Motivated seller offering 3.5% buyer's agent commission on an accepted offer by August 18, 2017. Beautiful colonial with farmers' porch set back from the road on a private1.2-acre lot. The living room on the first floor has gleaming hardwood floors and a wood burning stove. The first floor has many large windows providing ample natural light. The dining room is off the kitchen and offers sliders out to the deck overlooking the spacious back yard! The large kitchen offers a breakfast bar and quartz counter tops. The second floor has 3 generously sized bedrooms. The full bath includes a Jacuzzi tub and separate tiled shower. There is a great yard for entertaining with a wide variety of perennials. Ample storage options between the 1 car attached garage, full basement and shed in the back yard. Gas is available at the street for future hook up. Call Pat Foran at 774-836-0182 or email Foran Realty today for more information about this John Ewer Rd. home in Sandwich! Listed at only $399,900, this home is a must see! ]]>
This Week’s Featured Listings!
This is 889 Route 6A in Dennis. Private estate setting w/3+ acres including 170 ft of frontage on Scargo Lake & potential for compound or the addition of 2 additional dwellings. 4 Bdrm 2.5 bath home offers over 2900 sqft of living space. Expansive 1st-floor master offers a long walk in closet & private full bath. 3 additional bedrooms & full bath located on 2nd floor. Formal living & dining rooms are located off the eat in kitchen. The fireplaced large great room is perfect for indoor entertaining. Central A/C & automatic generator. Enjoy fishing from your private dock or swimming from your own private beach. This property also includes large vintage barn w/horse stables & ample storage. Walk to Dennis Village shops. Popular Northside beaches are just minutes away. Listed at $1,399,999! 13 Highland Road in East Dennis is listed at $1,399,900. Never before offered this custom built 5 bedroom 3 bath home is Located on Sesuit Neck, East Dennis. It is set on a hill with spectacular views of Sesuit Harbor. The eat in kitchen is perfect for entertaining. The living room and guest bedroom each offer cathedral ceilings and access to the expansive deck. The lower level offers 3 additional bedrooms and a full bath. The huge ensuite master suite is located in its own wing on the second floor and offers two large closets, one of which is a walk in, as well as a secondary vanity area. The adjacent home office/Den boasts a fireplace, wet bar, and cathedral ceilings. Take in breathtaking views from the Widow's Walk. Forced hot air gas heat along with electric baseboard. Central AC and newer solar panels are among the many amenities. Location, Location, Location! This custom built 4 bedroom 3.5 bath colonial sits on the banks of beautiful Bass River complete with Private Dock! Gleaming hardwood floors and 9' ceilings throughout the home. Beautiful formal dining and living rooms with hand crafted built ins is the perfect place for entertaining. There are 2 decks that run along the back of the home offering you views of the River. The master offers a french door out to the patio and a private bath. Gorgeous grounds complete with mature plantings offering you peace and tranquility. Your irrigation system is hooked up to a private well while the home is hooked into town water. A raised patio over looking the river is the perfect place to unwind. Walking distance to Bass River Golf Course! Listed at $999,000 this South Yarmouth home is a must see! Call or visit Foran Realty today for details about any of these featured homes! ]]>
Price Reduction on 13 Highland Road East Dennis!!!
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Summer Availability!
Cape Cod Property 131 Located in Cummaquid - Enjoy breathtaking views across Barnstable Harbor of Sandy Neck from the deck of this free standing condo cottage tucked down a private road. There are two bedrooms and a full bath along with a living room. A short walk to the association beach and rinse off in the outdoor shower after a day at the beach! The ideal place to make your cape cod memories. Cape Cod Property 107 The weekly rental rate on this Dennis home has just been reduced! SLEEPS 10! This 3 bedroom 3 bath home is about 1/2 mile to popular Mayflower and Bayview Beaches! Incredible kitchen perfect for entertaining family and friends. 3 Ductless A/C wall units that act like central units. Large back yard offers privacy and a place to unwind after a day at the beach. Enjoy dining on the deck and breathing in some Cape Cod Air! Cape Cod Property 101 Are you looking to be within walking distance to one of the most popular Bayside beaches? Mayflower beach is a very short walk from this 3 bedroom 2 bath home. Enjoy views of Cape Cod Bay from the deck while sipping on your morning coffee or entertaining with friends. This home offers Window A/C, Wifi and an outdoor shower perfect for rinsing off after your day at the beach! Cape Cod Property 102 Walk to Private neighborhood beach from this great 4 bedroom 2 bath home located in Dennis. The private backyard is perfect for entertaining. Walk to Corporation Beach to watch the sunset while enjoying a lobster roll at the Surfside Grill by Dennis Public Market. A short drive to area golf courses, sesuit harbor and numerous restaurants. Make your Cape Cod Summer memories in this great home! Cape Cod Property 110 Perched on a hill overlooking Kelly's Bay on Bass River is unique 4 bedroom vacation home with bonus room with pull out couch. The main floor offers 2 bedrooms, a living room and a dining room with views and a full bath. The second floor accessible through either the spiral outdoor staircase or internal ladder offers 2 large bedrooms and a full bath. Washer/Dryer on premises. Bring your kayak or paddle board and use it right from the back yard or use Kayak, canoe and two rowboats the owner has for guest while visiting! Cape Cod Property 126 Dennis Village Delight....This 3 bedroom 2 bath home with large yard is within walking distance to all the great things Dennis Village has to offer including the Cape Playhouse, Cape Museum of Fine Art, Scargo Cafe and Dennis Public Market! Located just a chip shot to Dennis Highlands Golf Course and a short drive to Mayflower beach! Centrally located on the Northside of Dennis for convenient access to all the great things Dennis has to offer! Cape Cod Property 130 Brewster - New to the rental market in 2017! Breathe taking views from this 5 bedroom home overlooking Cape Cod Bay! Make your Cape Cod memories in this classic Cape Cod Cottage with private beach and large deck for entertaining. There are 2 bedrooms on the first floor and three additional bedrooms on the second floor. Large great room is perfect for entertaining. Dining area overlooks the Bay. Enjoy incredible sunsets! If you are still looking for that perfect vacation rental for you and your family? Visit www.RentCapeCodProperties today for information and availability for all of the great rentals above! ]]>
East Dennis Price Reduction!
