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July 29, 2010
12:50
No Interior Pics? Clever Or Not? ... Do you Prefer To Visit To Verify?
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Posted: July 29th, 2010, 12:50pm EDT
What would happen if agents stopped putting interior pictures of their listings on the Internet? Oh yes, there would be an outcry from surfers and hobbyists who love to see what is inside....
July 24, 2010
10:07
Its A Beautiful Day On Cape Cod in Falmouth MA!
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Posted: July 24th, 2010, 10:07am EDT
The reports of rain on Cape Cod are once again creating an opportunity! If you are wondering WEATHER or not you should let the CLOUDY reports of anti-BEACH sky DAMPen your travel plans - wonder no...
July 18, 2010
16:21
Spectacular Osterville Estate! (Cape Cod)
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Posted: July 18th, 2010, 4:21pm EDT
SIMPLY SPECTACULAR! Here is an enchanting property. It reminds me of a castle as I drive up. Inside, open and comfortable living areas stretch the length of the home. Views,...
16:05
West Falmouth Cape Cod 4 Bedroom With A Barn!
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Posted: July 18th, 2010, 4:05pm EDT
This Antique Cape was renovated in the late 1990s, and is sited on 0.58 acres in the heart of the village of West Falmouth! The main house was recently an office, and now it is waiting to...
July 17, 2010
14:48
Need A Unique Closing Gift Or For Another Occasion?
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Posted: July 17th, 2010, 2:48pm EDT
Here in Falmouth, Kevin and Beth Juaire have a great shop that is fun to browse and remember in! It is called Blast From The Past and it is full of just that - memories. They have one of the...
13:20
Falmouth Artists Guild Raises Funds For An Elevator
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Posted: July 17th, 2010, 1:20pm EDT
On Thursday evening my wife and I attended the Falmouth Artists Guild fundraiser. We were there with other agents and friends from Robert Paul Properties. There was good food, dancing, music was...
July 14, 2010
17:02
The Patriot! (Wordless Wednesday)
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Posted: July 14th, 2010, 5:02pm EDT
You can't get much more red white and blue that this patriot! He went all out on July 4th. The food was great, the weather was clear and bright, and the company was excellent! Heath Coker,...
16:23
Falmouth Street Fair 2010
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Posted: July 14th, 2010, 4:23pm EDT
The Falmouth Street Fair was held today. Between showings and meetings I snapped a few pics. The weather kept many visitors away, but there was still a steady throng of shoppers and eaters. The...
July 12, 2010
10:17
Bank Of America Short Sale Help Manual For Agents and Homeowners
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Posted: July 12th, 2010, 10:17am EDT
Bank of America has an online manual that may help agents and homeowners with a short sale. It can be found and copied by clicking on the link below. The first pages of the 40 page document...
July 08, 2010
12:24
Robert Paul Properties Falmouth MA Cape Cod
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Posted: July 8th, 2010, 12:24pm EDT
Robert Paul Properties Here's Your Invitation to the Open House at our new Falmouth Office! ...
July 06, 2010
12:08
Falmouth High School Sailing Team Fundraiser! Pizza For Boats, Tomorrow!
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Posted: July 6th, 2010, 12:08pm EDT
Here is a note I received from the Falmouth Volunteers In Public Schools (VIPS). If you or someone you know loves sailing, buy a pizza tomorrow! Print and present the coupon below to help the...
June 28, 2010
17:48
Falmouth Housing Data - 15 Months
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Posted: June 28th, 2010, 5:48pm EDT
Here is some housing market data for Falmouth MA. It shows that there have been twice as many properties coming on the market as have been sold. And the current inventory is almost 1 year....
June 24, 2010
14:09
Radon Test Procedures
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Posted: June 24th, 2010, 2:09pm EDT
Here is what the EPA says should be done for a correctly administered radon test. You will see some parts are hard to control if you are not in control of the activity at the property. When I spoke...
13:44
Using A Certified Radon Tester Or Radon Testing Company
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Posted: June 24th, 2010, 1:44pm EDT
I didn't know there are "certified" radon testing companies and testers. In fact, I still can't point you to one in MA, because I couldn't find any. The MA department of health doesn't have any...
12:41
Who Should Pick Up A Radon Test?
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Posted: June 24th, 2010, 12:41pm EDT
I have just spent a half hour on the phone with Roger Perras in the MA Dept. of Public Health Radiation Control Program. His phone number is 800-723-6695 (or 800-Radon95). This conversation was...
June 23, 2010
13:44
Radon Test Liability - Are You Being Asked To Take It On?
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Posted: June 23rd, 2010, 1:44pm EDT
Some inspection companies are asking real estate licensees to be responsible for picking up a radon test, sealing it, and mailing it. There are some inexperienced people who will do this, not...
