Battered Shores, Great Whites & More! The Year In Review

This year has provided lots of ups and downs, when it comes to Mother Nature on the Outer Cape. The Cape Codder has put together their annual year-in-review article.  The article addresses the spring storms, right whales, sharks, coyotes, sea turtles, and more.

The article is ... Here.

My January 2014 Market Report - Available Now!

My January 2014 market report is available now!  This issue has my report on Eastham's sales through November as well as my 2013 year-end market preview. There is a new listing and links to a number of recent articles that you'll find interesting. Additionally, you'll find one of my most useful 'apps'. 

This newsletter has been published every month for almost 11 years. My aim, with this newsletter, is to provide accurate sales and market information about the Eastham housing marketplace, to add commentary and opinion (as appropriate), and to keep it interesting. Download your copy of my January newsletter now.

Photo of the Day - Eastham's First Snow

Although we've had two 'dustings' prior to today, today's snow provided an inch or so of 'winter wonderland'. Here is the Eastham Windmill at mid-day, at the height of the snowfall.

Eastham's November Sales - Winding Down

Eastham's November sales continue the 'back to normal' trend after a big early Fall. We had 9 sales in November, bringing the year-to-date sales to 111, down about 10% from the 123 we had last year at this time - the details.....

• Total November sales were approximately $4.3M - the average home sale price was $481K. 
• The median sale price in November was $441K.
• There are currently 102 active single family listings in Eastham (down 15 from last month), with an average list price of $702K and a medium list price of $497K.
• The average days-on-market is currently 199 days.

For more details, graphs, and commentary, download my latest monthly Eastham newsletter -- here. I've been publishing this newsletter for over 10 years with the goal of providing market information to my clients, so they may approach the market from a more informed position. Check it out!

Simple Dune Restoration Technique Catches On

A really simple and inexpensive technique has been developed and used very successfully to naturally restore eroding and storm damaged dunes. This technique involves using wood shims to deflect wind blown sand such that the sand collects where it once was, restoring destroyed dune areas. Used in Truro, this technique has been used around the globe. 

Read how a local company, Safe Harbor Environmental Services of Wellfleet, is impacting beaches worldwide.... Here. 

My December Eastham Newsletter Is Available

My December 2013 market report is available now!  This issue has my report on Eastham's sales through October, 2013. There are also several new listings and links to a number of recent articles that you'll find interesting. Additionally, a new feature, one of my most useful 'apps' is presented.

This newsletter has been published every month for almost 11 years. My aim, with this newsletter, is to provide accurate sales and market information about the Eastham housing marketplace, to add commentary and opinion (as appropriate), and to keep it interesting. Download your copy of my December newsletter now.

If You Buy A Foreclosure ....

I came across a good article in the Washington Post that tells the 'story' of buying a home in foreclosure which highlights the potential pitfalls of foreclosures. It's a good read - and a good lesson. The authors are Ilyce Glink & Samuel Tamkin, who put out a regular column called 'Real Estate Matters'.

Check out the article ...Here.

New Listing - 2 Bedroom Townhouse Condo

Eastham - New Listing - Good sized 2 bedroom condo half-duplex fronting on the Cape Cod Rail Trail bike path. This unit has a full basement, natural gas, paved driveway, and open kitchen/dining area. First floor has kitchen, half-bath, and living room. Upstairs are 2 good-sized bedrooms and a full bath. The washer/dryer are in the basement. This unit is to settle an estate and is, therefore, being sold As-Is. Listed at $249,900. 

More information, a Virtual Tour, and more photos can be found at http://4OakwoodCrossing.robertsheldon.com.

Eastham 2 Bedroom Condo - Really Cute!

Eastham - New Listing - This is a delightful 2 bedroom unit in the Oak Grove Condos - surprisingly quiet and spacious, and so close to the center of town. Come see this property, lovingly updated with new windows, appliances, hot water tank, siding, outdoor shower, and freshly painted. This unit is being sold fully furnished (less some artwork) and ready to go! Listed at $259,000.