Price has been reduced to $499,900! Walk to Dr. Lords beach as well as Scargo Lake from this 3 bedroom 2 bath colonial cottage. Tucked away on a dirt road combining privacy and easy access to everything that is Cape Cod! First floor offers 2 bedrooms and the second floor offers an ensuite master bedroom. The kitchen is fully applianced and the home is neat as a pin and move-in ready! The home currently has a 2-bedroom septic system, however, the plans for an upgrade to a 3-bedroom system have been completed! Enjoy it yourself or take advantage of the strong rental history. Furnishings are negotiable. This home is located in a highly sought after area North of 6A. Buyers and Buyers agents to confirm all information contained herein. Contact Foran Realty today at 1-877-385-1455 or email to see this great home!]]>
East Dennis Land Available Now!
151 Airline Road is a well-treed lot set back from Airline Road. The difference in topography from the adjacent lands of nearly 24 feet encourages an attractive home design option of multiple ground floor levels. An underside basement garage could also offer multiple walkout lawn levels above. A horse riding facility is next-door. The panhandle access is adjacent to another such lot that shares appropriate easements for a common driveway to Airline Road. The future home would be more than 200 feet from the road. All lots are bounded and marked. This 47,480 square foot (1.09 acres) lot is listed at $174,900. 149 Airline Road is a gently sloped panhandle lot. The land is adjacent to Dennis Water District land and is near the horse farm and riding. The panhandle access is adjacent to 151 Airline Road and shares the easements for a common driveway to Airline Rd. The home site would be over 200 feet from the road. This 47,280 square foot lot (1.08 acres) is listed at $$194,900. 163 Airline Rd is a slopping treed lot. This land stands next to the horse farm on Airline Road and is convenient to shopping and Town of Brewster. This acre sized lot is listed at $195,800. For more details please call Foran Realty today. We look forward to helping you find the perfect spot for your dream home. ]]>
Solar Power and Your Home
Thanks to federal tax incentives and a growing concern for the environment, many Americans are installing rooftop solar panels to cover or offset the cost of their utilities. In the last ten years, the solar industry has grown by an unprecedented 1,600 percent and it shows not signs of slowing. As solar becomes more affordable, however, debates have opened up around the use of solar power and its effect on older ways of producing electricity (like coal-fired and nuclear power plants). Solar power is a complicated process that is part of an even more complicated industry. If you’re thinking about making the switch, consider this your crash course in rooftop solar power.
I’m interested in solar. Where do I start?
Before you call a local solar provider and start getting sales pitches it’s useful to know some background information on solar in your area. Do some research on your home state to see if your local government has incentivized solar in any way. Some states have provided funding to banks to offer loans for home solar systems. You should also consider some details about your home, your current energy provider, and the amount of time you’re going to spend in your home. If you plan on moving anytime soon, leased panels may not be something you want to put up on the roof. Some buyers will happily take over the lease; others won’t be so sure or may see it as a headache. You’ll also want to learn about net metering from your current electricity provider. The electricity market is now in flux due to the increase of solar. As solar makes electricity more accessible, it could make electricity costs go up from your local utility company. Net metering is the way that power companies measure how much electricity your panels put into the grid during the daytime which will be discounted from your monthly utility bill. Finally, you’ll want to consider how beneficial the panels would be to your bill. If your home doesn’t receive a lot of sun or have enough viable roof space, solar panels might not be worth it. If you can buy the panels flat out, however, they’ll likely save you a lot of money in the long run.Buying, leasing, and financing your panels
Buying, leasing, and financing all have their advantages and disadvantages which you’ll want to weigh before committing to one option. For example, even if you have the funds to buy outright you might prefer the leasing option for the maintenance and repairs guarantee. Maybe you want to buy or finance to take advantage of local and federal tax incentives. Another thing to consider is the changing technology itself. As solar power improves, so does the technology that makes it possible. If you’re thinking of moving within the next few years it might be in your best interest to wait for the next generation of panels for your new home instead of buying panels that will be outdated in the home you’re in.Making the calls
Once you’ve decided you want to go ahead with solar panels on your home you have another round of research to do. Compare providers in your area. Get quotes and setup options to find one that you’re happy with. Get a sample contract and read all of the fine print. Finally, check out the customer reviews to make sure you’ll be happy with this provider–especially if you’re leasing and will be dealing with them for the next 15-20 years. Do you travel in the winter or rent your home in the Summer? If that is the case be sure that someone you trust is watching over the panels that have been installed on your home. Pat Foran is an accredited member of the National Home Watch Association and Foran Realty offers several home watch options for you and your family. Be sure to call for details today! ]]>Getting Your Vacation Home Ready!!
