Peter Hawley's Blog, Cape Cod, MA

VOTE YES - Moving to Cape Cod Every 4 years we have the opportunity to make changes of those that represent us in government. We must filter through the hype, the ending barrage of messages; we evaluate the choices and then make our best choice. Campaigns are not unlike Real Estate marketing, but...

The Seasons are Changing There was a slight chill in the air as I began my commute to my Falmouth office where I List and Sell Real Estate. (www.peterhawley.com). As I follow the winding roads spotting a deer bounding across an open field, the sweet smell of freshly cut hay floated into my open c...

"America the Beautiful" author was born in Falmouth, MA This year we celebrate the 149th Birthday of Katharine Lee Bates, born in a house on the Town Green in Falmouth on August 12,1859. Her father was the pastor of the Congregational Church right around the corner. The house is maintained by the...

Cape Cod, MA: Life on Vacation Cape Cod, a very unique 400 square mile peninsula, with 115 beaches, 41 golf courses, 50 miles of bike trails, with 15 communities, each offering a complete vacation and year round experience. Two years ago, it was very difficult to find a home under $300,000, but t...

PEOPLE ARE BUYING IN FALMOUTH, MA I know we have all read that the market is slow, but here in Falmouth, MA, things are more than just percolating along. Here are the quick stats as of today. On the market, Single Family homes - 448 available. Since June 1, 2008, Pending Sales - 66. SOLD since Ju...

RELOCATING   Years ago as a corporate manager I moved quite often and lived in many parts of the country. The first time, I thought it would be easy to travel to a new locations, pick up some real estate magazines, pick a few places to see, call a few Agents, see houses, and buy one. Actually the...

Offer to Purchase (OTP) The Offer to Purchase (OTP) is the first step in the Buying process, and may be the most important set of documents to insure a smooth process to a successful transaction. In my practice of Real Estate ( www.peterhawley.com) I have learned that if the OTP is complete, all ...

Home Inspections Are Not Just For Buyers Traditionally, once an offer to purchase has been accepted, a buyer has a window of opportunity to conduct a number of inspections, to further determine the condition of a property. In my practice of Real Estate in Falmouth, MA, I often recommend to the Se...

A Realtor® is a Locavore Locavore - one who supports, consumes, sustains all that is local. I was thinking about this newly coined term and how it applies to my real estate business and my actions as a Realtor®.  As a Realtor®, I not only assist people buying and selling properties, I also genera...

Who is moving to Falmouth, MA A recent survey concluded a large number of buyers are those making Life Style Changes, seeking to telecommute and work from their home base. They may commute to Boston or New York and beyond to meet with clients for a few days returning to spend the rest of the week...