More information, a Virtual Tour, and more photos can be found at http://39OldCountyRd.robertsheldon.com. Go see!

Eastham's October Sales - Back to Normal

Eastham's October sales were 'back to normal' after a big September. We had 8 sales in October, bringing the year-to-date sales to 102, down only 8.1% from the 111 we had last year at this time - the details.....

• Total October sales were approximately $6.0M - the average home sale price was $747K. Note that there were two sales over $1M
• The median sale price in October was $401K.
• There are currently 120 active single family listings in Eastham (up 5 from last month), with an average list price of $685K and a medium list price of $494K.
• The average days-on-market is currently 195 days.

For more details, graphs, and commentary, download my latest monthly Eastham newsletter -- here. I've been publishing this newsletter for over 10 years with the goal of providing market information to my clients, so they may approach the market from a more informed position. Check it out!

New Listing - 'Light & Bright' Bayside Cottage

Eastham - This is a classic & updated Cape cottage, with 2 nice bedrooms, a bright open living, dining, and kitchen space and a full basement with a bonus room. Newer appliances, some new windows, new flooring, and a new hot water tank. Turn-key with all furnishings included. Ready to enjoy or rent out (a great rental with 9 wks in 2013). Large deck, lots of privacy, and a location that's close to the Bay beaches. This home is listed at $319,000.

Check out more photos of this cottage at http://75BosanAve.robertsheldon.com. A Virtual Tour can be found ... Here. This house is easy to show, just give me a call!

The Weidlinger House Restoration

The Cape Cod Modern House Trust (CCMHT) is looking to restore another historic home in the Cape Cod National Seashore. Cape Cod Modern is a style of architecture that combined the best of modern architecture with a desire to meld with nature. Many of these homes were built on the Outer Cape in the 1950s and 1960s in Wellfleet, Truro, and Eastham and were within what is now the Seashore.

The home known as the Weidlinger Home is the next home that the CCMHT is planning to restore. Check out the following video and contribute toward the restoration. The CCMHTs website is Here.

My 3Q2013 Market Report Is Available Now!

My November 2013 market report is available now!  This issue has my report on Eastham's sales through the third quarter of 2013. There are also several new listings and links to a number of recent articles that you'll find interesting. 

This newsletter has been published every month for over 10 years. My aim, with this newsletter, is to provide accurate sales and market information about the Eastham housing marketplace, to add commentary and opinion (as appropriate), and to keep it interesting. Download your copy of my November newsletter now.

2013 Wellfleet Oysterfest - October 19th and 20th

This year will be the 13th annual Wellfleet OysterFest. The weekend (and the village) will be filled with fun things for the whole family to do and see. There is a 5K run, a tennis tournament, arts & crafts, concerts, an old-fashioned spelling bee, a guided walk across Uncle Tim's Bridge, and the all-important oyster shucking contest. Go to http://www.wellfleetoysterfest.org/ for more information, a schedule of events and for instructions on how to shuck an oyster. 

This may be the last year that the festival will be held in the village. It has become 'too successful' and, some think, the crowds pose a danger to public safety. This year they have imposed $5 (1-day), or $8 (2-days) entry fees  to cover the costs of additional safety precautions.

Cape Cod Seashore - Closed for Business?

I took a ride today to check out what is still open, and what's not, at the Seashore in Eastham. I found that both Coast Guard and Nauset Light Beaches are accessible from their respective parking lots. The bathhouses and restrooms are closed. Likewise, the National Seashore Visitors' Center was locked up - closed, but the hiking & biking trails appear to be open. I didn't get to check out  Fort Hill, but I'm pretty certain that the parking lot and trails are still open.  Sadly, the Marconi Beach area, in Wellfleet, is totally closed.

Great Pond Alum Treatment

It looks like the alum treatment work is nearly done on Great Pond. This treatment should go a long way toward clearing up the pond's water, which has been slowly deteriorating due to higher levels of phosphorus that had been released into the pond.

Last year Herring Pond was treated and the results have been amazing!

