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By Associate Broker Falmouth MA Cape Cod Heath Coker, Heath Coker Berkshire Hathaway HS Robert Paul Prop
(https://teamcoker.robertpaul.com)
Should Falmouth MA Consider a Second-Home Tax Like Montana?(Montana Free Press)Montana recently passed a law that changes how property taxes work. Starting in 2026, people who live in their homes year-round will pay less in property taxes. On average, they will save about $719 per year. However, owners of second homes and short-term rentals will see their taxes go up by about 68% .(The US Sun, Montana Free Press)The idea is to help people who live in Montana full-time by making those who own vacation homes pay more. This is because many second-home owners are from out of state and don't pay Montana income taxes. The extra money from these higher taxes will help fund local services like schools and roads .(Montana Free Press)Falmouth, Massachusetts, with more waterfront than any other to...
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By Associate Broker Falmouth MA Cape Cod Heath Coker, Heath Coker Berkshire Hathaway HS Robert Paul Prop
(https://teamcoker.robertpaul.com)
Open Houses on Upper Cape this Saturday FALMOUTH: 169 Clinton Ave   Saturday, July 2, 12-3pm    Directions/Map It            $1.150M              Represented Exclusively by Robert Paul Properties. Robert Paul Properties | 279 Main St | falmouth | MA | 02540
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By Associate Broker Falmouth MA Cape Cod Heath Coker, Heath Coker Berkshire Hathaway HS Robert Paul Prop
(https://teamcoker.robertpaul.com)
Open House on Upper Cape this Saturday FALMOUTH: 186 Clinton Ave #3    Saturday, July 2, 12-3pm   Directions/Map It     Additional property details   Represented Exclusively by Robert Paul Properties. Robert Paul Properties | 279 Main St | Falmouth | MA | 02540
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By Associate Broker Falmouth MA Cape Cod Heath Coker, Heath Coker Berkshire Hathaway HS Robert Paul Prop
(https://teamcoker.robertpaul.com)
Falmouth TimeShare for RENT Across the street from the beach! Available 2011 one week in July (7/29 to 8/05). Nicely appointed, sleeps up to 4. Only 1 week is available. This time-share owner would like to rent their week in this unit to you. It is ONLY $1000 for the week at Beachside. The Owner says: there is daily maid service, a Queen bed and a pull out couch. You can cook in the full kitchen, watch tv, wash and dry clothes, use the swimming pool, and of course the beach is right there in front. Main Street Falmouth is a short walk for shopping, great food, and fun. Woods Hole is a short drive, and the boats to Martha's Vineyard are easy to get to from here. If you are looking for a fun week, Cape Cod is world renown for summer fun!
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By Laurie C. Bailey-Gates, ABR, SFR
(Robert Paul Properties)
Are you looking to retire to Cape Cod and want single floor living in Falmouth, MA? We will provide you with all the current homes on the market along with a detailed map of the area - Go to: SINGLE FLOOR LIVING, FALMOUTH, MA CAPE COD Would you like to see SINGLE FLOOR living homes for sale in other towns of Cape Cod? Feel free to go in and register for Cape Cod MLS for such a property. Go to: Cape Cod Home Search You will receive: New listings as they come on the market Addresses and mapping Detailed information on specific listings as requested After you register a professional real estate agent from Virtual Homes Real Estate will be in contact with you. You will be smelling the salt air soon enough.
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By Laurie C. Bailey-Gates, ABR, SFR
(Robert Paul Properties)
Are you looking to buy a waterfront home in Falmouth, MA? We will provide you with all the current homes on the market along with a detailed map of the area - Go to: WATERFRONT AND WATERVIEW HOMES FOR SALE Would you like to see waterfront homes in other towns of Cape Cod?  Feel free to go in and register for Cape Cod MLS for such a property.  Go to: Cape Cod Home Search You will receive: New listings as they come on the market Addresses and mapping Detailed information on specific listings as requested After you register a professional real estate agent from Virtual Homes Real Estate will be in contact with you. You will be smelling the salt air soon enough.
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By Laurie C. Bailey-Gates, ABR, SFR
(Robert Paul Properties)
Although we had a very cold winter with plenty of snow, relative to th winter we had in 2010, Falmouth, MA had pretty solid sales figures for the 1st Quarter of 2011.  Here are the results compared to 2010 1st. Quarter.  Falmouth only showed a slight decrease in all the different catagories listed below which I think is pretty good despite the weather.  There were days I didn't want to leave my house this winter with all the ice and snow, never mind sell a house!!!  These results are for single family homes and do not include condominium sales.  Resource: CC&IAOR                                       2010 1st Qtr Results:                                                       2011 1st Qtr. Results Number of houses sold:                85                                                   ...
