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Sandwich Boardwalk...A Respite Any Time of Year 2008-11-04 14:49:00 The outdoor temp recorded in my car said 64 degrees... the end of October. I was negotiating an offer for my buyer client and I needed a new strategy to break through the seller’s resistance. My brain needed oxygen.
Less than a half mile from my real estate office is the SandwichBoardwalk
. I can get there blindfolded! It’s my refuge! And I wasn’t alone today! The Glasstown Trolley pulled
The Current Economy and Cape Home Sales 2008-11-04 14:44:00 Wow is all I can say. When I started this real estate blog I wrote a little about the state of the economy and the Cape Cod real estate market, but I never in my wildest dreams (or nightmares) thought the WORLD, not just the US, would ever experience what we are seeing today. And yet September sales on the Cape were the highest on record since 2003 and I had another terrific month. It seems that f Read more:Current
, Sales
GOOD NEWS : Single-family home sales rise in September! 2008-10-31 20:43:00
I just read the MAR's (Massachusetts Association of Realtors) Bay State REALTOR News and this week's news is wonderful! Single-family home sales rose in September
2008 compared to 2007! Combine this news to the interest rates being lowered again by the Fed, and it looks like we will be busy in the coming months! If you decide to seize that opportunity and check out what your next home will be l
How to Entertain Little Children in Sandwich Village… 2008-10-30 16:17:00 How do you entertain small children in SandwichVillage
in cold weather? One reason I chose to relocate to Cape Cod, and specifically Sandwich, is that it is more than a summer vacation destination. Sandwich Village is really a quintessential small New England town.
There are quite a few things to do that are not beach related. When my sister visits with her two little girls we will have sever Read more:Children
Leaves are not the only thing Falling in October... 2008-10-28 14:11:00 It is a soggy day here in Falmouth, MA where I List and Sell Real Estate (), and for the past few days I have watched the old Maple tree by my office window shed its brilliant coat of leaves, and by the end of this day, they will all be gone. Leaves are not the only things falling, house prices are falling and interest rates are falling. The economy is readjusting to inflated prices, unsustainabl Read more:October
Independent Living at its Best 2008-10-26 15:32:00
We all have seen a parent, grandparent or loved one who had to move out of their home because they just could not live on their own for a reason or another.
They stayed in their house as long as they could for fear of losing their independence, afraid of entering a nursing home, or losing their driver’s license and independence.
And though we know it is best for them, it is often heartbre Read more:Living
Life is good...despite the negative news.... 2008-10-23 17:54:00 You know you have had a great day when you catch a glimpse into the wonder of nature that simply takes your breath away and gives you a moment to pause and reflect on the true meaning of life.
Today I was checking on my vacant property listings in Sandwich- a client has headed south for the winter (we call them snowbirds), another has relocated due to a job transfer, and an older client has chose Read more:despite
Halloween in Sandwich Village…Raising Children in Sandwich… 2008-10-23 17:32:00 One of the best things about living in Sandwich
village is trick-or-treating on Halloween
. The main street of Sandwich is packed with families parading down the streets in costumes and stopping at all the homes for tricks or treats. Most of the homes in the village are decorated for the season and some even have a mini-haunted house.
We always stop by the library on Halloween to see the scarec Read more:Children
, Raising
, Village
The Liberty Hill Inn: The place to stay on Cape Cod 2008-10-20 16:37:00 In 2004, John and Kris called me to help them find an Inn to buy on Cape Cod
. After visiting a few, we found the Liberty Hill Inn on 6A on the corner of Willow St. (exit 7) in Yarmouthport. We negotiated an offer, prepared a business plan for bank loan approval and we closed in April 2004. The Liberty Hill Inn has been a success story since! When my clients come to look for a house on Cape Cod and
To a Buyer, a Picture is Worth 1,000 Words 2008-10-17 10:01:00 Attention all Sellers, please let me share with you how important it is to have any and all pictures of a property you are selling, be reviewed, BEFORE they are posted on any Web site.