New Listing - Well Maintained Bayside 4 Bedroom Cape

Eastham - Nicely cared-for and updated 4-bedroom Cape. Check out the new stainless kitchen, updated bathrooms, new floors, and ductless A/C. Large yards (front & rear), and nice patio area for your grilling and enjoyment. Your privacy is ensured by beautiful hedges. Listed at $369,000.

For lots of photos, a Virtual Tour, and a map, go to http://80MassasoitRd.robertsheldon.com.

New Listing - Like New Bayside Rental

Eastham - This Bayside 4 bedroom, 2 bath Cape is a delight to see and enjoy! You will find a like-new home, with gleaming hardwood floors, a large kitchen, a large living room with a fireplace, 4 bedrooms (2 up, 2 down), 2 full baths, and central A/C (2013). The property is nicely landscaped with irrigation, a large deck, outdoor shower, and a gravel driveway. This house been a very popular rental property (9 wks in 2013, $18K gross) and is being sold as a turn-key rental with furnishings included (w/a few exclusions).

For more photos, a Virtual Tour, and a map, go to http://14fallonrd.robertsheldon.com/.

Eastham Real Estate - September Update - Wow!

Eastham's September sales took off like a rocket, with the most closings since last December.  We had 19 sales in September, bringing the year-to-date sales to 92, down only 3.2% from the 95 we had last year at this time (we're catching up!) - the details.....

• Total September sales were approximately $9.0M - the average home sale price was $475K.
• The median sale price in September was $427K.
• There are currently 115 active single family listings in Eastham (up 3 from last month), with an average list price of $648K and a medium list price of $485K.
• The average days-on-market is currently 195 days.

For more details, graphs, and commentary, download my latest monthly Eastham newsletter -- here. I've been publishing this newsletter for over 10 years with the goal of providing market information to my clients, so they may approach the market from a more informed position. Check it out!

My October 2013 Market Report Is Available Now!

My October 2013 market report is available now!  This issue has my report on Eastham's sales through August and my predictions for the full year. There are also several new listings and links to a number of recent articles that you'll find interesting. Lastly, we have an article about Wellfleet's Oysterfest.

This newsletter has been published every month for over 10 years. My aim, with this newsletter, is to provide accurate sales and market information about the Eastham housing marketplace, to add commentary and opinion (as appropriate), and to keep it interesting. Download your copy of my October newsletter now.

Way Off Topic - But....

Sometimes genius comes from the simple things. Cars now can drive themselves, park themselves, warn you if you wander out of your lane, and a myriad of other high tech advancements. They are big news in a way that sounds very expensive. But, this year's winner is far more simple. The Honda minivan, the Odyssey, sports a auto central vacuum cleaner. They call it HondaVac (how clever!).

Apparently, this stroke of brilliance came from a Honda engineer's 10 year old daughter. Of course! I'm hoping that next year's brilliance might be something like an in-car Keurig coffer maker. Or maybe a way to retrofit a central vac in my car. Just a thought.

Read about this 10 year old's brilliance on the US News website... Here. 

New Listing - Eastham Marshview Cape - Easy Living!

EASTHAM - New Listing - This home is the definition of open & easy living. We have a wonderful new stainless kitchen with quartz counters and recessed lighting, an enormous first floor master bedroom, vaulted living room with fireplace and skylights, and a full walkout basement. The large rear deck overlooks the ever-changing marsh. This house has association rights to tennis courts and access to the Bike Path. Come see!

Check out the website for more photos, a Virtual Tour, and a map... http://25Wexfordlane.robertsheldon.com.

2013 Orleans' "Celebrate Our Waters" Weekend - Sept 13-15

The forth annual “Celebrate Our Waters” weekend, will be held September 13th, 14th and 15th, 2013, with many new events, encore presentations of some of your favorites. All events are free!

