Protecting Coastal Property from Major Storm Damage on Cape Cod CAPE COD BUILDER BLOG Many of the new homes we build, and renovations we undertake, are located in or near flood plains. The new FEMA Flood Insurance rate maps have focused attention on these areas. Property Owners have many questions about how to protect their…
Yes! It’s time again for fabulous fireworks all over Cape Cod! Every year is another adventure when it comes to watching fireworks on Cape Cod. Some of my favorite summer memories include magnificent fireworks displays. Boats, beaches, village squares – it seems you can see them from everywhere. Even multiple displays happening at the same…
CAPE COD ACTIVITIES IN THE SUMMER ! …and so many THINGS TO DO! Cape Cod Builder Blog It was a loooong winter, and we all waited (sometimes not so patiently!) for summer to arrive. Now our bones are thawing, and we are planning some summer fun! We all have our favorite things to do on the Cape…
CAPE COD WATERFRONT HOMES Recent zoning ruling in flood zone has Cape Cod officials baffled Cape Cod Builders Blog The fallout and confusion catalyzed by FEMA’s promulgation of new Flood Insurance Rate Maps continues. Here is a case of a Chatham landowner who applied for a permit to make some changes to their home…in 2007!…
Outside living in on everyone’s mind. Cabin fever is rampant after such a long, cold winter! Living outside means enjoying the breezes and fresh air regardless of the weather…that’s where the porch comes in handy. Front, side and even rear porches sometimes become a focal point of our custom homes. It seems our Customers often…
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2013 Real Estate Review, Buy, Sell Dec 6, 2013 By: Michele Lerner The U.S. real estate market made a robust comeback in 2013, surpassing expectations of many economists, as the combination of low inventories and historically low interest rates caused home prices to rise and even helped fuel bidding wars in some markets, surpassing the expectations of many economists. While…
Examples: Home SOLD….Dec 27, 2013 asking price $218K Sold for $215K On December 18, 2013, in Economic Updates, by Michael Hyman, Research Assistant….More Sharing ServicesShare|Share on facebook Share on twitterShare on emailShare on print At the national level, housing affordability is up slightly for the month but higher mortgage rates and home prices have pushed affordability lower…
Most Massachusetts home sales in an October since 2004 Buyer activity remained consistently high through the summer and pushed home sales to their highest point in any October since 2004. The lack of inventory is continuing to drive prices up, which is good for sellers, but will become problematic for buyers as it will become…
With potential home owners finding it tough to buy their first home, there is still strong demand for rental units, judging by rental price trends. REALTORS® reported rents that are higher compared to a year ago. Rising rents add an additional incentive for homeownership. Homeownership provides families with enhanced lifestyles—and a chance to cap major parts of…