I had just arrived at my office in Falmouth, Mass., where I List and Sell Real Estate, (), and met with a client that I have known for some time. I had emailed some properties that I thought she might be interest Read more:Buyer
, Picture
, Words
, Worth
Big Business...The Film Industry...Coming Soon... 2008-10-14 16:19:00 The local buzz is a proposed movie studio complex in Plymouth- just a short 20 minute ride from Upper Cape Cod and what this would mean to the local economy.
David Kirkpatrick shares his recent vision- Plymouth Rock Studios - hoping to return to his childhood roots where his family once vacationed in Plymouth- when he dreamed of Hollywood.
David can boast 200 films in his repertoire- Forrest Read more:Big Business
, Business
, Coming Soon
Small Business Thrives on Cape Cod.. 2008-10-14 16:09:00 Cape Cod is not only a magnet for tourists but also for the entrepreneurial spirit. Cape Cod is home to an incredibly large number of small businesses. To connect the varied large and small local businesses is the annual Business
Connect Conference being held in Hyannis this week. Featured speakers will be:
Marti Barletta- Recognized international authority on marketing to women and baby boomer Read more:Cape Cod
, Small
, Small Business
Waterfront Wonderland 2008-10-09 15:44:00 If you are looking for a solid home on the water, a buildable waterfront lot, a home with over 6 acres of pristine privacy situated at the "Gateway to the Cape," then you can have all three in this magnificent property. Located on the Weweantic River on the Wareham/Marion line, this property offers over 600 feet of frontage on the water, is serviced by town water and sewer, is minutes to highways, Read more:Waterfront
, Wonderland
Real Estate is the Better Investment... 2008-10-06 13:38:00 You might ask why Real Estate
is a better investment than most, and there is one resounding clear answer. You can use it everyday! You cannot do that with stock certificates.
Here in Falmouth, Mass. where I sell and list Real Estate
(), I am asked by many Buyers, is this the right time to purchase a property? There are many factors to be considered when I answer that question. Is it a good time
Real Estate is Really Local…Explore “Great Hills” in East Sandwich 2008-10-06 11:16:00 Looking at real estate on-line is a great way to see the different types of homes available in an area and gives you an idea of the price you might pay for your new home. However, you really can’t get a feel for a particular neighborhood or area without actually driving through it.
One nice thing about Sandwich
is the variety of neighborhoods and homes. You can find a little cottage on the Read more:Estate
, Great
, Hills
, Local
, Real Estate
Tis the Season... 2008-11-21 14:39:00 Things are very busy here in my office in Falmouth, Mass. where I List and Sell Real Estate (). I know we are beginning the Holiday Season
when I drag out the Toys for Tots collection boxes and signs, and begin to tell everyone that again Jack Conway Falmouth office is a Drop Off site for new and unwrapped toys. This year the request for assistance will increase, and therefore the need for more to
Dennis on the Cape 2008-11-21 14:26:00 The town of Dennis
received its name in memory of Rev. Josiah Dennis who previously was the pastor of its principal church for 37 consecutive years. The town extends across the Cape, having Cape Cod Bay for its northern boundary and the Vineyard Sound for its southern. Harwich and Brewster constitute its eastern boundary, and Yarmouth its western. Like the towns on the Cape west, it would seem to
Accepting What Is?? 2008-11-20 15:55:00 Early this morning I was greeted with the first snow squall that swept across Cape Cod, and as I headed to my office in Falmouth, Mass. where I list and sell Real Estate, (www.peterhawley.com), the fields and marshes were dusted with what appeared to be sugar. I am not sure if I am ready for this change in weather, I heard the snowmaking machines are cranking out the powder in Vermont and New Hamp
Thanksgiving on Cape Cod 2008-11-18 10:43:00 While the Pilgrims ultimately settled in Plymouth and established the Plymouth Colony there, they first landed in what is now Provincetown, a town on the northern tip of Cape Cod
. After scouting the area for some time, a group of the leaders took a dory up to what is now known as the town of Eastham, approximately 25 miles away. As they approached one of the beaches in the town a group of curious Read more:Thanksgiving
Winter Strolls 2008-11-14 08:03:00 Many of your favorite Cape Cod towns have some sort of "stroll" between Thanksgiving and New Years. Several towns do a First Night Celebration, with Chatham being one of the largest. It's a wonderful time to come to the Cape, stay in a cozy B&B, bundle up and join in the evening fun. There is nothing like fall and early winter on Cape Cod. It's quiet shop owners are more relaxed and have more
What Now...... 2008-11-10 17:29:00 Here in Falmouth, Mass. where I list and sell Real Estate (), I have spent the past few days having that heart to heart talk with Sellers. Now that the election is over and we know what is -- the looming question is, what will be? As I tell my Sellers, the future just isn’t what it used to be.