The weekend’s purpose is to showcase the area’s precious bays, ponds, lakes, marshes, creeks and beaches and thereby increase general awareness and appreciation of our valuable water resources. The event was originally conceived of as simply a few guided walks highlighting Orleans’ ponds and saltwater estuaries but it quickly mushroomed into a two day (and now three day) festival including walks, bike rides, talks, tours, kayak trips, cat boat sailing, aquaculture events, a sand sculpture contest and a bonfire on Nauset Beach. For 2013, they added Friday to the weekend festivities and continue with last years' popular geographical expansion with events in Brewster and Eastham.

This is a weekend to celebrate what brought many of us here in the first place – the wonderful waters all around us.

Go to their website for a schedule and map of events!  All events are free! (Did I say that before!)

New Listing - Ocean Side Vaulted Cape

EASTHAM - New Listing - Tucked into the trees at the very end of a quiet cul-de-sac is a neat & clean 3 bedroom contemporary Cape with a large deck, wide pine floors, open floorplan with large dining room extension w/Bay window, vaulted living room with wood fireplace and ceiling beams, garage under, and a new outdoor shower. This house is located on the ocean side of Rt 6 with easy access to the Seashore and the ocean beaches. Most furniture included. Nicely priced at $419,000.

For more photos and a Virtual Tour, and a map, go to http://8WhidahLane.robertsheldon.com

2013 Eastham Windmill Weekend - September 6th-8th

Windmill Weekend is the year's biggest and best weekend in Eastham and is held the weekend after Labor Day. The town puts on a party with lots of events and it's always fun for the whole family. The 36th annual Windmill Weekend includes an art show, a craft show, a car show, sand 'art' at First Encounter Beach (my favorite), concerts, a clam chowder contest, square dancing, a parade, 5 mile and 2 mile runs, and much more. 

Go to the Windmill Weekend website for a schedule and more information. This year's theme is "Fall for Eastham".  Come - come join the fun!

Two items of special note. First - the sand art contest will be held late afternoon on Saturday to be at low tide, and second - the parade route on Sunday will start at Arnold's Restaurant and proceed to the Windmill Green. The parade starts at 1 PM.  See you there!

Eastham's August Sales - So, So...

Eastham's August sales seem to have taken a dip from July's robust sales, but are on a par with last August. We had 9 sales in August, bringing the year-to-date sales to 72, down from the 86 (down 16%) we had last year at this time - the details.....

• Total August sales were approximately $4.0M - the average home sale price was $448K.
• The median sale price in August was $437K.
• There are currently 113 active single family listings in Eastham (down 4 from last month), with an average list price of $698K and a medium list price of $505K.
• The average days-on-market is currently 209 days.

For more details, graphs, and commentary, download my latest monthly Eastham newsletter -- here. I've been publishing this newsletter for over 10 years with the goal of providing market information to my clients, so they may approach the market from a more informed position. Check it out!

New Listing - Wonderful 3 Bedroom Contemporary Cape

EASTHAM - New Listing - This is a well-maintained 3 bedroom Cape home with many great features. Wide-plank wood floors, large loft, ceiling fan, vaulted living room with gas fireplace, skylights, 1st floor laundry, expanded garage, and a wonderful 2-level deck. Located on quiet paved road near the bike path. This is a great value and a must see. Listed at $449,000.

More information, more photos, and a Virtual Tour can be found at http://495HayRd.robertsheldon.com.

2014 Eastham Assessment Information

I met with Gail McAleer, the Town Deputy Assessor, today. Eastham's 2014 assessment data is available now. She gave me the 'highlights'. A few data points...

• The assessment is intended to represent home values as of 1/1/2013
• The median single family residential home assessment for 2014 is $382,250, down 1.1% from the 2013 median assessment
• The average assessed value is $443,907
• There were 5091 single family homes in Eastham as of 1/1/2013  (up 10 from 2012)
• The total assessed value for Eastham's single family residences is $2.26 Billion (down about 1%)

The 2014 real estate tax rate for Eastham is $7.02/thousand (up 7.5%). The tax on the median-valued home will be $2,683.40.

The assessments for individual homes are available online on the Town of Eastham website...Here. You can also pick up a newspaper-like copy of the town assessments at Town Hall and at quite a few of Eastham's commercial establishments (e.g. the Eastham Superette).

