The Fall market presents all new opportunities for buyers who didn’t score a house earlier in the year. But how do you find them? Here are some thoughts and tips about this year’s Fall market on Cape Cod. First, the Fall is a popular time for brand new listings to hit the market. This is …
It may be a Seller’s market, but many Sellers haven’t sold a home in years – if EVER – and have no idea what will be expected of them from their Buyer, their Realtor and their Attorney. Here’s a summary of the most typical expectations of Sellers. Expect to have your septic system and smoke/CO …
You’re buying a home and are wondering if there’s a ghost in the attic. Does the seller need to disclose it? If you are buying or selling a house, the word “disclosure” becomes a very important word for you. Sellers need to fully understand what information they must disclose to Realtors and buyers to help …
It’s been exactly one year since buyers started entering the Cape Cod market with wild abandon – sending prices soaring with each passing week and inventory to record lows. But are the winds of change finally beginning to blow on this unprecedented seller’s market? Most Realtors seem to think so. Let’s take a look at …
The first quarter of 2021 is just about over and the Cape Cod real estate market has continued to frustrate buyers, thrill sellers, and leave EVERYONE, including top economists, wondering how long the supply & demand imbalance will continue. Understanding the primary source(s) of the imbalance is key to crafting an informed opinion. So let’s …
It was the best of times; it was the worst of times! True of late 18th century London and Paris and true of the 2020 Cape Cod Real Estate Market. Let’s take an in-depth look at the factors and numbers that defined this year’s market. At the onset, the 2020 market was off to a …
When you have specialized questions about buying real estate, sometimes the best answer your Realtor can give you is the name or website of the appropriate authority. We call this being “the source of the source” and not only does it help to keep Realtors out of trouble, but it ensures that you are getting …
Well, not literally, but anyone who has been watching the real estate market on the Cape knows that it is hot to the touch! Painfully low inventory coupled with an unusually high number of buyers have been driving prices up and days-on-market down. Maybe buyers are looking to flee the density of the city. Maybe …
Buyers, sellers, and homeowners alike have been asking us repeatedly how the Cape Cod real estate market is faring in light of the coronavirus pandemic. Here’s an in-depth look at what has been happening and what we expect to see in the near future. First, let’s explore where we’ve been. 2019 ended with inventory down …
