A detached 3 bay garage includes licensed 1 BR/1 BA apartment. The home is nestled on a 1.95 ac parcel, in close proximity to the Dennis Playhouse, Cinema, Museum, restaurants, shops, ice cream havens, several Cape Cod Bay beaches, post office, and other popular venues. This historic home is the birthplace (1690)of Revolutionary War General Nathaniel Freeman and later owned by Raymond Moore who is best known for having brought the Dennis Playhouse to this quaint village setting. The kitchen wing added in 1732 and the current owners added master BR suite in 1969 that matches architecture of the main house. Both inside and out this house gives the feeling of a vintage inn from earlier centuries. For many who have admired this wonderful property over the years, the 200+ yr old Elm Tree majestically shades the entrance from Hope Lane and the tree boasts its own historical recognition. This is a Antique/Other style home and features 9 total rooms, 3 full baths, 1 half bath, 4 bedrooms, 1.95 Acres, and is currently available for $925,000. Don’t miss the Open House on the 17th! Call Pat Foran at Foran Realty for more information! ]]>
36 Christopher Hall Dr. Dennis
This 3 bedroom 2 bath Cape is located in highly sought after Signal Hill at 36 Christopher Hall Dr. The first floor offers a master bedroom, full bath with washer and dryer, a fire-placed living room and kitchen/dining room. There is a screen porch with access off of the kitchen. There are 2 additional bedrooms and a full bath on the 2nd floor, as well as storage closet under the eave along the front of the house. The home boasts an attached 1 car garage and a full unfinished basement which is accessible through the garage. Radiant electric heat panels are in all but one room. The furnishings are negotiable. This is a Cape style home and features 6 total rooms, 2 full baths, 3 bedrooms, 0.38 Acres, and is currently available for $369,000. For complete details click here.]]>
Expensive Mistakes That Home Sellers Need to Know About
Selling your home can be an expensive process if you’re not careful. Fortunately, we’re here to help you maximize the value of your home and ensure that you’re able to avoid costly mistakes throughout the home selling process. Here’s a closer look at three costly mistakes that every home seller needs to know about, along with ways to avoid such issues altogether: 1. Selling Your Home Before You Are Qualified to Buy a New One Although you had no trouble buying your current home, the same won’t necessarily hold true when you look to purchase a new residence. For example, your financial circumstances may have changed between the time that you purchased your current home and now. This means that you may struggle to qualify for a home loan in the current economic climate. As such, you’ll want to get pre-approved by a lender before you sell your current house. You also should conduct plenty of research into areas where you may want to live in the future; that way, you’ll be better equipped to buy another house and relocate quickly if a homebuyer wants to purchase your current residence. 2. Guessing the Sale Price of Your Home It is unlikely that what you initially paid for your residence is what it’s worth now. As a result, you’ll want to understand the true value of your home before you add it to the real estate market to optimize the value of your residence. Getting a fair market appraisal will ensure that you can better understand what your home currently is worth. Furthermore, you should consider the upgrades that you’ve made across your home, as these improvements likely will boost your residence’s value. When it comes to the sale price of your home, why should you be forced to leave anything to chance? Instead, do your homework so you can determine the optimal sale price, i.e. a sale price that highlights your home’s true worth and will make your residence an attractive option for homebuyers. 3. Understanding the Stress Associated with the Home Selling Process A calm, cool and collected approach to selling your home often is ideal, particularly as the stresses commonly associated with the home selling process start to add up. For instance, a homebuyer may submit an offer and follow it up with a home inspection. But during the inspection, this homebuyer could find issues with your home that lead him or her to reconsider the initial offer and could put a potential home sale in jeopardy. Conversely, with the right real estate agent at your disposal, you’ll be able to minimize many of the stresses of the home selling process. This professional will possess the necessary skills and know-how to guide you during the home selling process, and ultimately, improve your chances of a fast, successful home sale. Costly home selling mistakes can put a dent in your wallet or pocketbook and cause your stress levels to rise. But home sellers who work with a dedicated real estate agent can benefit from the support of an experienced professional who can simplify the home selling process.]]>
New East Dennis Listing!