My September 2013 Market Report Is Available Now!

My September 2013 market report is available now!  This issue has my report on Eastham's July sales as well as my mid-year market update for Eastham's neighboring towns. Additionally, there are several new listings and links to a number of recent articles that you'll find interesting.

This newsletter has been published every month for over 10 years. My aim, with this newsletter, is to provide accurate sales and market information about the Eastham housing marketplace, to add commentary and opinion (as appropriate), and to keep it interesting. Download your copy of my September newsletter now.

New Listing - Wonderful 5 Bedroom Rock Harbor Cape

ORLEANS (Rock Harbor) - New Listing - This is an wonderfully maintained, beautifully decorated, and superbly updated 5 bedroom Cape home just short walk to Rock Harbor. Wonderfully landscaped with many plantings, including a rose garden, and a cute playhouse. Enjoy your granite counters, living room with fireplace, 1st floor laundry, large rear deck, and 2 car garage. A delight - and close to beautiful Rock Harbor and Orleans center. Listed at $624,000.

For lots of photos and a Virtual Tour, go to http://5SmithBrosRd.robertsheldon.com.

New Listing - Cape With Beach Rights on Herring Pond

This is a beautifully maintained and wonderful 3 bedroom, 2 bath Cape with many extras! It has a huge master suite with dressing area and master bath with a soaker tub, bright open floorplan with dining area that opens to the large screened-in porch. Deeded access to a private Association beach on Herring Pond. Nicely set back from road for your privacy. Close to the bike path. Easy access to Orleans via Bridge Rd. Enjoy your retirement or rent it out. Listed at $474,000.

For more photos, a Virtual Tour, and a map, go to http://1495BridgeRd.robertsheldon.com.

2014 Eastham Assessments Available

The Assessor's office for the Town of Eastham has released the preliminary assessments for 2014 for Eastham properties. They are available online on the Town of Eastham's website and, in newspaper form, at various places around town.

These assessments can be appealed at the Assessor's office at Town Hall until close of business this Friday, August 9th. They represent the property values of homes and businesses on 1/1/2013. These assessments become 'final' on August 21st. Also, it's expected that the tax rates will be established by the end of the month.

Eastham's July Sales - Improving?

Eastham's July sales are a 'tad' higher than we've seen in recent months, and marginally higher than last July. It remains to be seen as to whether this is the beginning of an upward trend, or simply a statistical bump. We had 13 sales in July, bringing the year-to-date sales to 63, down from the 77 (down 18%) we had last year at this time - the details.....

• Total July sales were approximately $5.6M - the average home sale price was $434K. (Please note that the 13 sales ran from a minimum of $255K to a max of $905K, skewing the average well north of the median). 
• The median sale price in July was $375K.
• There are currently 117 active single family listings in Eastham (same as last month), with an average list price of $660K and a medium list price of $499K.
• The average days-on-market is currently 206 days.

For more details, graphs, and commentary, download my latest monthly Eastham newsletter -- here. I've been publishing this newsletter for over 10 years with the goal of providing market information to my clients, so they may approach the market from a more informed position. Check it out!

2013 Oldtimers Longboard Classic - This Sunday Afternoon

It's early this year. The 2013 Cape Cod Oldtimers Longboard Classic will be held at 5 PM on Sunday, August 4th, at Wellfleet's White Crest Beach.

This year there will be a few new rules (see below). Since vintage longboards are getting valuable and harder to come by any longboard over 9 foot to be used in the contest (without a leash). Collector boards and vintage items should still be available for everyone to drool over. This is intended to be a fun event - not to be taken too seriously. Enjoy!

The rules...

• Any longboard (9 feet or longer) regardless of age or condition will be allowed this year.
• Contestants must be 21 and over. (Lifeguards under 21 accepted) 
• All boards must be nine (9) feet in length or longer.
• No leashes / No wetsuits - (If it’s too cold – tough!!!)
• Tow-ins by Great White sharks will result in immediate disqualification
• No whining!