June 10, 2010
11:44
All Listings Are Not Actually For Sale Or Rent - Look AND Verify!
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Posted: June 10th, 2010, 11:44am EDT
I just read a post on ActiveRain that had over 70 comments when I wrote mine. A recent buyer had requested that an agent remove all listing information on the Internet relative to the property that...
June 09, 2010
15:30
If you need a giggle...
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Posted: June 9th, 2010, 3:30pm EDT
I like a good grin and I like a laugh better. If you have ever played Powerball or Mega-millions, there are a few things that you might need to know. So the Powerball people created an FAQ...
May 26, 2010
8:06
Craving Chocolate At Work? Try A Coffee Mug Cake!
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Posted: May 26th, 2010, 8:06am EDT
How about a chocolate cake instead of a coffee break?! This little recipe can make a chocolate lover's day. Some offices offer cappuccino and bottled water, now the fancy ones can let them eat cake!...
May 23, 2010
14:29
Falmouth After Prom Gus Canty Pictures! 2010
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Posted: May 23rd, 2010, 2:29pm EDT
Each year for the last 16 years, Falmouth resident Sandy Cuny and many volunteers and contributors have produced an all night party for juniors and seniors at Falmouth High School. The post-prom...
12:55
Skype Me To See What The Weather Is Like On Main Street In Falmouth On Cape Cod!
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Posted: May 23rd, 2010, 12:55pm EDT
Most weather forecasts tell you what they "think" is happening on Cape Cod. My office is on Main Street in Falmouth MA. If you Skype me, I'll give you a live shot of the beautiful day that is on Cape...
May 20, 2010
12:12
Burgler Uses Open Houses As His Modus Operandi (MO)
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Posted: May 20th, 2010, 12:12pm EDT
I just read an article that describes a burglar as posing as a buyer at open houses as his modus operandi. Houses in high dollar areas tend to be larger and with more than one visitor at a...
11:58
Its A Beautiful Day On Cape Cod! Here's a Pic!
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Posted: May 20th, 2010, 11:58am EDT
The sun is out! The rain from the last two days has cleared up a lot of allergens! The breeze is light! And Main Street in Falmouth MA is starting to buzz with the coming vacationers. Some people...
May 19, 2010
17:55
So ... You Think You Know The Market?
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Posted: May 19th, 2010, 5:55pm EDT
I just read a blog post by an agent in NYC that could be written by any experienced agent or broker in the US. The question posed as a problem is, "Do you know the market, if you know...
May 13, 2010
16:58
Cool Cape Cod Pictures
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Posted: May 13th, 2010, 4:58pm EDT
Many people have heard about Cahoon and the Cape Cod art that has mermaids and ships. But I recently saw the website of newer artist who uses photography. He calls his art Night Photography. On...
May 12, 2010
8:45
Who Are The New Buyers, "The NEOs", The New Affluent Buyer?
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Posted: May 12th, 2010, 8:45am EDT
As in all economies, studies are being produced that work hard at identifying who is buying, and how are they thinking. There is a new designation of buyer. They are called NEOs or the New Affluent....
May 07, 2010
11:12
Landlords Are Looking At Tenants' Social Media Posts And Tags
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Posted: May 7th, 2010, 11:12am EDT
The latest verification strategy for landlords is to search social media sites for information and pictures about tenants. Social media sites are a source of what people are like at home, work, and...
May 06, 2010
11:16
Are You Listening? Here's A Simple Test - Or Is It Simple?
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Posted: May 6th, 2010, 11:16am EDT
Here is a simple, five question test. These questions not only test what you know, they test how well you pay attention. Sometimes it is not what we know but how we respond...
May 05, 2010
13:46
Does the market affect you, or do you affect the market?
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Posted: May 5th, 2010, 1:46pm EDT
An inexperienced agent went to an open house where the broker was working and told the broker about the market and how buyers and sellers were hard to deal with. The agent did not know how they...
May 03, 2010
17:29
A Home In The Kennedy Compound Is For Sale In Hyannis Port
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Posted: May 3rd, 2010, 5:29pm EDT
There is a magnificent property within the Kennedy Compound in Hyannis Port that has recently become available for purchase. This is not a property owned by any of the Kennedys, but it is within...
April 23, 2010
15:43
MA House Bill To Cut College Financial Aid by 23% in MA
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Posted: April 23rd, 2010, 3:43pm EDT
There is an Amendment 393 to the House Budget that would reduce the line item for need-based financial aid by $20M (a 23% cut!). This appears to hurt students who are attending independent...
