Cathy Clark's (catherineclark) Blog

I get this question a lot.  The Cape Cod market, like other vistor-driven areas of the country is cyclical.  The holidays also affect most markets.  Most people begin thinking about buying a home or are actively searching as we get closer to Spring.So even though we haven't reached the end of Feb...

Pay Pal Scam Alert!!! Many of us, especially this time year, use PayPal to make online purchases.  This morning I received an email indicating that there was a potential security breach to my account from a foreign IP address and, unless I confirmed my information, my account would be suspended. ...

A few years back, I wanted to show a vacant home a couple of days after a foot of snow had fallen.  Made the appt with the listing agent and off we went.  There were a few other, occupied homes on the list, as well.  I showed the "occupieds" first and saved the vacant for last.  Upon arrival, the...

One of the many traditions of giving on Cape Cod is now in its 6th year in Buzzards Bay and will begin on Wednesday, December 12, 2007.  Beginning at 8:00 a.m. Bourne, MA Firefighters will camp out in the parking lot of Mezza Luna on Main St, Buzzards Bay, for 103 hours (ending Sunday, December 1...

The Cape & islands MLS recently published 2007 year to date statistics with a comparison to the same time last year.  The results have surprised many given the condition of real estate throughout the country and media reports of a falling market and glut of inventory.  It just proves, once again,...

The Massachusetts Association of Realtors® has released July 2007 sales figures for Massachusetts with comparisons to July of 2006.Despite the national media's reports of panic in the housing market, Massachusetts has experienced very little change over the same month last year.    In fact, there...

Although one lane was closed between 12:30 and 1:30 due to a breakdown, The Cape Cod Times reports that the Sagamore Flyover is providing visitors to Cape Cod with decreased travel times.  A good sign, especially with the price of gas!  Not only that, but it's on time and under budget!The "flyove...