This should be a lot of fun, and a good excuse to watch an old art form (and a few old-timers) in action.  If you'd like to compete in this competition, go to the Old Timers website for complete rules and an entry form. 

Wellfleet 250 - A Year-Long Celebration

Wellfleet is now 250 years old - a milestone that's being celebrated all this year through a huge series of events known, collectively, as Wellfleet 250.  Wellfleet began as the northern end of Eastham and was spun off in 1763.

The Wellfleet 250 celebration includes parades, car shows, art exhibits, talks, concerts, post card exhibits, and much, much more. A note - Wellfleet Founders' Week is August 2nd through August 10th, with lots of special events. Check out their website at http://www.Wellfleet250.org.

New Listing - Eastham 7 Bedroom Home With Guest Cottage

Bright, open, Eastham Bayside near Campground Beach on private sand road. Charming remodeled main house has five bedrooms, and there is a legal, two-bedroom apartment attached. New Title 5 septic is for 7 bedrooms. New oil burner and tank, new hardwood and tile floors in living areas. New kitchen and appliances. Apartment recently completely remodeled. Furnishings negotiable. Fantastic rental as 2 units. Great price for a lot of house at $549,000. This home is featured on www.AirBnB.com...Here.

For more photos, a Virtual Tour, and a map to this home, go to http://95OldFarmLane.robertsheldon.com.

My Mid-Year 2013 Market Report Is Available Now!

My August 2013 report is available now! This issue of my newsletter has my mid-year Eastham market update. Additionally, there are articles about the recent increase in mortgage rates and several new listings and links to a number of recent articles that you might find interesting.

This newsletter has been published every month for over 10 years. My aim, with this newsletter, is to provide accurate sales and market information about the Eastham housing marketplace, to add commentary and opinion (as appropriate), and to keep it interesting. Download your copy of my August newsletter now.

Shakespeare On Mayo Beach

What could be more cool, and fun, than a little Shakespeare on the beach? Well, on Monday and Tuesday evenings, under the tent on Mayo Beach in Wellfleet, you can see Shakespeare as you've probably never seen it.

On Mondays you can see a two-actor Macbeth. On Tuesdays you'll see "Shakespeare On-Demand" where these same two actors will take requests from the audience.  This Tuesday were performances of Henry VI, Henry V, Romeo and Juliet, Julius Caesar, Tempest and the Taming of the Shrew!

Check out the schedule of events on the Knighthorse Theatre Company's website. Also on the website you can meet the actors, Amy McLaughlin Lemerande and her husband Tyrus Lemerande. They've been doing Shakespeare in Wellfleet for 7 years now.  Enjoy!

Will Waiting to Buy a Home Cost You?

The last few weeks have seen mortgage rates climb about half a percent, to about 4.5% (30 yr/no points). This will certainly change monthly mortgage payments somewhat. But will it change the real estate marketplace?

Here is an article from Realtor.com that may provide some insight. The prevailing thought is that now is still a great time to buy. Check out the article ... here.

NEW LISTING - Immaculate Eastham Oceanside Cape

Eastham - NEW LISTING - This is a beautiful 3 bedroom home with space for the whole family! Everything about this home indicates that its been lovingly cared for and well enjoyed. Large open updated eat-in kitchen, cozy TV room off kitchen, spacious master suite w/laundry and huge private bathroom, large private deck w/outdoor shower, 2 bright 'guest' bedrooms upstairs, and so much more! Home has new roof, new gas furnace, and a detached garage to store all your toys. Listed at $524,000.

For more photos, a Virtual Tour, and a map to this home, go to http://220AquinnahRd.robertsheldon.com.

New Listing - 3 Bedroom Bayside Ranch

EASTHAM - New Listing - This is a 3 bedroom Bayside Cape Cod ranch on a quiet cul-de-sac and is great for families. The bright kitchen has a newer refrigerator, dishwasher, Stove/oven, ceramic tile floor and cabinetry. A large deck that gets full afternoon sun. Behind is a wooded lot that affords plenty of privacy. Your beach sand can be rinsed off in the outdoor shower. There are 2 full bathrooms, and the improved driveway is large enough for up to four cars. Just minutes to Thumpertown and Campground Beaches, Wiley Park, and Great Pond. Priced at $359,000.

