Clients ask me, "what properties have sold and what prices did they sell for in 2009?".

I have added and updated a page to my website with a list of sold properties- with the date it sold, the address, the list price, the selling price, days on the market, and a brief property description.  Click RECENT SALES now to see this page!

Sales information will be updated as sales are posted our MLS system.  Be sure to check my website often!  Go to my home page and click on recent sales on the left side.  Currently, the information is updated through August 31, 2009.

My goal is to be sure my website and blog bring you valuable real estate advice, so you will return to my site and refer it to friends who may want real estate advice here on Cape Cod.

Oh, by the way, my business thrives on referrals.  If you know anybody looking to buy or sell anywhere on Cape Cod, I would be honored to have the referral from you.

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When looking to buy or sell your piece of Provincetown Real Estate or in the surrounding area, please call me at 508-237-4632 or e-mail me at Rick.Tourgee@Century21.com

I am an Accredited Buyer Representative (ABR) and a Seller Representative Specialist (SRS) with a successful track record servicing many Buyers and Sellers. I follow the Golden Rule and look out for my Clients needs above my own.

Clients ask me, "what properties have sold and what prices did they sell for in 2009?".

I have added a page to my website with a list of sold properties- with the date it sold, the address, the list price, the selling price, days on the market, and a brief property description.  Click RECENT SALES now to see this page!

Sales information will be updated as sales are posted our MLS system.  Be sure to check my website often!  Go to my home page and click on recent sales on the left side.

My goal is to be sure my website and blog bring you valuable real estate advice, so you will return to my site and refer it to friends who may want real estate advice here on Cape Cod.

Oh, by the way, my business thrives on referrals.  If you know anybody looking to buy or sell anywhere on Cape Cod, I would be honored to have the referral from you.

________________________________________________________________________________________________________

When looking to buy or sell your piece of Provincetown Real Estate or in the surrounding area, please call me at 508-237-4632 or e-mail me at Rick.Tourgee@Century21.com

I am an Accredited Buyer Representative (ABR) and a Seller Representative Specialist (SRS) with a successful track record servicing many Buyers and Sellers. I follow the Golden Rule and look out for my Clients needs above my own.

Provincetown comes alive again!!  Today was a fantastic warm, sunny day with many people coming out of their homes as well as many people making a day trip to Cape Cod from the Providence and Boston areas.  This weekend is the annual Provincetown town-wide yard sale......bargains for many!

Speaking of bargains.....If you would like to speak with me about your personal real estate goals and objectives, please feel free to call me at 508-237-4632 or e-mail me at Rick.Tourgee@Century21.com.  Feel free to visit my website to browse through many of the condos and homes on Cape Cod for sale.

There are not many lots available in Provincetown that can be built upon.  However, once you move away from Provincetown toward Truro and Wellfleet, your options for vacant land open dramatically.  Many Clients ask me about where do they begin.  Of course, I always recommend the first stop to be at the local building department zoning department and health department, and ask my Clients to spend time with these people and ask many questions about the subject property and any limitations.  Once they are satisfied with the answers from the local authorities, then they should meet with an Engineer as well as a licensed contractor. 

Another valuable resource for consumers is the National Association of home Builders website.  This website is for consumers as well as builders.  I highly recommend my Clients visit the website and spend some time looking through the website for valuable tips to use along with their Engineer and Builder.

NAHB is a trade association that helps promote the policies that make housing a national priority. Since 1942, NAHB has been serving its members, the housing industry, and the public at large.

Click here to visit their website.

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If you would like to speak with me about your personal real estate goals and objectives, please feel free to call me at 508-237-4632 or e-mail me at Rick.Tourgee@Century21.com.  Feel free to visit my website to browse through many of the condos and homes on Cape Cod for sale.

I recently received an e-mail from a Buyer Client who is not ready to buy yet and was checking out my website to see if prices have fallen here in the Provincetown area of Cape Cod.  I thought it would be valuable for any Buyer to read what I wrote back to my Client.  Here is what I wrote:

"Provincetown is a very unique area with very limited land, with almost no more land that can be built upon.  This area of Cape Cod is a huge second home market.  As such, most Buyers in the past purchased property with at least 20% down, have terrific credit, good assets, etc.  As such, we have seen only a very small handful of short sales or foreclosures compared to "middle America".  Thus, prices have only softened here by maybe 10%-15%, except in those very few rare cases where a Seller had to sell......or if the property was drastically over-priced to begin with regardless of market conditions.