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By Associate Broker Falmouth MA Cape Cod Heath Coker, Heath Coker Berkshire Hathaway HS Robert Paul Prop
(https://teamcoker.robertpaul.com)
If you don't act to save it!  The MID or Mortgage Interest Rate Deduction is in danger of being voted into history. The economic recovery depends in large measure on recovery in the housing market.  To preserve the MID, urge your reps in Washington to oppose any legislation that would undermine it. You can use the Realtor Call To Action page. This is a link to the Realtor Call To Action page for saving and protecting the MID.  This has a brief form that allows you to send an email to your rep asap. If you own a home, does the MID help you on your taxes? If you sell homes, does the MID help buyers decide to buy instead of rent? The Realtor Call To Action Web Site says: "When Congress is considering legislation that affects the real estate industry, NAR calls on its members to act. Simply...
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By Associate Broker Falmouth MA Cape Cod Heath Coker, Heath Coker Berkshire Hathaway HS Robert Paul Prop
(https://teamcoker.robertpaul.com)
There are grants available to Green Community towns across the US. Falmouth MA is making a concentrated effort to be at the top of the list, and a leader. There are meetings coming up to help educate and elucidate Falmouth's plans. There is a meeting at Lawrence School at 6:30pm Thursday evening. The Lawrence school is on Lakeview Ave and is the 7th and 8th grade middle school. The meeting will be in the auditorium. There will also be a discussion of "Stretch Energy" at Town Meeting. This is the idea that building should encompass current energy conservation concepts and products. Towns with higher energy conserving building standards and codes can acquire grants from the Commonwealth of MA. As of last November, only 64 of the over 350 MA towns were on the Stretch Code list. The links b...
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By Associate Broker Falmouth MA Cape Cod Heath Coker, Heath Coker Berkshire Hathaway HS Robert Paul Prop
(https://teamcoker.robertpaul.com)
It was around 40 degrees today and the Coast Guard was practicing rescues off the coast of Falmouth MA on Cape Cod. This helicpoter and the rescue teams repeated their routine over and over in the cold waters. The sun was out, but I'm sure they were cold. I put my Droid camera lense up to the eyelet of a pair of binoculars I had and took this video. It is a little shaky, but clear enough to see one completed rescue. The waster was calm, the sun was out, and in general, a good day to practice.
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By Associate Broker Falmouth MA Cape Cod Heath Coker, Heath Coker Berkshire Hathaway HS Robert Paul Prop
(https://teamcoker.robertpaul.com)
House Hunting Tip: The information reported in the public record is often wrong. In my small town, the Assessing Department and the Building Department and often the Health Department and the Assessing Department do not compare their property records. What one department has, may not be a part of another department's information.  We even have 2 different, town authorized, online sources for property values that don't match all the time. For anyone - agents, buyers, and sellers all included - there is a public record problem. For agents, knowing what exists and being asked to explain the public record differences can be frustrating. For buyers, the discrepancies create an air of mis-trust and concern. For sellers, the actual property components that should be noted and aren't, devalue t...
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By Laurie C. Bailey-Gates, ABR, SFR
(Robert Paul Properties)
  Falmouth, Massachusetts is situated in the southwest corner of Cape Cod, known as the Upper-Cape. It is the second most populous and second largest town on the Cape, and probably has one of the longest coastlines in the state. Some 70 miles of seashore edge the town. Consequently, there is a lot of land development with high value, high demand, and the choice views that create real property wealth.  The town was settled by English colonists in 1660 and officially incorporated in 1686. Early economic activities included farming, salt works, whaling, shipping and sheep husbandry. By the late 1800s cranberries were being cultivated and strawberries were being raised for the Boston market. With the arrival of the railroads in 1872, the town and its constituent villages became popular sum...
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By Laurie C. Bailey-Gates, ABR, SFR
(Robert Paul Properties)
Falmouth MA Condo for Sale If you are involved in buying a Falmouth MA condo, it is important to understand the legal ramifications of this form of ownership. Rules and regulations regarding the sharing of common areas, amenities and the land parcel have been stipulated in the condo docs.  A condominium has its advantages but in some cases a specific Falmouth condo development may have restrictions that do not fit your lifestyle.  To evaluate condos and single family homes for sale, visit Falmouth MA real estate. What is a Condominium The word condominium describes a form of land ownership and are governed by laws set out in Chapter 183A of the General Laws of Massachusetts and known as the Massachusetts Condominium Act.  This act covers the requirements for unit owners and condominium ...
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By Laurie C. Bailey-Gates, ABR, SFR
(Robert Paul Properties)
Falmouth MA Short Sales - Pre-foreclosure Purchase As a home buyer looking for value in the purchase of real estate you may consider a Falmouth MA short sale as a viable option. Buying a short sale is a difficult and often a frustrating process and should not be confused with a foreclosure. To have success, hire experienced professionals that understand all aspects of the transaction. Utilize the services of Realtors, attorneys, accountants, mortgage lenders and home inspectors as they all provide expert advice. A Falmouth Short Sale Defined Homeowners that have financial hardships may pursue a short sale prior to foreclosure. The property value is less than the outstanding liens on the property (mortgages and insurance premiums) and the homeowner does not have sufficient resources to p...
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By Lew Corcoran, Expert guidance. Exceptional results.
