Think you know about Cape Cod-style Architecture?

Architecture Coach discusses Cape Cod homes. While about 80% of homes here are, I estimate, cottage, Cape or ranch style, there are some other interesting looks too. “From authentic vintage examples to more modern inspirations, Capes are still giving families a comfortable and attractive place to call home.” What does your ultimate Cape home look like?

Climate Change on Cape Cod: Why You Should Care

Let’s face it: there will be no Cape Cod real estate if the seas rise. And if you have oceanfront property, you’re on the front line. So it’s all of our responsibility to keep the waters cooler.

I came across this SMARTGuide to transportation on the Cape. There’s even a slick cd. If you complain about the endless traffic and the dreaded bridge, you need this. There ARE buses on the Cape! If you are staying in P’town and want to visit the National Seashore, leave the car in P’town and take the Flex Bus! The SMARTGuide has the schedules for the Plymouth and Brockton Bus, Fast Ferry, Boston Harbor Cruises, Cape Air, Capt. John Boats (Plymouth to P’town), Dolphin Fleet Whale Watch and more.

We have to care, ask the Chatham North Beach families who watched their homes wash away this year. As the world gathers soon, our own Cape’s existence is on the line. Bike, boat or walk, anything but drive here as a single person in a vehicle. I want to leave my home to future generations.

Cape Walk to End Homelessness: Sponsor Me!

I’m walking on October 4: Join Me! I’m on Team Cape Cod Realtors with Benita Pierce. If you can’t be there, please give at my site.

Thank you!

About HAC

Housing Assistance Corporation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to serving the housing needs of all Cape Codders. HAC operates homeless shelters for adults and families, administers rental subsidies, offers education and training and develops new affordable housing. Our vision is a community where everyone has a safe, stable and decent place to live.

What Goes Up, Must Come Around

Ah, well, I’m leaving the last post to show you the vagaries of the real estate market. If you were terribly upset that you missed the $2.7m property in Brewster, you have another chance and MUST call me to broker it for you! The necessity of a competent buyer broker cannot be underestimated. Agreeing on a price is the tip of the iceburg. SO much more professional representation is required to get to a successful closing. This is why a large percentage of “For Sale by Owner” sales fall through. From MAR’s website, an article on unrepresented sellers (FSBOs):
From properly pricing and intelligently marketing your property to getting through the negotiations, paperwork and contingencies, real estate professionals are trained to ensure the process goes smoothly. Today, approximately nine out of every 10 home sellers in Massachusetts hire a real estate agent to help them complete the sale of their home. As your single most valuable asset, the sale of your home deserves to be treated with great care by an industry professional who is trained to sell it on your schedule and for the highest possible price. Why would you settle for less?

How Long Does it Take to Sell a $2.75 million Home?

c. T. French

18 days in a bidding war. This property in Brewster was snapped up. The last sale was in 2006 for $2.2 million. Not a special house, but a special location. Location, condition, price. You need two of the three which are in your control.

So how is the Cape market? Fantastic. In the past 14 days, 301 properties have come on the market at a maximum price of $6.2 million, 125 have sold with a maximum price of $3.35 million, and 216 have gone under contract. Demand is outstripping supply, and we know that that necessarily means increasing prices.

The arts and culture scene is warming with the weather. Don’t miss a satellite live performance of Phedre with Helen Mirren in London at Cape Cinema in Dennis on June 25.

As always, view property at my website and call me at 508.221.2286 with any questions. Happy shopping from your Cape Cod REALTOR!