Cape Cod Real Estate: 2010

Tuesday, November 9, 2010

5 Reasons You Should Use a Real Estate Professional

Thinking you don't need a real estate agent? Think again.

Todays real estate market can be challenging to navigate, especially without a professional to help guide you.

Pricing strategy, marketing, negotiating, and safety issues are all important considerations when putting your house up for sale.

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Saturday, July 17, 2010

Septic S.O.S.

"The septic system has failed." Words that can strike fear in a homeowner or potential buyer. The cost of completely replacing a septic system can run $8,000 or more. Certainly not a welcome expense and usually very unexpected.

If you're a buyer who has finally found the property you want to purchase, it could even threaten to break the deal. It doesn't need to.

There is help!

Cape Cod residents of Barnstable County can apply for financial help with a 5% interest rate betterment loan through the Community Septic Management Program. The loans are repayable over 20 years and cover all costs directly associated with the septic system upgrade.

For more information on the Community Septic Management Program and to download an application, please click here.

Monday, June 28, 2010

7 Gardening Mistakes to Avoid

Who doesn't admire a yard with lush gardens that burst with color throughout the seasons? Sure, some people have green thumbs while others struggle to make grass grow, but helpful advice can benefit even those of us who are challenged.

Gardens that are well thought out not only add beauty to your space, but improve your neighborhood and add value to your home.

"Though I do not believe that a plant will spring up where no seed has been, I have great faith in a seed. Convince me that you have a seed there, and I am prepared to expect wonders." -- Henry David Thoreau

7 Gardening Mistakes to Avoid

Novice gardeners can get their landscapes off to a healthy start by heeding some tried-and-true tips from the pros. Read

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Friday, June 25, 2010

All the Information at Your Fingertips!

Ever see a house for sale and wish you could have more information at your fingertips? Well, now you can!

Kinlin Grover is offering a great new tool that you can download to your smartphone, enabling you to see all the information for any property listed on the MLS (Multiple Listing Service).

It's free, it's easy and it's the perfect tool to help you in your property search!

Simply click here and enter your cell phone number on the website that opens. The Smarter Agent application will be downloaded to your smartphone and you're off and running.

When you see a property you like, or want more information, just give me a call!

Wednesday, June 23, 2010

The Time is Now...

The real estate market on Cape Cod will always be a little different than the rest of the state. We are a resort community and for those of us lucky enough to live here year 'round, we understand what that means.

Home purchases on the Cape are largely discretionary. If you're selling your home, that means you need to price your house competitively, especially in a buyer's market. If you're hoping to purchase a property, keep in mind that prime locations will also command a prime asking price.

Interest rates are currently at a 40 year low! There has not been a better time in recent memory to purchase real estate. If you're still waiting for the market to hit the bottom, you will likely miss it.

And if you're planning to sell, don't let the market scare you. Once your current property sells, you will be taking advantage of all the same benefits of a buyer's market when you purchase your new home.