Details on the New Massachusetts Short-Term Rental Law Governor Baker signed into law a bill regulating and taxing short-term rentals. The timeline for implementation of the law will pose significant challenges for Realtors® conducting short-term rentals in 2019. We have assembled a detailed chart highlighting the components of the law as well as some Frequently…
FACT: many Cape homeowners could be underwater & under-insured, the prospect of a hurricane tearing up the East Coast through Long Island and Connecticut, hitting Cape Cod and heading up to Maine “is an event that keeps insurance people awake at night.” BARNSTABLE — The prospect of a hurricane tearing up the East Coast through…
North You say???? l this is Cape Cod: Where Going North is Really East and the Lower is Above the Upper. There are a number of unique things that come with life on Cape Cod that locals may take for granted…scenic views along winding roads, expansive beaches, quaint main streets. Wonderful stuff. However, there are also…
Ten Commandments of a true Cape Codder – Rules that locals live by during the summer months. 1. Thou shalt not leave Cape Cod on a Sunday. The most brutal traffic going off Cape lies within the hours of Sunday from 11 a.m. through 6 p.m. at the earliest. Do not even attempt driving…
It wasn’t easy hitting all of Cape Cod’s Best beach bars and doing “research” for this article, but somebody had to do it. We sought out the best we could find—and lived to tell about it. Some are classics, like the Wellfleet Beachcomber, and some are new, like the Sandbar at Jetties Beach on Nantucket.…
If you have a second home, you may be tempted to rent it out this summer to make a little extra cash. You should be aware, however, that there are some special tax implications. So be sure to check them out below before you sign any rental agreements. 1) The IRS definition of a vacation…
Come and Enjoy Cape Cod’s National Seashore Trails and bring home some wonderful Memories! For overall guide click here. –Atlantic White Cedar Swamp Trail (End of Marconi Station Road, South Wellfleet). The trail is about a mile loop down into a magical boardwalk world of a moist white cedar forest. Kids love it! The up and down hill…
Get into the natural areas of the Cape and learn the best Hiking & Biking Guide to Cape Cod! Lace up the shoes and oil up the bike! Cape Cod has miles of beautiful hiking and biking trails and now is the time to explore–you might see cool wildlife and get in great shape! See information on…
Cape Cod, a land of enchantment jutting out into the Atlantic like a raised arm to smack ships down in brutal storms. This is where America as we know it began and it offers something for everyone. Living history, vintage mom and pop shops, and a general slower way of life make this one of…
Getting out into nature for a good hike is a surefire way to lift your spirits and stay in shape. Here are 14 Trails In Massachusetts With An Undeniably Amazing Final Destination. These awesome trails peppered throughout Massachusetts all offer gorgeous scenery and epic final destinations. Some will take you to waterfalls, while others will…
