Why People Buy Homes - ConnectionIdentity and Connection in Real Estate A 5 Part Series1: The Emotions of Buying a Home2. Home-Buying Fears and Anxieties3: Are There Biases in Home Buying?4: Identity and Connection in Real Estate5: Satisfaction in Real Estate 4. Why People Buy Homes: Identity and Connection in Real EstateCreating strong connections with home-buyers is crucial for successful real estate transactions. Today’s buyers seek more than just a house; they want to feel a genuine emotional connection to their potential new home. Licensees who recognize this can set themselves apart from the competition.One effective way to foster this connection is through storytelling. When Licensees tell stories about properties, they can evoke emotions that resonate with buyers. For instance, ... 04/14/2025

Why People Buy Homes – Biases?Are There Biases in Home Buying? A 5 Part Series1: The Emotions of Buying a Home2. Home-Buying Fears and Anxieties3: Are There Biases in Home Buying?4: Identity and Connection in Real Estate5: Satisfaction in Real Estate 3: Why People Buy Homes: Are There Biases in Home Buying?Understanding an individual's construction of reality, or biases, is crucial for Licensees looking to assist their clients with effectively navigating the home-buying process. Cognitive biases are inherent thinking patterns that can affect decision-making. They can play a significant role in how home-buyers perceive properties and determine their value. One common bias is the **anchoring effect**. This occurs when buyers fixate on the initial price of a property, which can skew their ... 04/14/2025

Home-Buying Fears and AnxietiesA 5 Part Series1: The Emotions of Buying a Home2. Home-Buying Fears and Anxieties3: Are There Biases in Home Buying?4: Identity and Connection in Real Estate5: Satisfaction in Real Estate  2. Why People Buy Homes: Buying Fears and AnxietiesWhile the excitement of buying a new home is real, many home-buyers also experience fears and anxieties that can weigh heavily on their minds. These feelings often accompany significant financial decisions, such as purchasing a property, which is both thrilling and daunting. Buyers frequently worry about making the wrong choice. They may fear overpaying for a house or getting stuck with hidden problems that could require costly repairs down the road. Additionally, the complex paperwork and legal requirements can feel ove... 04/14/2025

Why People Buy Homes - EmotionsA 5 Part Series1: The Emotions of Buying a Home2. Home-Buying Fears and Anxieties3: Are There Biases in Home Buying?4: Identity and Connection in Real Estate5: Satisfaction in Real Estate1: The Emotions of Buying a HomeBuying a home is a significant milestone in many people’s lives. It’s often viewed as a dream come true, filled with excitement and anticipation. However, this journey isn’t just about finding a place to live; it’s also deeply emotional. Home-buyers feel a mix of joy, anxiety, and sometimes even fear throughout the process.When someone finds a property they love, they often imagine their future there. They think about family gatherings, playing with their children in the yard, or creating new memories in their dream kitchen. This vision of h... 04/14/2025

What Real Estate Agents Really Do All Day: The Hidden Hours Behind Your Home PurchaseMost people only see a small part of what real estate agents actually do. You might think they just show houses, put up "For Sale" signs, and collect big checks at closing. The truth? Being a real estate agent involves a mountain of behind-the-scenes work that clients never see.The Invisible Hours of a Real Estate Agent's Work DayDid you know that when you buy a home with an agent's help, they typically spend over 40 hours working on your behalf? That's according to a recent survey where most buyers guessed their real estate agent spent less than 20 hours on their transaction. The reality was double or even triple what clients imagined.This disconnect happens because much of an agent's work happens when... 04/08/2025

Falmouth MA Real Estate Median Price is up 11% in October 2018According to preliminary data released on Friday November 16th, the Falmouth MA Real Estate Median Price is up 11% in October 2018.  In my earlier blog, I reported that the Cape Cod and Islands Association of REALTORS® (CCIAOR) reported a $49,900 increase over last October's median price for properties across The Cape. In Falmouth, that median price is even higher,  +$51,425.Comparing 2018 to 2017 Year-to-Date sales, 42 fewer homes sold in Falmouth in 2018 than in 2017, but the annual median price is actually up even higher by 13+%, to $472,750. There is an interesting indicator in the Falmouth real estate market report. The median price for condos in the Falmouth real estate market was down in October of 2018. For the month ... 11/19/2018

            Luxury Real Estate on Cape Cod   : 237 Menauhant Road Falmouth MA Beach Rights Your beach house is ready for you! Here's a 3 bedroom 2 bath, one level home in move incondition, with a fireplace, a garage, and a short walk to the beach. Just two blocks to Vineyard Beach (you can see it from the back yard) as part of the Acapesket Beach Association. Sea breezes, sunshine, boating nearby. Relax, entertain, and enjoy life.   Directions/Map It            $995,000            Represented Exclusively by Robert Paul Properties.   Heath Coker   508-548-8888                      Robert Paul Properties | 279 Main St | Falmouth | MA | 02540 | 508-540-9800 10/26/2012

