Price to sell – needs work. Centrally located on a corner lot in a quiet neighborhood – this 3 bedroom 2-1/2 bath colonial has great potential with a lot of livable space. Finished room in lower level with fireplace. Equidistant to North & South Dennis beaches. Buyer to verify measurements. This is a Colonial style home and features 6 total rooms, 2 full baths, 1 half bath, 3 bedrooms, 0.46 Acres, and is currently available for $235,000. For complete details click here.]]>
What You Need to Know: Adjustable Rate Mortgages
Trying to decide what type of mortgage is right for you can be tricky business. So you may be wondering what is an adjustable rate mortgage? An adjustable rate mortgage or ARM, has an interest rate that is linked to an economic index. This means the interest rate, and your payments, adjust up or down as the index changes. There are three things to know about adjustable rate mortgages: index, margin and adjustment period. What is the index? The index is a guide that lenders use to measure interest rate changes. Common indexes used by lenders include the activity of one, three, and five-year Treasury securities. Each adjustable rate mortgage is linked to a specific index. The margin is the lender’s cost of doing business plus the profit they will make on the loan. The margin is added to the index rate to determine your total interest rate. The adjustment period is the period between potential interest rate adjustments. For example, you may see a loan described as a 5-1. The first figure (5) refers to the initial period of the loan, or how long the rate will stay the same. The second number (1) is the adjustment period. This is how often adjustments can be made to the rate after the initial period has ended. In this case, one year or annually. An adjustable rate mortgage might be a good choice if you are looking to qualify for a larger loan. The rate of an ARM is typically lower than a fixed rate mortgage. Remember, when the adjustment period is up the rate and payment can increase. Another reason to consider an ARM is if you are planning to sell the home within a few years. If this is the case you may end up selling before the adjustment period is up. Federal law provides that all lenders provide a federal Truth in Lending Disclosure Statement before consummating a consumer credit transaction. This will be given to you in writing. It is designed to help you compare and select a mortgage.]]>
Things You Might Not Think Of When Buying a Home
There are so many things to think of when buying a home. It can be difficult to think of everything when you are house shopping. When you tour potential homes it can be easy to get caught up in things that may not be as important after you move in like storage, parking, and privacy. When home shopping you should make a checklist of the things you must have in a home so you don’t get caught up in the new granite countertops or the beautifully decorated master bedroom. Think function over style when making a buying decision. Here are some things you may want to consider putting on your must-have list. Storage When walking through a home make sure to make note of the amount of storage. A good staging job can disguise a home with too little storage. Imagine the home with no furniture and picture your furniture and belongings in place. If you are seriously interested in the home bring a sketch pad and measure the rooms and draw a quick sketch of walls, doors, windows and closets. Location Consider the location of the home to places you frequently travel. You may only be a few miles from the store or work but what is the commute like? Do a practice run at rush hour from the home to your work. If you are moving near public transportation give that a try too. Make sure to try the commute both ways. Enough Power and Water Imagine waking up the first morning in your new home and finding out the water pressure is barely enough for a shower or the water gets cold half way through. It is important to determine if the plumbing and wiring can accommodate your lifestyle. Check the size of the hot water tank and run a few plumbing items at a time to check the water pressure. Talk to your home inspector about the electrical system. Make sure the home inspector knows the kinds of electrical equipment you run and the number of people that will be living in the home. Privacy Many buyers overlook privacy until it’s too late. Try to spend some time in the house. Look out the bathroom and bedroom windows and test what you see. Do a walk-through of the home and pretend to go through your day. Sit in the back yard and on the deck to see and listen to the neighbors.]]>
Single-Family – Dennis, MA 02638 now has a new price of $725,000!
