Mortgage Rate Forecast for Mashpee MA for March 1, 2010 Here are some of the events affecting mortgage rates today in Mashpee, MA. What Mortgage Backed Securities Are Doing Today: The price of the FNMA 30-Year 4.5% MBS coupon opened at 101.09 this morning - the same as Friday's close. At 9:30, the 4.5% MBS coupon was trading at 101.09 - the same as its opening. Price Trend in Mortgage Backed Securities: The chart below shows the price trend of the FNMA 30-Year 4.5% coupon over the past 30 days from 1-30-2010 to 3-1-2010: Remember, on mortgage backed securities (MBSs), as the price goes up, the yield comes down - and so do mortgage rates. I expect that mortgage rates will be the same in price this morning as compared to Friday. Economic Reports, News, and Events Affecting Mortgage Intere... 03/01/2010

Habitat for Humanity Accepting Applications for Home Ownership in Mashpee, MA Habitat for Humanity of Cape Cod is now accepting applications for 3 affordable homes in the Town of Mashpee. Habitat for Humanity of Cape Cod will be building three 3-bedroom homes, each on a separate Town-donated site. Construction of these homes begins in August and September. The monthly housing payment is estimated to be $590 - $700/mo. Families must meet income eligibility requirements (within 65% of median income for family size; example - this is $50,440 for a family of 4), be willing to partner with Habitat for Humanity in building the home, and have a need for adequate and affordable housing.  There will be an information session at the Mashpee Senior Center, located at 26 Frank E. Hicks Drive at 11 ... 02/19/2010

Owning a home in Mashpee MA, on Seconsett Island.Joe Arnao, Destination Realty, 508-503-4435 joe@MyDestinationRealty.com Owning a home in Mashpee, MA on Seconsett Island is a paradox. It is a faraway place that is close to everything. Jutting out into Waquoit bay and bordering Hamblin Pond, Seconsett Island is an oasis for boaters, kayakers, vacationers and anyone who loves the sea. Owning a home in Mashpee, MA on Seconsett Island you will find nearby:More than five miles of sandy beaches on Nantucket and Vineyard Sounds. Four of the largest freshwater ponds on Cape Cod all for boating, swimming and fishingSeveral Golf courses, including three world-class championship courses Great shopping at Mashpee Commons, South Cape Village, Deer Crossing and a short drive to Falmouth Center. If yo... 02/04/2010

The Mortgage Interest Rate Lock Advisory for Mashpee MA for February 4, 2010 Here are some of the events affecting mortgage interest rates today in Mashpee, MA. What Mortgage Backed Securities Are Doing Today: The price of the FNMA 30-Year 4.5% MBS coupon opened at 100.88 this morning - the same as yesterday's close. The 4.5% MBS coupon is currently trading at 100.06 - up 6/32 from its opening. Price Trend in Mortgage Backed Securities: The chart below shows the price trend of the FNMA 30-Year 4.5% coupon over the past 30 days from 1-4-2010 to 2-3-2010: Remember, on mortgage backed securities (MBSs), as the price goes up, the yield comes down - and mortgage interest rates come down with it. I expect that mortgage interest rates will be 0.125% - 0.25% better in price this morning as comp... 02/04/2010

The Mortgage Interest Rate Lock Advisory for Mashpee MA for January 8, 2010 Here are some of the events affecting mortgage interest rates today in Mashpee, MA. What Mortgage Backed Securities Are Doing Today: The price of the FNMA 30-Year 4.5% MBS coupon opened at 100.06 this morning - the same as yesterday's close. The 4.5% MBS coupon is currently trading at 100.17 - up 3/32 from its opening. Remember, on mortgage backed securities (MBSs), as the price goes up, the yield comes down - and mortgage interest rates come down with it. I expect that mortgage interest rates will be about the same in price this morning as compared to yesterday. Price Trend in Mortgage Backed Securities: The chart below shows the price trend of the FNMA 30-Year 4.5% coupon over the past 30 days from 12-8-2009 t... 01/08/2010

Home Value Update for Mashpee MA 02649 Through November 2009 According to Trulia.com, the current average listing price of homes on the market in Mashpee, MA is $611,960, while the current mean sales price of homes is $337,950. The sale prices of single family homes in Mashpee, MA have increased 30.5% in the past year through the end of November 2009. Below is a chart of the trend of listing prices of homes for sale in Mashpee, MA, in the past year through November 2009: Mashpee Recently Sold Homes   The $8000 first-time homebuyer tax credit has been extended, and now expires on April 30, 2010. So, there's no better time than now to buy a home in Mashpee, MA, or surrounding area. If you're looking for a home or condo to purchase in Mashpee, MA, or in the surrounding area, then try this ... 12/14/2009

The Mortgage Interest Rate Lock Advisory for Mashpee MA for December 14, 2009 Here are some of the events affecting mortgage interest rates today in Mashpee, MA. What the Mortgage Backed Securities Market is Doing Today: The price of the FNMA 30-Year 4.0% MBS coupon opened at 98.50 this morning - up 2/32 from Friday's close. The chart below shows today's price trend of the FNMA 30-Year 4.0% coupon: The FNMA 30-Year 4.0% MBS coupon is currently trading at 98.50 - the same as its opening, and up 2/32 from Friday's close. Remember, on mortgage backed securities (MBSs), as the price goes up, the yield comes down - and mortgage interest rates come down with it. I expect that mortgage interest rates will be the same as Friday. The chart below shows the price trend of the FNMA 30-Year 4.0% cou... 12/14/2009