What each Seller must now do is understand what the actual cost of their present property is each mo
What does ABR Stand For? 2008-11-06 17:44:00 ABR- Accredited Buyer Representative- the benchmark of excellence in buyer representation.
This designation is awarded to real estate practitioners by the Real Estate Buyer’s Agent Council of the National Association of REALTORS who meet the specified educational and practical experience criteria.
In today’s real estate climate, buyers need an advocate- someone in their corner- when they Read more:Stand
‘TIS THE SEASON. . . . 2008-12-21 20:52:00 Christmas is such a magical time of year – the element of surprise lingers in the air.
Sandwich Village is a magical place at Christmastime – the historic homes lit with sparkling white lights, candles in the windows, evergreens wrapping entry ways in preparation of the door decorating contest this week.
Since I live and work in the heart of the Village, amidst all the magic of the holiday a
Daily Choices from a Cape Cod Waterfront Property... 2008-12-21 20:29:00 Life if full of though choices... Let me narrow it down for you: Boat of Golf today?
Wouldn't it be nice to wake up to this view? Have your boat waiting for you at your own dock 40 feet away from you coffee maker! And the golf course just across the water...Boat or Golf could be the decision you need to make the day you become the owner of this spectacular waterfront. Featuring 3BR, 3 Bath, a Read more:Cape Cod
, Daily
, Waterfront
Wrapping it Up…. 2008-12-19 12:03:00 This morning before I began to travel to my office in Falmouth, MA where I List and Sell Real Estate (), I dragged out the snow removal equipment, which consists of only my trusty shovel, I made sure the bird feeder was full as our first major snow storm of the season is creeping East and will soon arrive here at the Edge of America. By this evening it will be a winter wonderland and those who enj Read more:Wrapping
Holiday magic- On Cape Cod and Historic Rte. 6A 2008-12-18 09:49:00 If you come to Cape Cod
around the Holiday
s, make sure you drive Rte. 6A after dark. It is magical! Antiques and Sea Captain Homes, inns, residences as well as businesses, all decorated with wreaths on their windows, lights on their porches and trees -- it is so welcoming. Everyone usually gets their property ready in early December. Just in time for the Holiday Strolls. Each town has its own.
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Unbelievable? 2008-12-05 14:08:00 This was not the first word that came to mind when I started my day scraping ice from my windshield as I prepared my trek to Falmouth, Mass., where I List and Sell Real Estate, (). It is however one of my favorite words that seem to best describe the Real Estate market which I am sure you will agree is "unbelievable."
Interest rates have fallen to 5.5%, 30 Year, Fixed rate, Zero Points, that is u Read more:Unbelievable
Home for the Holidays- Sandwich Village Christmas Celebration 2008-12-03 09:04:00 The best time of year begins with our community Carol Sing and the lighting of the VillageChristmas
tree at Town Hall Square on Shawme Pond. Sandwich
Village is transformed into a magical place. Living in the midst of all the festive activities is pure joy- year after year! I am so proud to call Sandwich my hometown!
As a member and past Director of the Sandwich Chamber of Commerce and a local Read more:Holidays
Cape Cod is made up of 15 towns, and real estate is truly local here... 2008-11-25 12:12:00 UPPER CAPE COD INVENTORY REMAINS STABLE:
Cape Cod
Town
# of homes listed for sale
Price Range
+Sandwich
267 single family homes
$159,000 to $2,850,000
+Bourne
161 single family homes
$175,000 to $4,500,000
+Falmouth
413 single family homes
$124,900 to $7,900,000
+Mashpee
213 single family homes
$154,900 to $7,000,000
Read more:truly
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