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Two Recent Truro Sales

Published on March 12, 2013 in analytics, architecture, general info and style. 0 Comments Tags: Cape Cod, Cape Cod luxury sales, Cape Cod new construction, Cape Cod real estate, Cape cod real estate sales, Truro Luxury sales.

These two recent Truro sales represent an interesting and diverse segment of the Truro single family home market. New houses, one brand new and one built in 2002 illustrate the quality of homes available and the great value available in Truro . 6 Cooper sold at $446 per square foot while 56 Castle Road sold at $257 per square foot. I know that most buyers, sellers and agents on the Cape don’t often use per square foot price as an important indication of value, but I just cant stop myself from using as it was imbedded in my city training.

West End Antique With Separate Cottage

Published on March 11, 2013 in architecture, general info and style. 0 Comments Tags: Cape Cod luxury sales, Cape Cod real estate, Provincetown luxury homes, Provincetown real estate.

This single family home with a sweet separate cottage is one of those Provincetown properties that is everyones favorites. If you are seeking a sense of place just the approach to this house nestled on a private lane takes one back to another time.

Changes In The Old Neighborhood

Published on February 2, 2013 in architecture and general info. 0 Comments Tags: Boston condo market, Boston real estate, Boston real estate sales, Boston South End condo sales, South End, South End real estate.

Property owner Ramy Rizkalla said contractors and inspectors found the east wall was bowing in, it was rotting, and there was termite damage, and a structural engineer ruled the wall was unsafe to leave on the property. Rizkalla said the decision to take down the wall was approved by the city’s Inspectional Services department. However, it is the Landmarks Commission that requested the hearing on Tuesday.

Zero Worcester Square In The South End. WOW!

Published on January 31, 2013 in architecture and general info. 0 Comments Tags: Boston real estate, South End condo sales, South End luxury condos, South End real estate.

Construction on the new development at the corner of Washington Street and Worcester Square, the former Hite TV and Radio building, is “ahead of schedule,” according to the site’s developer.

The Gropius House

Published on January 14, 2013 in architecture. 0 Comments Tags: Cape Cod real estate, Provincetown, Provincetown luxury homes, Provincetown real estate.

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There are few buildings as startling — in this town of gabled roofs and shingles — as the modernist landmark designed in 1959-60 for Carl and Dorothea Murchison by TAC, The Architects Collaborative.

Far West End Activity In Provincetown

Published on January 9, 2013 in architecture, general info and trends. 0 Comments Tags: Cape Cod real estate, Cape cod real estate sales, Provincetown, Provincetown condos, Provincetown luxury homes, Provincetown new construction, Provincetown new developments.

In the Far West End, from West Vine to The Moors, there are three large developments that have been going up in stages over the past few years. It has been fun to watch these substantial developments emerge from the ground, go to market, and then watch the second phase go up.

Provincetown Contrasts

Published on December 20, 2012 in architecture, general info and style. 0 Comments Tags: Cape cod real estate sales, Provincetown condominiums, Provincetown luxury homes.

December is a month of contrasts here in Provincetown. On one hand the streets are uncrowded, morning walks with the pooch can be totally solitary, yet evenings out for dinner at The Mews or Jimmys can be packed and boisterous.

New Developments In Provincetown. The Near West End

Published on November 13, 2012 in architecture, general info and style. 0 Comments Tags: Cape Cod condo sales, Cape Cod new construction, Cape Cod real estate, Cape cod real estate sales, Provincetown, Provincetown condominiums, Provincetown luxury homes.

There is a ton of building activity this fall in town. In the next few weeks I will review some of my favorite new projects in the different neighborhoods in town. Starting on my neighborhood the near west end, there are three great projects done or nearing completion. We have shown many of these condos to our buyers and they are all unique in their own way and offer terrific options and amenities.

44th Annual South End House Tour

Published on October 19, 2012 in architecture and general info. 0 Comments Tags: Boston, Boston condo market, Boston condominium market, Boston real estate, Boston South End condo sales.

The tour, to be held on Saturday, Oct. 20 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., is a self-guided walk through six amazing South End homes starting at the Southwest Corridor and ending mid-way down Shawmut Avenue. Since the tour is at-your-own-pace and snakes around on a more than 1 mile path, the full tour can take anywhere from two to four hours. It starts at the Boston Center for the Arts.

$1M Sales In Provincetown

Published on September 18, 2012 in analytics, architecture, general info and style. 0 Comments Tags: Cape Cod condo sales, Cape Cod real estate, Cape Cod sales, Provincetown luxury homes, Provincetown new construction, Provincetown real estate.

The $1M and above market in Provincetown has been relatively active this season. The above $1M price range is from $1M to a high of $4.75M. Of the 136 properties (single family, Multi-family and condos) that have sold YTD in 2012, 8 have sold above $1M, and they were all single family properties. These 8 property sales equals 5% of total unit sales year to date.

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