Opening a vacation home When it’s time to visit your vacation home for the first time, or start renting it out for the season, you’ll need to get it ready. A ski chalet might require you to shovel snow and chop firewood, while a summer retreat by the shore might call for cleaning patio furniture and staining the deck. Much depends on how well the house is maintained throughout the year. Opening your vacation home could be as easy as stocking the pantry, or if the house was neglected in the offseason, you could have multiple repairs on your hands. A well-maintained vacation home shouldn’t take more than a day to get in shape for the season, assuming no major repairs are needed. Here are some typical opening chores:
- Turn on utilities
- Clean and stock kitchen and bathrooms
- Look for evidence of plumbing and roof leaks
- Cut lawn and trim shrubs/trees
- Clear walkways and driveway
- Set up outdoor furniture
- Change light bulbs and smoke detector batteries and carbon monoxide detector batteries
- Replace furnace filters
- Check for signs of pest infestation
Customer Satisfaction
manner, and customizing the responses based on each customer’s needs. Now we know that it doesn’t sound too complicated, however you would be surprised! It’s not as easy as it seems. Here are my top five tips on how to provide excellent customer service:
- Hire the right people for your real estate agency
- Show empathy
- Offer speedy response
- Provide easy accessibility
- Ask your customers and then listen to them
Rent Your Home
Foran Realty that will help make it happen. Do keep in mind that renting out your home can be a big undertaking, so it is important to know what you are getting into, and to prepare accordingly. With a little bit of planning and hard work, you can put your home to work for you! Getting your Home Ready to Rent
- Keep careful records.Rental income is taxable, but many of the expenses you will incur as you prepare your rental are tax deductible. Keep detailed records of the money and time you spend getting your home ready to rent so that you can maximize your deductions at tax time.
- Apply for a rental permit.Permits are not necessary in all areas, especially for short-term rentals, but many cities are responding to the growth of new rental trends by creating new forms of regulation. If a permit is required in your area, give yourself plenty of time to get through the application process before your first guests arrive. Remember that permitting and inspection fees, like all other expenses you incur while preparing your rental property, are tax deductible so be sure to keep careful records.
- Acquire landlord insurance.Call your local insurance agent and ask if your current homeowner’s policy will cover the kind of rental situation you will be offering. Many policies will cover the occasional short-term rental, but for more long-term arrangements, you may need special coverage.
- Prepare your home to rent, inside and out.Make sure that all appliances work, that furniture is comfortable and in good repair, and that everything is clean and neat. Ensure that safety equipment like smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, and fire extinguishers are in good working order and are clearly accessible. Remove all precious personal belongings to a secure location, such as a storage unit or primary home. Do the same with all toiletries and anything else you wouldn’t want a stranger snooping through. Put clean linens on all of the beds (if you are planning on supplying linens), and make sure that bathrooms are stocked with clean towels, soap dispensers are full, etc. The requirements for safety equipment in rental properties vary widely by region. Smoke detectors are the bare minimum in most places. You will be informed of further requirements through the permitting process. Unless you are going for a very high-end rental, do not furnish your rental with extremely expensive furniture, linens, towels, etc. These items are likely to get damaged or disappear. Look for items of decent quality that are not too expensive but are still comfortable.
- Hire a reputable cleaning service.Some property owners are able to minimize costs by performing rental clean-outs on their own, but this can be a very time-consuming and difficult process, so it might be better worth your time to hire a professional service. If you do, be sure to do some research first and hire a reputable company that is licensed and insured. Get personal recommendations from your rental agent, other property owners, or look for a service with excellent online recommendations.
- Hire a landscaping service.As with cleaning, some property owners take on landscaping chores themselves, but you may be better off hiring a landscaping service to take care of routine lawn maintenance and care. Landscaping services, like cleaning services and other maintenance costs are all tax deductible, and a well-maintained yard is more likely to get good reviews and repeat renters.
- Create a system for providing a key or entry instructions to your guests. This is something that can be handled by your rental agent should you choose to use one. The check in and checkout instructions will be detailed with the lease and any inquiries etc. can be directed to the rental agent and their office, freeing you up to enjoy your time!
- Create a welcome book or informational packet to give to renters when they arrive.Include information about the home and the local area. Providing information on local attractions and dining options, as well as emergency contact information is an option that guests love. Leaving a welcome gift like a fruit basket or bottle of wine is another great way to welcome guests and keep them coming back year after year.