This has been a great rental property (VRBO #38265). For more photos, a Virtual Tour, and a map, go to http://45WoodSongDr.robertsheldon.com.

June 2013 Eastham Sales - Improving?

Eastham's June sales are 'average' for a June, but are just over half of the 20 sales of June, 2012. We had 11 sales in June, bringing the year-to-date sales to 50, down from the 65 (down 23%) we had last year at this time - the details.....

• Total June sales were approximately $5.6M - the average home sale price was $510K. (Please note that the 11 sales ran from a minimum of $280K to a max of $1.3M, skewing the average far north of the median). 
• The median sale price in June was $416K.
• There are currently 117 active single family listings in Eastham (up from last month's 104), with an average list price of $684K and a medium list price of $529K.
• The average days-on-market is currently 207 days.

For more details, graphs, and commentary, download my latest monthly Eastham newsletter -- here. I've been publishing this newsletter for over 10 years with the goal of providing market information to my clients, so they may approach the market from a more informed position. Check it out!

2013 Eastham Part-Time Resident Taxpayers Assoc Meeting - July 6th

If your primary home is off-Cape and you own a second home in Eastham, then you need to keep up with the issues and attend the annual Members' Meeting of the Eastham Part-time Resident Taxpayers Association (EPRTA). This year it will be held at 9 AM on Saturday, July 6th, at the Elks Club on McKoy Rd. The meeting is open to non-members. Membership is cheap ($20) and they have a very informative quarterly newsletter. The officers of this group work hard to keep the Eastham town officials aware of the issues that concern part-time residents.

Go to their website to see what the EPRTA is about and to download their most recent newsletter (where I provide their real estate update) .

I'll see you at the meeting!

2013 Shark Week - Spoof Video - Fun!

I'd like to apologize in advance for this video. But, it mirrors what we've been saying about seals and sharks.  Enjoy!

2013 - July 4th Activities - Lots to Do!

Whoever thought holding the 4th of July on a Thursday was a good idea? This coming week, with July 4th as a base, is a big week on the Outer Cape. Check out these activities...

Orleans -

• Monday - July 1st - Fireworks at Rock Harbor (rain date July 2th). These fireworks will be easily viewable from Skaket Beach (Orleans) and First Encounter Beach (Eastham)
• Thursday - July 4th - Parade - 10 AM - from Eldredge Parkway to Main Street

Wellfleet -

•  Thursday - July 4th - Parade at 10 AM (Come early for a Classic Car Parade at 9:30)

Chatham -

• Thursday - July 4th - Parade at 9:30 AM - Main St

Eastham -

• "Old Fashioned Fourth of July Party" - 1-4 PM - Schoolhouse Museum

Provincetown -

• Thursday - July 4th - Parade at 11 AM on Commercial St
• Thursday - Fireworks at dusk (9 PM-ish)

Enjoy!

My July 2013 Market Report is Available Now!

My July 2013 report is available now! This issue of my newsletter has my Eastham market update through the May 2013. Additionally, there are articles about Eastham's Municipal Water System, the Part-time Residents' July meeting, and links to a number of recent articles that you might find interesting.

This newsletter has been published every month for over 10 years. My aim, with this newsletter, is to provide accurate sales and market information about the Eastham housing marketplace, to add commentary and opinion (as appropriate), and to keep it interesting. Download your copy of my July newsletter now.

