Tom and Giselle’s new pad in Cali. http

Posted January 23, 2012 by David Iseman
Categories: Cape Cod

Tom and Giselle’s new pad in Cali. http://ow.ly/8CRNS Rumor has it that they also bought an ocean-front property in Sandwich here on #Cape Cod

The Shining Sea Bikeway is a sensational

Posted January 21, 2012 by David Iseman
Categories: Cape Cod

The Shining Sea Bikeway is a sensational year-round resource for Upper Cape Cod. Even on schmutzy days, serenity can be found there. http://ow.ly/8yocx

Real Estate is poised for some positive

Posted January 20, 2012 by David Iseman
Categories: Cape Cod

Real Estate is poised for some positive news: Builders are seeing more customers.
http://ow.ly/8ynPr

Sensible suggestions for getting your ho

Posted January 19, 2012 by David Iseman
Categories: Cape Cod

Sensible suggestions for getting your house sold for top dollar.

http://ow.ly/8ynAq

NEWS: Refinance Applications Surge over

Posted January 18, 2012 by David Iseman
Categories: Cape Cod

NEWS: Refinance Applications Surge over 25%; 15-year rate under 4%. http://ow.ly/8ynGU

Holy relations, Batman! Obama and Palin

Posted January 14, 2012 by David Iseman
Categories: Cape Cod

Holy relations, Batman! Obama and Palin are related–through a Cape Cod minister! http://ow.ly/8rGBG

How’s the market? Pretty good for singe

Posted January 12, 2012 by David Iseman
Categories: Cape Cod

How’s the market? Pretty good for singer Rihanna who sells her water-damaged CA Estate for above asking price. http://ow.ly/8qS8R

More positive real estate news: MA home

Posted January 6, 2012 by David Iseman
Categories: Cape Cod

More positive real estate news: MA home sales up for the 5th straight month! http://ow.ly/8jTQx

Falmouth, MA Cape Cod real estate market activity from December, 2011

Posted January 4, 2012 by David Iseman
Categories: Cape Cod

Single family home sales per the Cape Cod, MA 

Multiple Listing Service

Complied 1/4/12

December, 2011

November, 2011

 

December, 2010

Houses Sold

37

32

 

36

Lowest Price

$100,000

$129,900

 

$118,000

Highest Price

$1,250,000

$2,695,000

 

$2,050,000

Average Sale Price

$454,886

$516,970

 

$472,037

Avg. Days on Market

235

169

 

164

Sale Price to List Price

90.69%

93.10%

 

90.76%

*Sellers slashed their original offering price by an average of 17% to attract a sale.

 The Cape Cod MLS reports:

  • 338 single family homes are available in Falmouth; down 21% from 427 in November.
  •  34 new listings came on the market last month
  •  30 sellers reduced their asking price
  •  66 were withdrawn or expired (taken off the market)
  •  41 houses came under agreement.

We are seeing indications that the real estate market may be turning based on five positive headlines (in just one day!) from various sources. To wit:

“Mortgage Rates Improve Steadily”

“Commercial real estate outlook is solid”

“New high-end realty offices opening despite real estate downturn.”

“Real Estate Market Poised for Rebound.”

“Real Estate Report: Area Fares Better in New Report”

And the big story, “Real estate’s down from the peak.” Get the Pulitzer Prize submission form ready, Lou!

If you’re thinking of selling, call or e-mail David Iseman for an updated and free Broker Price Opinion: 508-524-4574 or David@SoldOnCapeCod.

 

Correct style useage during the holiday

Posted December 9, 2011 by David Iseman
Categories: Cape Cod

Correct style useage during the holiday season. http://ow.ly/7QQR7 with thanks to WMJX (Magic 106.7) Boston’s David Allan Boucher


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