Cape Cod Chatelains: "Can you believe, Agnes, that Labor day is almost here and fall is just around the corner?"
Agnes: "Unbelievable. I love the summer on Cape Cod but fall is fantastic for a lot of different reasons."
CCC: "That certainly makes my next question easy...what do you love about fall Agnes?"
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We have three excellent open houses this weekend as well as numerous others throughout the Cape. We are featuring the wonderful property on 9 Osborn Snow Drive, East Dennis. From the fruit orchard, to the steam shower, the outdoor pizza oven and the sprawling deck, everything about this home exudes luxury. Perfect for entertaining [...]
We have just introduced a new informational page on the website, 'Homeownership on Cape Cod'. We will be adding more information to it in the future, but for now here is the third part of that page with some useful information regarding basements, sump pumps and dirt roads. As [...]
We think this article by Tom Vanderbilt at Outsideonline is particularly poignant. While it characterizes a mountain town in Colorado the parallels to Cape Cod are astounding. Vanderbilt describes how the growing trend in short term rentals through companies like Airbnb is slowly eliminating potential housing for residents. The problem is one of economics: if you can own a home in a desirable area, why would you rent it on a long term basis - yearly for example - when you can rent it on a short-term basis, through a company like Airbnb, and generate more income? Vanderbilt follows a local father struggling to make ends meet, working multiple jobs, and worrying about where he will live when the tourist season starts...sound familiar? What makes the Cape such a great place to live also makes it a great place to vacation and it is difficult to dissuade a homeowner from the extra income potential.
On Cape Cod we are finding that more and more homes are being rented just for the summer, making them unavailable for long term lease seekers. In fact, in response to the decreasing supply of affordable housing on Cape Cod, CCYP is holding a design competition for architects (see the brochure here). The contest encourages a repeatable homes design balancing 'affordability, utility, adaptability, durability and suitability for the target demographic (young professionals, working families, year round residents).' Other initiatives on Cape Cod seek to remove restrictions on building and renting accessory dwelling units (more commonly known as in-law apartments) to increase the amount of available housing. This link comes from the local MLS on Cape Cod and describes the problem well.
While the economy plays a large roll in housing trends on Cape Cod we are curious to see where the future will lead. On one side of the coin locals will be increasingly priced out of the market and the Cape will be a resort where service personnel commute from less expensive housing elsewhere. On the other side of the coin the development of Cape Cod will find a balance between the tourist economy that sustains the region and more permanent solutions.
If you are interested in learning more about housing on Cape Cod and buying or selling property please contact us today with your questions.
We have just introduced a new informational page on the website, 'Homeownership on Cape Cod'. We will be adding more information to it in the future, but for now here is the second part of that page with some useful information on septic systems, building norms and utilities. As always [...]
We have just introduced a new informational page on the website, 'Homeownership on Cape Cod'. We will be adding more information to it in the future, but for now here is the first part of that page with some useful town and county information. As always contact us for information about both buying and selling on Cape Cod.
Cape Cod has so much to offer residents. Our guide to homeownership in this beautiful region [...]
Cape Cod is a great place to spend the summer. In addition to a day at the beach, why not spend an evening enjoying one of the many displays of fireworks across the Cape? Or take in an [...]
Again we find ourselves looking for some wonderful things to do on Cape Cod. This time our 'Ask Agnes' feature explores Brewster and some of its hidden (or sometimes overlooked) gems.
Agnes: 'First and foremost is the Cape Cod Museum of Natural [...]
We'd like to introduce a new feature in the blog - 'Ask Agnes'. Agnes, the better half of the 'Ed and Agnes' foundation of Cape Cod Chatelains, was the first to enter real estate in 1992. Ever since, she has been adding her professionalism and love for her clients to each of her deals. We appreciate Agnes for her insight into [...]
33 Aunt Janes Road, South Yarmouth has just come on the market. This home is in a fabulous location: quiet, convenient, and year round. Enjoy a stroll down scenic Pleasant Street and nearby River Street and enjoy the views of Bass River from Windmill Beach. The large lot abuts two streets making it very accessible from two locations. The spacious floor plan includes room for separate living quarters making it an ideal home for both vacation home seekers and permanent home seekers. Opportunity knocks! Materialize your ideas and reap the benefits of living in one of the most desirable areas of Yarmouth.
Please don't miss the introductory open house Sunday 5/28 from 1-3pm. See you there!
Here are just a few photos and a photo tour of the home.