2013 Eastham Windmill Green Band Concerts

The Eastham Visitor's Service Board is again sponsoring the band concerts on Eastham's Windmill Green on Monday evenings this summer. The concerts are held at the bandstand, starting at 7 PM every Monday. The line up is as follows:

• June 24 - Nauset World Music Ensemble
• July 1 - "Salute to America" by the Chatham Chorale
• July 8 - The Cat Birds 
• July 15 - The Brass Connection Quintet
• July 22 - Bruce Abbott - Fred Fried Jazz Quintet
• July 29 - Lower Cape Concert Band
• August 5 - Kami Lyle Trio
• August 12 - Sarah Swain and The Oh Boys!
• August 19 - Chandler Travis Philharmonic
• August 26 - Toast and Jam

These concerts are lots of fun. Join literally hundreds of folks on the lawn - bring lawn chairs and/or blankets. Or, bring a picnic dinner. These are fun for the whole family.

2013 Hands On The Arts Festival - June 15th & 16th

The Eastham Cultural Council will hold their 15th annual fine arts and crafts show on June 15th and 16th, 2013, at the Windmill Green. The festival runs from 10 AM to 5 PM each day and its free. There will be over 40 juried artists and crafters on the Green for a show and sale including members of the Cape Cod Artisans Guild.  There will be a 'hands on' tent where you can create your own masterpiece. There will be jazz, marionette theater, storytelling, good food, and lots of fun. Did I say 'food'?

Go to the Hands on the Arts website for a complete schedule. This free event is sponsored by the Eastham Chamber of Commerce, the Cape Cod 5, Seaman's Bank, and the Town of Eastham.

New Listing - Wonderful 3 Bedroom Cape On a Quiet Lane

EASTHAM - New Listing - A truly pristine, wonderful 3 bedroom, 2 bath, expanded Cape with low maintenance landscaping, complete privacy, on a quiet sand road in a great neighborhood. The living room has a vaulted ceiling, wood-burning fireplace, hardwood flooring and is open to an updated kitchen with a large island. All this is open to the dining area which flows to a 2-level deck and larger outdoor shower. A recent addition is an 18x19ft vaulted sunroom with skylight, ceiling fans, with a farmer's porch. And .. a full walkout basement, oil heat (gas on the street), and wonderful plantings. Come see!  Listed at $496,800.

For more photos go to http://25GingerplumLane.robertsheldon.com. Also - check out the Virtual Tour ... Here.

2013 Cape Cod Baseball Starts Next Week

The Cape Cod Baseball League is set to begin its 2013 season in a week, with the opening game scheduled for June 12th, with the Orleans Firebirds playing the Cotuit Kettleers (at Cotuit) at 5:00 PM. Our home team, the Orleans Firebirds (formerly the Orleans Cardinals) play their home games at Eldredge Park, next to the Middle School, in Orleans. Their schedule can be found ...Here..

A tidbit of real data that's hard to ignore - 253 Cape Cod 'alumni' were on Major League Baseball rosters in 2012. Wow! A great article about the Cape Cod Baseball League can be found on the Cape Cod Travel Guides' webpage...Here.

Eastham New Listing - Short Walk to Great Pond

NEW LISTING - This home has been in the family for generations, and now is ready for you! This is a nicely renovated 2 bedroom, 2 bath, ranch home with hardwood floors, forced air heat, open dining/living rooms, and newer windows. Lots of privacy and just a short walk to Great Pond. A great way to buy in Eastham for under $325K. Come see!

Go to http://1065GreatPondRd.robertsheldon.com for price and more photos. Go HERE for a virtual tour.

Eastham's May Sales - A Slow Start to 2013

Eastham's May sales show that we continue to lag last years' numbers. We had 8 sales in May, bringing the year-to-date sales to 38, down from the 45 we had last year at this time - the details.....

• Total May sales were approximately $3.8M - the average home sale price was $470K. (Please note that the 8 sales ran from a minimum of $215K to a max of $1.1M, skewing the average far north of the median). 
• The median sale price in May was $378K.
• There are currently 104 active single family listings in Eastham (down from last month's 108), with an average list price of $724K and a medium list price of $577K.
• The average days-on-market is currently 225 days.

For more details, graphs, and commentary, download my latest monthly Eastham newsletter -- here. I've been publishing this newsletter for over 10 years with the goal of providing market information to my clients, so they may approach the market from a more informed position. Check it out!