Quick Tips to Getting Your Home on the Market
Whether you lived in your house for only a few years or spent many years in your home, getting your house ready to sell can be over whelming. Here are few tips on how to approach this task and hopefully bring in top dollar for your home.
- Depersonalize your home by removing photos and memorabilia. You want potential buyers to be able to picture themselves in your home and this is a lot easier when they don’t see pictures of your children or your favorite team decorating the walls.
- Make sure you price your house correctly from the start. The first few weeks a house is listed is usually when you will get the most traffic. Asking the right price from the beginning is key to moving your house quickly. When the price is high and then lowered later, this can result in a slower sale.
- Quick fixes are better than over upgrading. Doing a massive improvement on your home to get it ready to sell doesn’t always give you a return on your money. Instead, do some in-expensive upgrades, like painting the walls and the ceilings. Resurface kitchen cabinets if they are in bad shape. Maybe give your kitchen appliances a facelift with some new panels or new doors. Toilet seats and bathroom vanities can be very inexpensive to replace as well. Don’t forget the kitchen and bathrooms are the rooms that potential buyers really focus on.
- First impressions are real important, so put emphasis on your home’s curb appeal. Make sure your home’s exterior is not in need of paint. You should have fresh mulch and new sod. Freshen up your flower beds and have some nice hanging or potted plants in the entry way. Give the front door a new fresh coat of paint. Don’t forget, you never get another chance to make a good first impression.
- Storage is an important factor to a potential buyer. It is very important to make your home seem like it has ample storage. It’s probably a good idea to clean out closets. Make them appear half empty, as people will open closet doors and cabinets. This is a good time to clear out your clutter. Remember storage space sells.
New Eastham Listing
Located on a sandy lane this new Eastham listing is a 3 bedroom 2 bath ranch that offers a fireplaced living room, eat in kitchen, 3 season porch and 1 car garage. The finished lower level provides for additional entertainment space. A new roof was installed in 2007 as well as a high efficiency gas furnace in 2015. This home also offers a central vacuum system. Situated on 0.46 acres this home is centrally located and is also located in Phase 1 of the town water hook up. Only a short drive to Coast Guard Beach (voted by Dr. Beach to be the 5th best beach in the country again this year!!!) and the Cape Cod National Seashore! For complete details click here.]]>
Home Buying Simplified
Buying a home can be a scary and confusing process. It is easy to get confused by all of the homes, locations, and what is truly important to you when buying a home. First you will want to determine what you can afford. To do that you will want to get preapproved. That means a bank; mortgage broker or credit union will determine how much of loan you qualify for based on your income, debt and credit score. They will give a pre-approval letter stating how much you can afford. Now it is time to pick a real estate professional to help you find the right home, negotiate on your behalf and help you navigate through the process. It is important that you choose an agent that is reputable; you have interviewed to find a good fit and is willing to listen to your needs. Many buyers often confuse their needs with their wants. Making a list of what you actually need and what you want or your wish list is very helpful when looking for a home. Buying a home is typically a process of elimination. Many home buyers often dismiss homes that perfectly fit their needs in search for one that has their wants. This doesn’t mean you can have your wish list, but home buying is more often defined by your budget than wish lists. To help with this process it is typically helpful to make a list of needs and wants.
Examples of NEEDS | Examples of WANTS | |
Reasonable square footage for comfortable living | Paint, carpet, counter tops, accessories. | |
Bedrooms to accommodate your family | Pool or Jacuzzi (unless for medical reasons) | |
Adequate number of bathrooms | Wood floors | |
Eat-in kitchen | Bay windows, skylights | |
Garage or basement for storage needs | Entertainment centers, moldings, decks and patios | |
Lot size to accommodate children’s play area | Upgraded lighting fixtures | |
Adaptation for Handicapped | View | |
Proximity to a specific school | ||
Single floor living for health reasons |
New Dennis Listings!