(Better Living Real Estate, LLC)
Home for Sale in Falmouth MA : 61 Triumph Street Great Location! When they talk about location, this is it! This home for sale in Falmouth MA is located in a beautiful neighborhood, and is just three-tenths of a mile from the ocean - and equally as close to Falmouth Center. Nice Cape with 4 bedrooms, 2 full baths. Interior needs cosmetic repairs. The Master Bedroom, located on the 2nd floor, features sliders to a deck w/seasonal ocean view. The home also features a working outside/enclosed shower, Gas Heat with a 10 year old furnace, (used very little use, although year-round, home has been used seasonally past 15 years.) Exterior was painted March 2009. New Title V septic to be installed. Home for Sale61 Triumph Street, Falmouth, MA 02540 See more photos and get additional information ...
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By Associate Broker Falmouth MA Cape Cod Heath Coker, Heath Coker Berkshire Hathaway HS Robert Paul Prop
(https://teamcoker.robertpaul.com)
These are 10 simple reasons to buy a home. They are 10 informed reasons to buy a home. They are 10 logical reasons to buy a home. And this list is approved by a veteran loan originator who knows how to get a loan closed in this restricted environment. I have been at more than one closing that Addie Drolette has patiently and competently helped occur. It Builds Equity - Home ownership builds equity for future uses such as college expenses, home-additions, retirement, etc. Available Financial Assistance - There are many programs that help a buyer not only with the financing but also with the down-payment. Sovereign Bank has access to many of these programs. It's a Buyer's Market - Today we are in a buyer's market with plenty of homes to choose from. No need for a buyer to settle for anyth...
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By Associate Broker Falmouth MA Cape Cod Heath Coker, Heath Coker Berkshire Hathaway HS Robert Paul Prop
(https://teamcoker.robertpaul.com)
Last week a storm whipped through Falmouth briefly. I took this picture of a double rainbow that formed outside my office. It changed in brightness and clarity over the few minutes it was visible. I've seen double rainbows before, but this one was the brightest I've ever seen, double or otherwise. The rest of that week was very pleasant.  This week we have had rain to help all the leaves fall, and to let all the trees get their thirst quenched before the cold months arrive. It is still a beautiful day on Cape Cod!
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By Laurie C. Bailey-Gates, ABR, SFR
(Robert Paul Properties)
Falmouth MA Short Sales - Pre-foreclosure Purchase As a home buyer looking for value in the purchase of real estate you may consider a Falmouth MA short sale as a viable option. Buying a short sale is a difficult and often a frustrating process and should not be confused with a foreclosure. To have success, hire experienced professionals that understand all aspects of the transaction. Utilize the services of Realtors, attorneys, accountants, mortgage lenders and home inspectors as they all provide expert advice. A Falmouth Short Sale Defined Homeowners that have financial hardships may pursue a short sale prior to foreclosure. The property value is less than the outstanding liens on the property (mortgages and insurance premiums) and the homeowner does not have sufficient resources to p...
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By Associate Broker Falmouth MA Cape Cod Heath Coker, Heath Coker Berkshire Hathaway HS Robert Paul Prop
(https://teamcoker.robertpaul.com)
Here's the latest from our Falmouth Fire Department in reference to Smokes and Carbon Monoxide detector inspections. (Smoke and CO Inspections). This is from the Falmouth Fire Rescue Department, Fire Prevention Bureau, located at 399 Main Street, Falmouth, Massachusetts 02540. They may be contacted: Tel. (508) 495-2530 Fax (508) 495-2540.  The Fire Prevention Inspectors are:Lt. Mel Trott Firefighter, Michael C. Metell, Fire Prevention Officer Firefighter Boyd W. DeMello.  The department has sent the following information out to all Real Estate Agents and Falmouth Town Residents selling their homes.  Here is the new policy for certificate of compliance inspections: "In an effort to accommodate more inspections and make the ever increasing amount of requests for last minute inspections wo...
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By Associate Broker Falmouth MA Cape Cod Heath Coker, Heath Coker Berkshire Hathaway HS Robert Paul Prop
(https://teamcoker.robertpaul.com)
Its A Beautiful Day On Cape Cod! The picture below was taken behind my house. It is the view we get to appreciate here on Cape Cod. Sometimes there are as many as 50 swans hanging out there. Today, there were swans and ducks. There is also a Ospreys and Hawks that hunt this area. With the colors changing and the air cooling, the Cape is a great place to enjoy fall. Come on down to Cape Cod. We have open houses all weekend, and Its A Beautiful Day On Cape Cod!
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By Associate Broker Falmouth MA Cape Cod Heath Coker, Heath Coker Berkshire Hathaway HS Robert Paul Prop
(https://teamcoker.robertpaul.com)
Well, the rumors that Cape Cod has blown away have been greatly exaggerated. Yes the winds came. But it is more like a "Winnie the Pooh" blustery day than a storm. The picture below shows a Falmouth beach earlier today, before the sun was completely out. I like living in a resort! I like the idea that we are remote enough for the weather men/women to mis-predict the weather.  So, check here to see a pic every now and then. It is a beautiful day on Cape Cod!
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