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  • When you purchase your second home and it nearly kills you!

    When you purchase your second home and it nearly kills you!

    If I told you moving to Cape Cod would nearly kill you, what would you think? You’d probably think I was making a joke about house prices, inflation, traffic driving you mad, or a pack of coyotes prowling the beaches at all hours. Well you, my friend – you would be wrong. Now – what…


  • FIRST QUARTER 2023: The Cape Cod Market is shifting.

    FIRST QUARTER 2023:
    The Cape Cod Market is shifting.

    MARKET WATCH: According to a recent report from the Cape Cod & Islands Association of Realtors (CCIAOR), Cape Cod homes maintained their value and sold above asking price during the first quarter of 2023, driven by high demand and limited inventory. The report reveals that in March, over 53% of properties on Cape Cod were…


  • WINTER 2023: Cape Cod Market Update

    WINTER 2023:
    Cape Cod Market Update

    MARKET STATUS: I am frequently asked about the current state of the real estate market.  In my opinion, the Cape Cod market is still very much flourishing. Although prices are starting to stabilize, properties in desirable locations that are priced appropriately still receive multiple offers. However, buyers are not overpaying as much as they used…


  • NOT USING YOUR VACATION HOME?

    NOT USING YOUR VACATION HOME?

    Have you thought about using your Cape Cod home for income? Using your home as a vacation rental is a fantastic way to continue building equity while offsetting the cost of owning your Cape Cod vacation home. Perhaps your family is not using the home as much as you used to, and in the meantime…


  • Cape Cod Times House Hunt: Waterfront property on Town Cove in Eastham offers a rare opportunity for home seekers

    Cape Cod Times House Hunt: Waterfront property on Town Cove in Eastham offers a rare opportunity for home seekers

    Eric Williams Cape Cod Times Nov 26, 2021 Cape Cod House Hunt photos: Town Cove GemTucked away on Town Cove in Eastham, this waterfront home features a sock and great views. EASTHAM — First, we must sing the praises of Town Cove. It’s one of the most pleasant salt waterways on Cape Cod and offers…


  • Overcoming Septic Obstacles: How We Turned a Problem into Prosperity

    Overcoming Septic Obstacles: How We Turned a Problem into Prosperity

    Do you think about selling your waterfront property, but are not sure if you should? Perhaps you have tried selling unsuccessfully in the past? This was the case for my clients at 53 Neptune Lane on Parker’s River. After several failed attempts at 2 other brokerages, they were skeptical, and somewhat reluctant, as they did…


  • CAPE COD SENIOR REAL ESTATE:             Is this really a specialty?

    CAPE COD SENIOR REAL ESTATE: Is this really a specialty?

    Learn more about the challenges for Sellers over the age of 50, the advantages of downsizing, and our free Cape Cod home downsizing consultation. Cape Cod Senior Real Estate: Is this really a specialty? Here at Property Cape Cod Real Estate, we emphatically say, “YES”! We treat our senior clients with dignity, patience, and compassion…


  • SELLING WATER PROPERTY IS DIFFERENT

    SELLING WATER PROPERTY IS DIFFERENT

    LITTLE KNOWN FACT:It’s not just about the house. Knowing all the water is crucial. There are a lot of great real estate agents, but do they know the difference between selling waterfront versus non-waterfront property? It’s not just about the house. Knowing all the water is crucial. There are more variations of water property, but…


  • Turning Heartbreak into Success: The  Importance of Pre-Sale Septic Inspections

    Turning Heartbreak into Success: The Importance of Pre-Sale Septic Inspections

    A cautionary tale on why having all the facts ahead of time, and finding the perfect buyer, is imperative to your successful sale. Making the decision to sell your property can be a difficult one, as was the case for my waterfront seller client at 8 Tide Lane, a waterfront home with dock on Parker’s…


  • Exciting Merger Announcement:

    Exciting Merger Announcement:

    Tia Lilly Real Estate and Lilly Homes Unite as Property Cape Cod Real Estate. Centerville, MA – [August 29, 2019] – In a significant development that marks a new era of growth and expansion, Tia Lilly Real Estate and Lilly Homes are proud to announce their merger under a single brand name, “Property Cape Cod…