Sales here are good.  Buyers are still buying here because of the life style this area of Cape Cod offers, while inventory is good and mortgage rates remain at all-time lows.  Thus, the bottom line to everything I am saying is that you should buy when you are ready, willing and able to buy.  Prices are remaining firm.  When the economy does turn around and becomes very strong, prices could rise at a decent pace again. You should buy when you are ready in your heart to own a special piece of Cape Cod......don't try to time the market!  Whether it is the stock market or the real estate market, or any other market.....if you try to time the market, you will probably loose in the end.

Please feel free to reach out to me anytime with any questions or concerns.  I am here to help."

I never want to push anybody into doing something they do not want to do, I never act like a pushy salesman.  I am extremely proud that Buyers hire me to be their Professional Real Estate Adviser for honest advice and look out for the interest above my own interest.  This fact makes me extremely successful! 

If you would like to speak with me about your personal real estate goals and objectives, please feel free to call me at 508-237-4632 or e-mail me at Rick.Tourgee@Century21.com.  Feel free to visit my website to browse through many of the condos and homes on Cape Cod for sale.

Many Buyers get very afraid when they hear "Adjustable Rate Mortgages".  Buyers need to be good consumers and do their homework with a good calculator and a good Mortgage Representative.  Here in Provincetown and the surrounding area, this area is mainly a second home market.  Here is fact to consider:  most second homeowners only keep the property for 2-5 years on average.

Most property owners end up trading the property for larger, or smaller, or for a different location.  Since it is a second home, it is easier to make the trade for another property.  Thus, it could make financial sense to obtain an adjustable rate mortgage with an initial rate lock for 3-5 years (these rates are typically called 3/1 or 5/1 ARM's).  This could keep your payments more affordable and could allow more money to go toward principal- which would in turn give you more equity when you sell the property for another second home. 

When working with Buyer Clients, I always advise a 3/1 or a 5/1 ARM.  Unless, they are 100% sure they are going keep the property for more than 5 years.  I don't know about you, but, I am not 100% sure I will have my second home in 5 years!  Feel free to browse my website to view a variety of condos and homes here on Cape Cod.
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When looking to buy or sell your piece of Provincetown Real Estate or in the surrounding area, please call me at 508-237-4632 or e-mail me at Rick.Tourgee@Century21.com

I am an Accredited Buyer Representative (ABR) and a Seller Representative Specialist (SRS) with a successful track record servicing many Buyers and Sellers. I follow the Golden Rule and look out for my Clients needs above my own.

Attention all Provincetown real estate owners:  The Provincetown Board of Assessors announces that the public disclosure period for fiscal year 2009 assessed values is now through May 8, 2009.

The town did not give any figures as to whether the values increased or decreased on the website.  However, as I scanned through the properties, there are many that increased and many that decreased.  I am hoping the town will announce what the average increase or decrease was as I could not take on the of doing the calculation on my little calculator.  :)

The fiscal year 2009 values, which are pending preliminary certification from the Massachusetts Department of Revenue, reflect full and fair cash value as of Jan. 1, 2008. As required by Mass. State law, the fiscal year 2009 assessments are based on sales of similar properties in calendar year 2007.  To view the FY 2009 Assessed values file and download to your computer, please visit www.provincetown-ma.gov/assessor.html

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When looking to buy or sell your piece of Provincetown Real Estate or in the surrounding area, please call me at 508-237-4632 or e-mail me at Rick.Tourgee@Century21.com

I am an Accredited Buyer Representative (ABR) and a Seller Representative Specialist (SRS) with a successful track record servicing many Buyers and Sellers. I follow the Golden Rule and look out for my Clients needs above my own.

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54 Bradford Street # 2-3

Provincetown, MA  02657

$169,000

Be sure to view the virtual tour and more details on my Provincetown Real Estate website! Located in the West-end of Provincetown, you will find this spacious, open and bright first floor studio.  This condo is located in the Shankpainter Sails Association, a terrific location to walk to Bubulas, Boatslip and all of the special shops and restaurants along Commercial Street.

There is an exclusive use deck/patio- perfect for entertaining! Parking is on first come-first serve basis, pets are allowed for owners. Property is connected to town sewer and the betterment has been paid in full! This condo needs some minor TLC and is being sold as is and fully furnished.

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When looking to buy or sell your piece of Provincetown Real Estate or in the surrounding area, please call me at 508-237-4632 or e-mail me at Rick.Tourgee@Century21.com

I am an Accredited Buyer Representative (ABR) and a Seller Representative Specialist (SRS) with a successful track record servicing many Buyers and Sellers. I follow the Golden Rule and look out for my Clients needs above my own.