Cape Cod Real Estate News
August 2018
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Greetings!
As another summer comes to an end, many Cape Cod homeowners are sweeping up the last grains of salt and sand and preparing their homes for sale right after Labor Day. If you're still looking, the perfect home could be just a few broom strokes away! Be sure you are registered for
Daily Alerts so that you don't inadvertently miss out on the best new listings.
Here is your latest issue of my Cape Cod Real Estate newsletter, designed to keep you abreast of the Cape Cod Real Estate market and related homeowner issues. Please feel free to use my website to browse the entire
Cape Cod MLS at your leisure. When you are ready to begin looking at properties, I would welcome the opportunity to provide you with unparalleled assistance throughout the buying process
at no cost to you. If you're selling a Cape Cod home, please call me for a free, detailed analysis of your home's value in today's market.
I hope you enjoy the newsletter and that I have the privilege of working with you soon.
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Sincerely,
Marie Kelly
Marie Kelly, ABR®, SRES®
Massachusetts Real Estate Broker
Broker License #009532005
Cape Cod Oceanview Realty
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Cape Cod Sales Statistics
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The most recent Cape Cod single family home sales statistics are now available Inventory showed sharp improvement in July with 563 new single family listings coming online. This is 20% more new listings than July 2017. Median sale prices are up 16% over July 2017 and homes are selling 23% faster.
To view all Cape Cod (aka Barnstable County) Real Estate Statistics,
click here. Or, click on the map to select a town-specific report.
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Mortgage rates have softened slightly, but continue to fall in the 4.5-4.6 range for a 30-year fixed. Despite recent softening, most experts agree that the trend will still be upwards, and that locking in sooner rather than later is most likely your best bet.
(Source: Total Mortgage)
To learn more about today's rates and the best mortgage for you, contact your Lender or one of our partners below.
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Renegotiating After The Inspection
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When placing an offer, most Buyers make their offer contingent upon a satisfactory inspection. But what happens when the inspection is NOT satisfactory? There are several options and Buyers should understand the implications of each before choosing one.
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With less humidity and fewer bugs, Fall can be the best time of all to enjoy your home's outdoor areas! Here are some tips from
This Old House
on late Summer projects to boost your lot's health and appeal.
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The Cape's Lesser Known Festivals of Fall
Fall is Festival time on Cape Cod! And while you may have heard of Wellfleet Oyster Fest, Harwich Cranberry Festival and Yarmouth's Seaside Festival, you may not have heard of these less popular events that like their more celebrated brethren, offer great family fun but with smaller crowds.
Eastham Windmill Weekend
(Sept 7-9) - Every year, the serene Green puts its "crazy" on for this "way too much fun" festival celebrating the town and its families. A parade, talent show, car show, dunk tank, and live performances (like the Grab Brothers!) are just a few of the events planned for this year's event. A great way to squeeze the last bits of fun out of Summer 2018.
Truro Treasures Weekend
(Sept 21-23) - This annual weekend of jam-packed fun is celebrating its 26th season this year with a theme of "Shipwrecks of Cape Cod". Events include a car show, golf tournament, crafts fair, 5K race, cocktail party, silent art auction, dog show and a Grape Stomp at Truro Vineyards! Many events are free and all proceeds go to benefit the community. If you've never been to Truro, this would be one heck of an introduction!
Hoppy Fall Festival
(Sandwich, Sept 22) - Like beer? This one's for you! The Heritage Museums and Gardens play host to this celebration of Fall and small craft brewers. Hog Island, Naukabout, Devil's Purse, and all your micro faves will be there. Enjoy the beautiful gardens in between sips. A great way to get yourself "in shape" for Oktober.
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Designer's Home in Chatham!
This unique, custom-built Designer's home boasts a casual elegance that sets it apart and must be seen. Yellow pine floors and natural wood create a soft glow that makes this home as inviting as it is beautiful. Entertaining is a breeze with the spacious, open floor plan in the main living area. Master suite, home-office and half bath finish the first floor, with 3 bedrooms and full bath above. Family and friends will LOVE the completely private guest suite in the walkout lower level, with its own entrance and patio. The .92 acre lot at the end of a cul de sac offers solitude and land to store a boat out of sight. The village, Eastward Ho and Ryder's Cove are all close by. If you're looking for a beautiful Chatham home, but want one with its own character and style, don't miss this one.
Offered at $1,099,900.
Full details.
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Great Island Ocean Club!
LOCATION doesn't get much better! Here's your chance to own in the private, waterfront, gated community of Great Island Ocean Club. This vintage Cape cottage with 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths is only two houses away from the sugary white sands of the private association beach on Nantucket Sound. This home is not currently a part of the HOA, and therefore pets are allowed. Seasonal use of in-ground pool, tennis courts and playground are available for a small fee each season. A rarely seen garage with an unfinished room above come with this classic home. This little charmer is ready for your updates, or design a new one on this desirable piece of prime real estate.
Offered at $649,900.
Full details.
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