Home Value Update for Mashpee MA Through Ocober 2009 According to Trulia.com, the sale prices of single family homes have increased 15.2% in the past year through the end of October 2009. The current mean sales price of homes on the market in Mashpee, MA, is $317,579. Below is a chart of the trend of listing prices of homes for sale in Mashpee, MA, in the past year through October 2009: Mashpee Recently Sold Homes The $8000 first-time homebuyer tax credit has been extended, and now expires on April 30, 2010. So, there's no better time than now to buy a home in Mashpee, MA, or surrounding area. If you're looking for a home or condo to purchase in Mashpee, MA, or in the surrounding area, then try this home search. You can still buy a home with no money down with the USDA Rural Development... 11/19/2009

The Mortgage Interest Rate Lock Advisory for Mashpee MA for November 19, 2009 Here are some of the events affecting mortgage interest rates today in Mashpee, MA. What the Mortgage Backed Securities Market is Doing Today: The price of the FNMA 30-Year 4.5% MBS coupon opened at 101.75 this morning - up 2/32 from yesterday's close. The chart below shows today's price trend of the FNMA 30-Year 4.5% coupon: The FNMA 30-Year 4.5% MBS coupon is currently trading at 101.75 - the same as it opening. Remember, on mortgage backed securities (MBSs), as the price goes down, the yield goes up - and so do mortgage interest rates. I expect that mortgage interest rates will be about the same in price this morning as compared to yesterday. Recent Activity in Mortgage Backed Securities: The chart below sh... 11/19/2009

Prices have declined - Time to catch the wave... See the latest stats click below. Mashpee Year by Year price change in (%) provided by RealtyInsite For All Cape Property Searches click: http://www.matildaeliason.com/Search_Cape_Cod_MLS_Listings/page_1134088.html 10/12/2009

Recently the Wampanoag Indian Tribe was recognized by the US government.  For decades, the tribe has worked toward recognition.  As the Indians who helped the Pilgrims survive in a new world, their place in history has always been fact. Their web page http://mashpeewampanoagtribe.com/ has useful and informative history, culture, and current articles.  There are updates about the tribe's business activities, events, and agendas on the website.  They have videos and pictures about various topics. If you are coming to Cape Cod for the summer, see if they have a local event planned.  The annual Pow-Wow every summer is an interesting view of history and culture.  Indians from all over the US and other Americans come to participate. Mashpee MA has been developed over the years as a summer res... 03/18/2009

Here is a helpful link to our Virtual Homes Website that gives you access to the MLS in Mashpee, Massachusetts.  It is free and  is map based driven so even if you don't know the streets you can zoom into different locations in Mashpee: Please click on:   http://www.virtualhomesmls.com/realestate/MA/Mashpee/foreclosure   If you have any questions feel fre to give me a call or email me back:   Laurie C. Bailey-Gates RE/Max Innovations 508-265-6722     01/13/2009

This will be the second Annual Dogs Allowed event..If you have a dog(s) or just love dogs you cannot miss this great day!  Come by and see the unveiling of the new Mashpee off lease dog Park Location!!  Want to talk local Real Estate..I'll be there volunteering all day with my 10 year old Yorkie TIKA...Come say HI!  I'll Have my Realtor Pin on....Of course!  See you There! This 07/13/2008

Please come and support a great event benefiting dogs in need.  The second annual "Dogs Allowed" event will take place Saturday July 19th in Mashpee on the green.  Please visit http://www.hotdiggityonline.com/events.php In the world of Real Estate short sales and foreclosures are a very real fact in today's market.  Families are being uprooted and so are their pets.  Dogs, cats, horses and other pets are being left behind, dropped off at the pound or local shelters.   With limited space and funds "no kill" shelters are forced to turn animals away and send them to almost certain death.  Some rescue groups are taking in the animals in hopes that once owners find suitable housing they will return to reclaim their beloved pets.  http://www.mspca.org/site/News2?page=NewsArticle&id=11361&news... 06/26/2008

We all know we can network at business events, but how many of us get involved in our community?  The town of Mashpee has agreed to donate land to a dog park, and we need to get a committee together fast.  We are raising money for both the Sampson Fund and the Dog Park Fund on Saturday July 19th.  The second annual Dogs Allowed Event is sure to be a blast and we need and your four legged friends there. Please go to www.hotdiggityonline.com and click on events for more info.  Contact me if you want to be a part of this unique committee, I've already met a couple that just moved here from PA and wants to buy a home after they rent for 6 months.. 06/25/2008

On May 6, 2008, there were just over 1900 properties in the pre-foreclosure stages on Cape Cod.  With some 140,000 homes on the Cape, this is only a small fraction of real estate on Cape Cod.   Less than half of those homes are second homes, and this does not account for commercial properties.  Most homes on Cape Cod are owner occupied, even though some specific communities have more than 50% vacation home or investment status. Mashpee is between Falmouth and Barnstable, the two largest towns on Cape Cod.  Mashpee includes the areas know as New Seabury and Popponesset.  Mashpee is the home of the recently recognized Wampanoag Indian tribe.  Unfortunately, Mashpee has one of the largest percentages of pre-foreclosures on Cape Cod.  With roughly 8,000 residences in Mashpee, the 206 pre-fo... 05/08/2008