reindex: Appleseeds Clothing Catalog Films in Falmouth MA! - 11/19/09 09:01 PM
A short while ago I noticed a pretty woman sitting on a bench outside my Cape Group real estate office . Of course I notice pretty women, but this one had cameras and light screens and a crew all around her. It was like a version of Cape Cod's Next Top … (2 comments)
|
reindex: Unique ThanksGiving Cranberry Sauces! - 11/06/09 07:32 AM
If you need something different for Thanksgiving to spice up the usual cranberry sauce, take a look at the selection at Tihonet Market Village in Wareham, MA. They are actually the world's largest cranberry grower. I tried their cranberry vinaigrette salad dressing - very good!
During the growing and harvest season … (1 comments)
|
reindex: Foreclosure Statistical Data - 10/20/09 01:47 PM
Have you seen this information on foreclosures?
50% of United States foreclosures in 2008 came from 35 counties in only 12 states.20% of the United States' population lives in those 35 counties.
Eight counties in Arizona, California, Florida and Nevada were the source of 25% of foreclosures.Existing home sales in the … (5 comments)
|
reindex: Falmouth MA 40B Project List - 10/20/09 09:58 AM
Have you ever wondered where the 40B (low income) developments are in Falmouth. The list below was provided to real estate professionals recently. The list includes the developer/applicant, acreage, zoning information, number of units, etc.
Some people don't want to be in or near a 40B subdivision. Their perception is that a 40B development … (0 comments)
|
reindex: Falmouth Accessory Apartments List - 10/20/09 08:36 AM
(While this information is specific to Falmouth, MA, a smart investor will take note and include the information as they research property in other locations.)
In the town of Falmouth, we occasionally have property for sale with "Accessory Apartments". This means that besides the main residence there is an attached or … (0 comments)
|
reindex: Cape Cod Housing Stats - 10/10/09 12:40 PM
Preliminary Cape Cod & Island MLS Statistics for September 2009 compared with September 2008:
Total number of transactions is down 13%
Total dollar volume is down 7%
Single family sales are down 11% and median price is now $329,000
Condominium sales are down 8% and median price is now $235,000
Pending … (1 comments)
|
reindex: Does Your Mortgage Originator Have A "Unique Identifier"? - 10/10/09 12:35 PM
According to the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System every mortgage originator is now going to be fingerprinted, registered in a registry, and tracked through their life as an originator. This is evidently intended to monitor the originator and the loans they write.
If you ask your mortgage originator … (0 comments)
|
reindex: Renters Can Lose $8000 This Year on December 1! - 09/29/09 07:32 AM
If you are renting on December 1, 2009 you just lost $8000. Here's why!
People who have not owned a home in the last three years are called First Time Buyers by the US Government. Those First Time Buyers can get $8000 IF they close on a property before December 1, … (0 comments)
|
reindex: Hollywood East To Begin Construction! JOBS In South Eastern Mass! - 09/25/09 01:17 PM
$550,000,000! That is Five Hundred and Fifty MILLION Dollars! In A Down Economy! For Construction!
Well it must be a good project! Plymouth Rock Studios announced today that it has secured a $550 million construction loan from a Florida company called Prosperity International. Now the Plymouth Rock Studios can close on the … (0 comments)
|
reindex: Dryer Can Be A Fire Hazard - If you Don't Clean - 09/25/09 12:15 PM
How often should you move the dryer and vacuum around the laundry room - even the walls? The professionals say twice a year. Maybe if you plan to do it twice a year you will get it done once. This is in addition to removing the vent hose to clean the … (1 comments)
|
reindex: Hollywood East Secures Financing! - 09/24/09 07:13 PM
Hollywood East, the brain child of some experienced movie executives from Californiahas secured their construction financing! What does this mean? JOBS JOBS JOBS!!!
Not only are there construction jobs coming soon, but the 14 sound stages, 10 acre back lot, production facilities, offices, hotels, and shopping area will bring in more … (0 comments)
|
reindex: Short Sale Preparation List: Necessary For Completing A Short Sale - 09/22/09 08:39 AM
The following is a Document Checklist That Is Necessary For Completing A Short Sale
- A Financial Information Form showing your debts and assets- Monthly statement(s) or information for all mortgages and liens against the property including: Mortgage/lien holder company nameAccount numberBalance and monthly payment- Your Contact information
- Hardship Letter … (1 comments)
|
reindex: Let's Get The First Time Buyer Credit Extended! - 09/21/09 01:18 PM
If you haven't done so already, email your reps and the prez with your request for an extension of the First Time Buyer Tax Credit. Interest rates usually rise in the second year of a new president, so we will need some help for the first timers early next year.
If … (1 comments)
|
reindex: The Average Web Site Is Down How Many Minutes? - 09/16/09 07:11 AM
I receive weekly updates from a few site monitors. Some are sales gimmicks and some have interesting information.
Today one of them mentioned that of the over 1 million sites they are monitoring, the average down time is almost 1 hour. Over a week that doesn't seem to be too bad. … (0 comments)
|
reindex: Real Estate Is A Courageous Business Effort - 09/16/09 06:53 AM
"Courage is the form of every virtue at the testing point." CS Lewis
The real estate business is a business that could be called courage inducing. There is no guaranteed paycheck for a commissioned salesman. There is only the possibility of success. And with each success, the possibility begins again.
Throughout … (2 comments)
|
reindex: Saving Outlook Express Files for Backup - 09/10/09 01:00 PM
I just ran into a question about how to backup Outlook Express Files. Being somewhat computer savvy, I thought this was pretty easily done with the Export choice under File. In fact it is pretty easy to create a csv file and then save that to a disk periodically.
Then I … (0 comments)
|
reindex: Julia O'Malley-Keyes is an Amazing Artist! - 09/09/09 11:56 AM
We had the Falmouth MA Cape CodMLS tour this morning. One of the homes for sale is owned by Julia O'Malley-Keyes. The home is actually a good value, but the home is filled with her art!
While the 4 bedroom 2 bath Cape style home is cozy, and the aparently buildable … (0 comments)
|
reindex: Are Real Estate Professionals Worth Their Fee? - 09/08/09 09:04 AM
In this economy of discounting, foreclosing, bail outs, rebates, and cash for whatever, people are still asking if a real estate professional is worth their fee. The Internet provides some seemingly useful information about real estate, that if completely correct, should make everyone as good as your average local licensee. However, here … (2 comments)
|
reindex: It's A Beautiful Day On Cape Cod! - 09/04/09 09:36 AM
Wow! The sun is out, the temperature is cool, and there is an offshore breeze that is more than pleasant - it is refreshing. Most of the tourists are back at home, Hollywood East is getting its construction financing finalized, and politics in MA have gotten interesting again.
This weather is … (0 comments)
|
reindex: Cape Cod Green Possibilities - 09/03/09 02:44 PM
If you are on Cape Codyou are probably aware of the green projects in the news. But what can you do in your own home? Well, there are many programs that can help conserve energy and promote green products. A list of conservation programs offered by Massachusetts companies can be found … (0 comments)
|
;)
;)
