things need ...

05/05/2026

Despite this week’s increase, there may be a silver lining emerging with rates.

05/05/2026

05/05/2026

Candles not only make a home smell good but also add an element of warmth and coziness. However, maximizing a candle’s lifespan is not easy, and it’s a real bummer when you reach the end of your favorite candle. While burning a candle seems simple, there are actually many ways to ruin a candle, ...

05/05/2026

Keeping your whole house or apartment clean is a chore, but following a schedule can keep it from feeling overwhelming. When you break up tidying tasks into manageable chunks, it makes upkeep less stressful and means you won’t waste a whole day on a thorough clean. Here’s how to keep your home s...