cape cod: AARP 5 Top Places to Retire....Boston at the Top of the List.... - 06/26/09 06:42 AM
BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS
Lifestyle vibe: Historically genteel, especially in Beacon HillFitness fix: Strolling on the Boston CommonRetirees love: Abundance of culture and restaurantsRetirees hate: High housing costsMedian housing price: $402,200 Average temperature: 29°F (January) and 74°F (July)
AARP's Sarah Mahoney wrote a great article on 5 Great Places to Live. Boston made … (0 comments)
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cape cod: Ready for the MOVE? Here are some things to Remember! - 06/26/09 06:24 AM
I always forget something when I am planning a trip, a party or a move... I find that check lists are the way to go if you want to make sure all your bases are covered. So are you about to change addresses ...here are a few things that need to … (0 comments)
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cape cod: Why Pre Qualify? Buying a Home and Getting a Mortgage... - 06/26/09 06:15 AM
It's a good idea to get prequalified for your mortgage before shopping for a Cape Cod home. Prequalification involves supplying a lender with basic information regarding your debt, income and assets. From this information, lenders can get an idea of the mortgage amount for which you qualify, and it can usually … (0 comments)
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cape cod: Celebrate the 4th in Style...Falmouth Rocks the Skies with Great Fireworks - 06/26/09 06:02 AM
So when you raise your American Flag to celebrate the 4th of July... I hope you are enjoying the Falmouth Fire Works in Falmouth Mass... this Cape Cod treat has been well attended and supported for years. Recently Named on to the top annula Fireworks Celebrations. Just one more reason to … (0 comments)
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cape cod: Great Contemporary in wonderful Area on Cape Cod - 06/24/09 08:39 PM
Lovely Lochstead! Contemporary free-standing oversized ranch-style home, on nearly 2/3 acre. Open floor plan and beautiful Armstrong Brazilin Cherry Laminate floors welcome you to this 1st floor living floor plan. The fireplace/mantle is highlighted with beaded panels of stained pineTile in Kitchen and foyer. New gas heating and A/C units, … (0 comments)
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cape cod: First Floor Living close to Jenkins Pond, Cape Cod Paradise - 06/24/09 08:29 PM
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Cape Cod Paradise. Ranch with easy first floor living. This is perfect for the Cape Cod enthusiast or the soon to be transplanted Cape Codder. $389,000.
Walk to Jenkin's Pond from this oversized ranch with two car garage. Central fire place easy floor plan, Oversized windows, high ceilings, pergo flooring, … (0 comments)
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cape cod: Opportunity is Knocking, hello... open the door to the Cape Cod Winery! - 06/24/09 08:20 PM
Opportunity to own a ranch,on a farm with a barn and acres of Vineyard. Be a Winery or bring back the horses? Enjoy the privacy of the land and of the Conservation which now abutts the property. The land alone just appraised for $900,000. Wake in the Vineyard. Also valid in … (0 comments)
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cape cod: Fabulous Cape Retreat in Falmouth on Cape Cod - 06/24/09 08:10 PM
Wonderful open Cape with cathedraled living room and fireplace, dining room with sliders to deck that overlooks manicured gardens. Oversized yard. Hardwood recently installed. Tiled baths. This story book home offers many upgrades, new sky lights, new floors, new appliances, new fireplace sleeve and waterproofing ready for gas insert. Enjoy … (0 comments)
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cape cod: Falmouth Air Park... Live in Luxury and house your Plane! - 06/08/09 12:19 PM
Wonderful Contemporary Cape in Private Setting at Falmouth Air Park. Custom designed for entertaining, Cape Cod luxury and personal enjoyment. Red Oak flooring, Kitchen furniture grade solid cherry cabinets with inset beaded doors custom brass pulls and granite 2 level island counter with soap stone Farmers sink, Thermador gas Cooktop with tumble … (1 comments)
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cape cod: Taking the mystery out of getting a Mortgage... - 05/10/09 09:34 AM
This is addressed to my new first time home buyers who have been worrying about the mortgage process... there is not a lot of mystery to it...but you do have some homework to take care of before you can apply for a mortgage. Time to get organized ... and HAVE YOUR … (0 comments)
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cape cod: End of Quarter Stats for Cape Cod - 05/07/09 03:31 PM
First Quarter Results show median prices are down 18%
Single Family Homes
2008 2009
Total sales Cape Cod 1155 846
Upper Cape Sales 211 121
Average price $259,000 $200,000
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cape cod: What you should expect to pay to sell your home... - 05/07/09 07:24 AM
Sellers Costs:
Barnstable County Costs to Selling your HOME!
Taxes: The State, County and Town take a total $5.70 per $1,000.00 /sale price
Legal Fees: $500- $1,000 Depending on the nature of the transaction.
Deed prep and recording, discharging of the mortgage, paying any betterments on the property.
Smoke Detector Test: Each Town … (1 comments)
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cape cod: Mother's Day... just around the corner! - 05/05/09 07:54 AM
Women Celebrate... Mother's Day is your day to rule... Here are some priceless quotes about women and mothers... Celebrate... this sunday is your day!
The real religion of the world comes from women much more than from men - from mothers most of all, who carry the key of our souls … (2 comments)
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cape cod: Closing ... a state of mind - 05/04/09 05:06 PM
"If you build it, they will come" reminds me of the baseball movie, Field of Dreams. I use that way of thinking when I work with buyers and sellers.... "if you want it, we will close".
I believe in attracting closings. Closing is my state of mind. From closing on negotiating … (0 comments)
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cape cod: The Book of Life...Lines between 16 years old and 50 years... - 05/03/09 01:07 PM
My god daughter and I are writing the book of Life. No, really we are. You see, she and I took the Mules into the Grand Canyon when she was 10 years old and spent the night on the side of the Colorado River... What an adventure! During that trip we … (1 comments)
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cape cod: Smart Partnership make for busy OPEN HOUSE!!!! - 05/03/09 12:29 PM
I have seen this condo in many different stages. When it was first listed I showed it ... Empty, with every imperfection showing... the dings in the paint, scratches on the hard wood, marks where paintings used to hang...
Today as I sit here ...none of those things are apparent. The … (2 comments)
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cape cod: Sidewalks a must for this homeowner who lives in darkness - 04/29/09 10:15 AM
Yesterday I had lunch with client and friend Brian. Brian is a 60 something, 6 ft 2, handsome Irish man ...A tall drink of water, my grandmother would say... He and his wife are selling their lovely oversized Cape and moving to a place where there are sidewalks. Sidewalks are important to … (0 comments)
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cape cod: Pride of Ownership, the lost generation - 04/28/09 05:56 AM
I I sat in the wallpapered dining room of a moth ball scented ranch with beautiful hardwood floors, simple 70's cabinets and big newly installed replacement windows...and thought... this is a dying breed of home owner. Born in 1920 in Ireland, this 90 year old seller has taken care of everything... … (1 comments)
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cape cod: Farm Land, 1 Acre lot - 04/27/09 06:02 AM
It's your turn to build what you want on this lovely piece of land in the heart of Falmouth ... minutes from the beaches and down town.... an acre of FArm Land for 199,000 to build your Cape Cod Dream home...
this is the first lot in a four lot … (0 comments)
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cape cod: Land with Waterview, foundation and septic installed! - 04/27/09 05:55 AM
Great property on Shoe String Bay ... close to Willowbend, Mashpee Commons and Mashpee Neck Marina... Wonderful opportunity for your summer or year round home in lovely established neighborhood...
Who wouldn't want to be this close to the Atlantic... The price is $379,900. The plans for the current house will … (0 comments)
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