            Luxury Real Estate on Cape Cod East Falmouth (Acapesket): 354 Acapesket Road Waterfront With Licensed Dock Luxury Real EstateWater Frontage with a Licensed Dock on Green Pond with easy access to Vineyard Sound. This is a well cared for, three bedroom ranch style home with a large yard that is set well off the road. Water views from all rooms. Hardwood floors, fireplace, living area with a wall of water view windows, and an oversized rear deck. This is a charming vacation home with future potential to rebuild on large footprint. The registered dock can accomodate several large boats, and it is in great condition. Directions/Map It            $995,000          Represented Exclusively by Robert Paul Properties.   Marlene Susienka   508-566-6139                      Robert Paul... 09/07/2012

What is not to like here?! A 4 bedroom Colonial home WITH an approved, in-law apartment. Set on a private acre, this home is in move in condition. Gas fireplace, wood floors, and room for a pool outside! There is a first floor master bedroom and a second floor master, too. Both masters have private baths. The over-sized two car garage is large and attached. The level yard has privacy and space to play! Discover this gem on Cape Cod! This home is easy to show and is ready for your family and friends! 08/09/2010

Livestock shows, horse and oxen pulls, variety shows and amusement rides abound at the Barnstable County Fair from noon to 10 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, 1220 Nathan S. Ellis Highway, East Falmouth. Admission is $10 adults and $2 ages 6-12. The Village People perform Saturday and the Eli Young Band performs Sunday. The fair runs through July 24. For more information, call 508-563-3200 or go to www.barnstablecountyfair.org. 07/17/2010

The Falmouth High Class of 2012, also known as the current sophomore class at Falmouth High will be doing light yard work on Saturday, October 24th for all town residents who would like to hire them.  From 8:30 AM-5PM the students will do light chores in your yard for a small contribution to their Class Fund. The rain date is Saturday, November 11th. Please contact ebourgeault@falmouth.k12.ma.us orcrankin@falmouth.k12.ma.us to reserve students to work. The minimum request is 2 students for 2 hours for a contribution of $20.  Jobs that require climbing ladders are not allowed. There are some other restrictions for safety reasons, too.  Please contact the sponsoring teachers (above emails) for further clarification. 10/19/2009

If you are renting on December 1, 2009 you just lost $8000. Here's why! People who have not owned a home in the last three years are called First Time Buyers by the US Government.  Those First Time Buyers can get $8000 IF they close on a property before December 1, 2009.  So how much house can a renter buy? One of the old calculators I use shows how much real estate a person with the following income levels might be able to purchase. The numbers below are as follows: Annual Income (AI), Monthly Income (MI), Maximum Monthly Payment (MMP), Other Monthly Debts (OMD), Price of a Property per Interest Rate of 5%, 6%, and 7% (NOTE: These are ONLY estimates for conversation.) (With 5% down)20,000 (AI)    1667 (MI)     467 (MMP)     133 (OMD)     at 5%   66K    at 6%  61.5K     at 7%  56.9K30,0... 09/29/2009

In addition to communicating with the local Air Traffic Control facility, all aircraft in the Persian Gulf AOR are required to give the Iranian Air Defense Radar (military) a ten minute 'heads up' if they will be transiting Iranian airspace. This is a common procedure for commercial aircraft and involves giving them your call sign, transponder code, type of aircraft, and points of origin and destination. This conversation was overheard this on the VHF Guard (emergency) frequency 121.5 MHz while flying from Europe to Dubai.  It's too good not to pass along.  The conversation went like this...  Iranian Air Defense Radar:  'Unknown aircraft you are in Iranian airspace.  Identify yourself.'  Aircraft:  'This is a United States aircraft.  I am in Iraqi airspace.'  Air Defense Radar:  'You ar... 05/30/2009

Bourne's Pond isn't actually a pond the way I understood one growing up, because it opens to the Atlantic Ocean.  But here in MA a pond is defined a little differently - especially on the coast.  Here a pond is a body of water smaller than a lake, usually fed by a stream, but mostly still.  Bourne's "Pond" has tidal action and lots of coming and going of water, but it is 2 miles from the top inlet to the bottom ocean outlet so maybe some of it moves more than the rest.  We canoe out here and catch/release a few fish every now and then. The swans come here in great numbers.  This morning I counted 25.  There have been more so that isn't a record.  Here are some pics.  There is a lot of bird watching on the Cape, and Falmouth is a great place to see birds. Happy listing and selling!   03/19/2009

Well the news was made official at 3pm on Monday, Tom Brady is out for the season!  This is a tough pill to swallow for anyone who is a fan of the Pats or football in general.  I know that many out there have had a bitter taste in their mouths regarding the Pats after spygate last year, but I know no one roots for injuries especially one as distructive as Brady's.  The reports are very few and far between, consistent with the Patriots level of knowledge that they give the press, but most are speculating that the injury is a torn MCL and torn ACL.  Wow if that's the case!  Of course the Pats will go on, but instead of Super Bowl favorites they will be lucky to make the playoffs.  I know they still have a lot of talent and have a great coach so we'll see.  Remember Belichicks record for N... 09/09/2008