Great Location. 3/10’s of a mile walk to Bayview beach. Located on a private .74 acre corner lot, that offers plenty of expansion potential. 4 bedroom & 2 bath Cape. Spacious open living/dining/kitchen area. Fireplace & Wide pine wood floors. There are sliders to decks on both floors. The backyard has plenty of privacy. House does need some updating. Solid Rental history. Priced way below assessment(FY 2013 asseement is $891,500). Room measurements are approximate and buyer should verify. Easy to Show This is a Cape/Contemporary style home and features 7 total rooms, 2 full baths, 4 bedrooms, 0.74 Acres, and is currently available for $725,000. For complete details click here.]]>
Repair Your Home's Deck
The heat of the summer and the cold winter temperatures can do a job on your outdoor deck. A little prevention goes a long way. Caring for, cleaning and repairing your outdoor deck is essential to proper maintenance. Here are some steps you can take to make sure you will enjoy your outdoor space for many years to come: Here are some tools you will need:
Did You Know? Common Household Remedies
Jazzing up Your Bedroom
Is your bedroom in need of a slight makeover? Surprisingly enough, many people don’t spend too much time thinking about how their bedroom looks. How many times have you been on a tour of a friend’s new home, and the tour stops short of their sleeping area? If you don’t want to fall into the trap of feeling like your bedroom isn’t a “show off” room, then take a few steps to jazz it up a bit. By paying a little attention to a few areas in your bedroom, you can leave that door open with no shame. New Bedding – Depending on your sleeping preferences, your bed may well be the biggest piece of furniture in your home. Coincidentally, your bedding may also be one of the largest decorations in your home. Do you like your bedding? Does it match your home and personality well? If it leaves you wanting, then consider outfitting your bed with a new bedding set. With this one improvement, the entire mood of your bedroom can change. If you can manage to find curtains or drapes that complement your bedding, it will tie your bedroom together in a big way. Floors – Bedrooms may have the least amount of floorspace visible, but that doesn’t mean that they should be neglected. Consider buying a decorative rug for your room. Or, if you’re feeling adventurous, consider installing a new carpet or flooring. The sky is the limit here, and any change made is likely to be an improvement. Laundry – Piles of unfolded or dirty laundry can be an eyesore. Even a visible laundry hamper is enough to be a distraction. Consider outfitting your closet door with a hanging laundry basket, or instituting a “no dirty laundry in the bedroom” rule for yourself. Lighting – If you rely solely on overhead lighting in your bedroom, then consider buying a lamp or two. Lamps will serve to highlight your furniture, as well as create a more relaxing environment.]]>
Welcome To Our New Website
Welcome to our new blog at www.capecodproperties.com! You can expect to soon see weekly articles that will help you in purchasing and selling your next property. In the meantime, feel free to search for listings or register for daily listing alerts to keep you ahead of the market. We specialize in Dennis, MA real estate, Yarmouth, MA real estate,Brewster, MA real estate, as well as other towns in the area. If you would like a showing please feel free to contact us or call 508-385-9114. You can also follow us on the following social media pages: – Facebook – Twitter – Linked-In – Youtube]]>
165 Belmont Rd West Harwich MA 02671
Foran Realty Listing West Harwich Home for Sale 165 Belmont Rd West Harwich MA 02671 MLS Listing # Click for Listing Sheet 2 Bedroom, 2 Full Bathroom ranch style home on a large Corner Lot! Enjoy your Cape Cod summer entertaining on the large deck and during the winter, the large 27’x13′ living room and fireplace offers room to relax and will keep you cozy warm. NEW 3 Bedroom Sceptic to be Installed! For more information on 165 Belmont Rd West Harwich MA 02671, Please Call the listing agent Mr. Patrick Foran of Foran Realty at 508–385–1355.]]>
Massachusetts and Cape Cod Real Estate Report – Feb 2013
Massachusetts Home Prices Up as Low Inventory Pushes Sales Down in February 2013
The Massachusetts Association of REALTORS® (MAR) reported a lack of inventory pushed the number of closed home sales down in February after 19 months of increase. Median home prices were up for the fifth straight month. Unlike single-family sales, both condominium median prices and closed sales were up in February.
“Demand has outpaced supply with plenty of motivated buyers, but not enough homes for sale to meet the need,” said 2013 MAR President Kimberly Allard-Moccia. “If inventory continues to go down, there is a good chance we will see sales decline as well which is not what the market needs.”
There were 2,168 detached single-family homes sold this February, a 5.0 percent decrease from the 2,282 homes sold the same time last year. This is the first time in 19 straight months that home sales have gone down. On a month-to-month basis, home sales were down 20.4 percent from 2,724 homes sold this past January. This is the third straight month-to-month decrease.
The median selling price for single-family home in February was $278,000 which was UP 8.9 percent from $255,250 in February 2012. This is the fifth straight monthly year-over-year increase. On a month-to-month basis, the February median selling price went down less than one percent (-0.7%) from $280,000 in January 2013.
There were 861 condominiums sold this February, a 1.7 percent increase from the 847 condos sold the same time last year. This is the 14th straight month of year-over-year increases. On a month-to-month basis, condominium sales were down 14.8 percent from 1,010 homes sold this past January. This is also the third straight month-to-month decrease.
The median selling price for condominium in February was $257,500 which was UP 12.9 percent from the $228,000 median price in February 2012. This is the 12th straight month in which median prices were either up or flat from the year before. On a month-to-month basis, the February median selling price was UP 1.9 percent from $252,750 in January 2013.
Foran Realty is located in Dennis on the road to Chapin and Mayflower beaches. At Foran Realty, we provide Real Estate Sales, Vacation Rentals, and Property Management Services to both Residential and Commercial Clients throughout Cape Cod. To learn more about Foran Realty please call 508-385-1355 or visit us on line. Before you buy your next home, or list your home for sale make sure you talk to the Cape Cod Real Estate experts at Foran Realty, you will be glad you did! Please give Patrick a call today toll free at 1-877-385-1455 or send him an email at pforan@foranrealty.com to discuss your Cape Cod Real Estate needs.]]>