Affordable 2 bedroom 1 bath ranch located in the heart of South Dennis on Barry Lane. A finished lower level provides additional entertainment space. Eat in kitchen with access to the patio which is the perfect place to relax. Newer Harvey replacement windows, 1st floor stack-able washer and dryer. New septic system to be installed. Easy bike path access and conveniently located just a short drive to shopping, beaches, golf and Johnny Kelly Park. This is a Ranch style home and features 4 total rooms, 1 full bath, 2 bedrooms, 0.20 Acres, and is currently available for $259,900. To see the listing for this home click here. The next new Dennis listing that we would like to share with you is a home on Christopher Hall Dr. This is a 3 bedroom 2 bath Cape and is located in the highly sought after Signal Hill area. The first floor offers a decent sized bedroom, full bath with washer and dryer, fireplaced living room and kitchen/dining room. There is a 3 season porch located off of the kitchen. 2 additional bedrooms and full bath on the 2nd floor, attached 1 car garage and full basement. Furnishings negotiable For more information about these homes or any of the other listings we have on our website please call the office at 1-877-385-1455. Pat Foran and the staff at Foran Realty look forward to the opportunity to help you find the Cape Cod home of your dreams! ]]>
The Don'ts in Negotiating a Home
When you are looking at buying a home there are don’ts you should be aware of. Many times the handling of the negotiation can mean the difference in huge amounts of money. This is why it is vital to have an experienced agent on your side. Here are just a few common pitfalls to avoid. Not doing your homework Doing your homework is important in such a large purchase. Ask your agent for a list of comparable homes recent sale prices. Look to see how long comparable listings have been on the market and what the average sale to list price ratio is. This will give you the information you need when making an offer and negotiating a final sale price. Not understanding the seller Try to look at the deal from the opposite side of the table. A sale is typically emotional for a seller. When making an offer try not to insult the seller, offering a fair and realistic offer to purchase will typically get you further in the negotiations. If you know the seller’s motivations for selling you may also be able to offer terms that might be more attractive like a quick close or inspection. Showing your cards While you want to know as much about the seller as possible divulge as little about yourself in the negotiation as possible. Any knowledge the seller has about your motivation can be used as leverage in the negotiation. Getting your heart set Buying a home can often be an emotional process. Identify several properties you’d be happy with as well. Be careful not to get your heart in the way of your head as it can sometimes hinder the deal. Trying to win In a sale there needs to be two ingredients: a seller who wants to sell and a buyer who wants to buy. Try not to getting caught up in the game. Ultimately it is about buying a home and not winning a negotiation.]]>
Buying and Selling Small Homesteads
As a buyer or renter, walking into a very small space, whether it be your potential new home, apartment, or condominium, is initially unappealing. On the other hand, the idea of trying to sell or rent a small homestead can seem like somewhat of a challenge. As a buyer, consider the different possibilities for the small space. Built-ins often give a room or home character. If you have closets, consider removing their doors and building your own built-ins. This is especially helpful in areas where a closet is found behind the entryway to a room. Use of color will play a large role in the overall appearance of a small room. While dark colors can be detrimental, lighter, softer colors can open up a room or apartment. Not one for four tan walls? Trying three light, neutral walls paired with a bright vibrant accent wall. Is this small house or apartment going to be saving you money? Consider the instances in which the asking price or rent is lower for smaller properties. Also keep in mind heating a smaller space will be cheaper than a larger one. As a seller, when showing your property, make sure your space is free of clutter. Keep in mind too much furniture, or too much mess, in general, can make a space look smaller and less appealing. As a real estate agent I am constantly looking at varying sized homes and apartments and may be able to offer solutions to any small-space buying or selling concerns.]]>