With another 8-10 inches of snow coming this weekend, Cape Codders are buckling up and sharpening their snowshovels. But let's not forget that the Cape knows how to recreate in the winter as well as in the summer!  Below are a few ideas from the [...]

This week's powerful Nor'easter has caused many second homeowners to bite their nails wondering if their Cape house survived the storm unscathed.  If you are in this category, don't forget that here at the Cape Cod Chatelains we provide a full-service realty firm, including property management.  Our weekly and post-storm inspections [...]

According to the US Census bureau's third quarter housing report released this week, home ownership rates in America are down to their lowest point in 19 years.  Sounds like bad news for buyers and sellers alike, right?  Not so fast...a closer look reveals that buyer behavior has more to do with it than strict market [...]

If you are looking for a vacation rental, look no further than Olde Cape Cod. However, if you are looking for a year-round rental, you are in for a long search. County-wide, almost 40% of homes are used asseasonal or second homes, and in some towns (like Dennis), the number is over 50%. Of these, nearly all are rented out on a weekly basis [...]

The village of Dennis Port has been experiencing a renaissance over the last few years that is not to be missed! No fewer than three new restaurants have opened just this spring, in addition to the many established merchants. These include two music studios, various art galleries, an antique shop, the town library, a large and inviting park [...]

Summer is here, and with it comes Open House season!! Come in, stroll around, ask questions, and maybe find your perfect home.

Both Open Houses will be this Saturday, 5/31 from 1-3:00:

Hyannis - 304 Oak Neck Road - $335,000 Click here for listing details

Walk to the beach for some sun, then walk into town for dinner, then stroll home on [...]

It's that time! Memorial Day weekend is only a few days away and we are getting geared up here on the Cape to welcome the first batch of summer guests. Here at the CapeCodChatelains office we have scheduled three open houses to give those of you who are house hunting yet another reason to jump in the car and head over to Old Cape Cod for [...]

For those of us struggling through this harsh winter, the recent arctic chill has brought more than slippery roads and high heating bills - West Dennis Beach has been the winter home of some visitors from the north! A pair of [...]

Seasonal fun or year-round headache?

According to the U.S. census bureau, about 35% of all the housing stock on Cape Cod is classified"vacant for seasonal or recreational use." In some towns like Dennis, the number is over 50%. A seasonal home can be a terrific opportunity for fun in the sun, but for some homeowners, it represents a [...]

It may be cold outside, but the market is heating up

It may be January, but in the real estate business, January is the beginning of the winter market thaw! Buyers and sellers alike are loath to undertake the time-consuming and (potentially) stressful project of a home sale or purchase during the holiday season. Consequently, we see a [...]