April 22, 2010
11:03
Mass Save Phone Numbers and Web Site For the Apliance Exchange
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Posted: April 22nd, 2010, 11:03am EDT
Here is a link to the correct web site for the Mass Save Appliance Exchange. There is a counter that shows how much money is available and how much is left. It is instantaneous, rel time so refresh...
April 19, 2010
15:51
What Was the Last Thing You Bought Online?
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Posted: April 19th, 2010, 3:51pm EDT
What was the last thing you bought online? There have been lots of blogs about a census report and an accompanying chart/graph that shows an increase in online buying. While online real estate...
April 18, 2010
13:30
Sellers NEED A Pre-Inspection!
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Posted: April 18th, 2010, 1:30pm EDT
Why? Because buyers today are very prepared with values. When they enter a property they are well versed in what is available in their target range. So how does a pre-inspection help? It points out...
April 16, 2010
14:27
Water Water Everywhere! And Lots of It To Drink!
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Posted: April 16th, 2010, 2:27pm EDT
This has been a rainy year on Cape Cod. A report this month from the Cape Cod Commission says that "... Cape water tables are at record highs." It seems that Cape Cod has an unusual abundance of...
April 07, 2010
8:22
Mass Save Great Appliance Exchange - Incentive Rebate
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Posted: April 7th, 2010, 8:22am EDT
If you are thinking about new appliances, don't just throw the old ones out! For a limited time you could get an "incentive" from your utility when you get new appliances. Utilities push energy...
8:22
Mass Save Great Appliance Exchange - Phone number
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Posted: April 7th, 2010, 8:22am EDT
These links and phone numbers were corrected on April 22, 2010. The Call Center can only handle 125 calls at a time so the web site is probably better. Click here. If you are thinking about...
March 27, 2010
9:21
Tax Credit ALERT! The Deadline is Approaching!
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Posted: March 27th, 2010, 9:21am EDT
The first time buyers tax credit is still available. This is an $8,000 tax credit that is available for home buyers who have a home under agreement before April 30, 2010. The closing needs to take...
9:04
Good Attorneys Make Life Easier
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Posted: March 27th, 2010, 9:04am EDT
I had the pleasure of closing a deal this week. One of the reasons the deal closed on time was the Hyannis attorney that was involved. In this case he was representing the Buyer of a property on Cape...
March 26, 2010
8:50
Yesterday's Worry is Today's Problem - New Tax May Mean Job Loss In MA
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Posted: March 26th, 2010, 8:50am EDT
The Boston Globe made the point yesterday in an article by Jay Fitzgerald, that the medical device industry in MA will be changed by the new health care package. The companies that have been making...
March 17, 2010
14:49
Oyster Harbors For Under $1,000,000!
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Posted: March 17th, 2010, 2:49pm EDT
Oh My Goodness! If you know Oyster Harbors in Osterville on Cape Cod, then you will know that this is an opportunity! This gated community has not seen a possibility like this for quite some...
March 04, 2010
10:32
3 Ways To Help Slow Or Stop A Foreclosure
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Posted: March 4th, 2010, 10:32am EST
This is a touchy subject. There are many people who just need a little more time to keep their home. And there are others who can't be helped at all. For those who just need some time, or who are...
March 03, 2010
13:07
If you don't laugh at this, you don't know chili or Texans
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Posted: March 3rd, 2010, 1:07pm EST
Jay Schmitt, a Gettysburg PA Realtor here on ActiveRain, found this saved in old unused email account and posted it the other day. He said, "I cannot make it all the way though this without...
March 02, 2010
8:06
For the first time in 30 years....
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Posted: March 2nd, 2010, 8:06am EST
Oh My Goodness! Last night the Falmouth boys' basketball team was firing on all cylinders, and they had a nitro conversion kit that kicked in after the first basket! The link above goes to the...
March 01, 2010
12:00
I'm A Proud Father!
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Posted: March 1st, 2010, 12:00pm EST
Who knew my freshman daughter could high jump?! A few short months ago she was trying all types of track events. She dashed, she long jumped, and she even put the shot once. Then all of a sudden...
11:15
Falmouth High School to Play Whitman-Hanson In Semi-Final Basketball
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Posted: March 1st, 2010, 11:15am EST
Tonight, on a neutral court, Falmouth High School boys' basketball team meets the Whitman-Hanson team at 7pm. W-H has a better win loss record, but Falmouth has beaten teams that W-H opponents have...
February 27, 2010
14:48
Come To Cape Cod!
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Posted: February 27th, 2010, 2:48pm EST
The storms in New England have made a mess of many areas. However, Cape Cod is not among them! The Cape is a bustling place! Restaurants are open, shops are open, and even beaches still provide...

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