Windwalker's Window to the Island - A Nantucket Real Estate Blog

Nantucket, MA— Several agents at Windwalker Real Estate recently earned the nationally recognized Short Sales and Foreclosure Resource Certification. The National Association of REALTORS® offers the SFR Certification to REALTORS® who want to help both buyers and sellers navigate these complicated transactions, as demand for professional expertise with distressed sales grows.

According to a recent NAR survey, nearly one-third of all existing homes sold recently were either short sales or foreclosures.  For many real estate professionals, short sales and foreclosures are the new “traditional” transaction.  REALTORS® who have earned the SFR Certification know how to help sellers maneuver the complexities of short sales as well as help buyers pursue short sale and foreclosure opportunities.

“As leading advocates for homeownership, REALTORS® believe that any family that loses its home to foreclosure is one family too many, but unfortunately, there are situations in which people just cannot afford to keep their homes, and a foreclosure or a short sale results,” said 2009 NAR President Charles McMillan. “Foreclosures and short sales can offer opportunities for home buyers and benefit the larger community, as well, but it’s extremely important to have the help of a real estate professional like a REALTOR® who has earned the SFR Certification for these kinds of purchases.”

Please contact one of our agents and put our experience and expertise to work.

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This rare parcel of almost 11 wooded acres has been in the ownership of one family for decades.  The parcel extends over 800 feet from Squam Road to an extremely high elevation that, from grade level, affords panoramic views over Sesachacha Pond, Sankaty Light and the Atlantic Ocean. A simple summer cottage occupies the middle lot of this recent three parcel sub-division. This is the perfect opportunity to build your compound with pool and tennis court on an incredibly private site.

Exclusively listed for $8,250,000.  Please contact Judy Waters for more information or follow this link:

http://www.10-12-14squamroad.com/

Washington, July 01, 2010 (Realtor.org) The National Association of Realtors® today commended Congress for timely passage of two bills to extend the homebuyer tax credit closing deadline and reauthorize the National Flood Insurance Program. Both bills, strongly supported by NAR, had cleared the House earlier and were passed by the Senate last night. They now head to the president for his signature. This is great news for those considering Nantucket homes for sale.

For information follow this link:

http://www.realtor.org/press_room/news_releases/2010/07/tax_flood_credits

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“Broadway to the Bluff”

This amazing, oversized Nantucket property offers unobstructed views of the Atlantic Ocean and direct access to the Sconset bluff walk and stairs to the beach. Just a few blocks from the center of ‘Sconset Village, this gracious Nantucket house presents a unique opportunity for a buyer to use the existing 4 apartments or construct a compound on this conforming lot complete with house, cottage and gracious yard, overlooking the ocean. This property has been in the same family for over 75 years – may your family be the next to create a lifetime of memories in this perfect Nantucket summer house location.

$3,950,000  Exclusively listed by Liza Ottani

For more information follow this link

http://27shellstreet.com/

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This very unique Nantucket property offering includes: One of the last private and pristine parcels in Pocomo with spectacular protected views of the Pocomo meadow and both Polpis and Nantucket Harbors.  Additional views of Coatue, Great Point, and Head of the Harbor, along with deeded beach access with mooring rights. Carefully maintained existing home with excellent expansion potential (over four acres with 5,000 sq. ft. of allowable groundcover).  More Information.

Although Windwalker Real Estate doesn’t like to focus on the bad news, we strive to report on all Nantucket real estate news.   Here is a list of the Notice of Mortgagee’s Sale recently published in the Inquirer and Mirror.

  • Address: 10-10 1/2 Cherry Street Google Maps Link Auction Date: February 22, 2010, 11:00 AM
  • Address: 4 Dovekie Court Google Maps Link Auction Date: February 25, 2010, 12:00 PM
  • Address: 45 Surfside Road Google Maps Link Auction Date: February 18, 2010, 12:00 PM
  • Address: 77 Easton Road Google Maps Link Auction Date: February 23, 2010, 2:00 PM
  • Address: 9 Aurora Way Auction Date: February 22, 2010, 10:00 AM
  • Address: 5 Main Street Google Maps Link Auction Date: February 25, 2010, 1:00 PM

For more information on these properties or any Nantucket properties, please contact Windwalker Real Estate.

37 Milk StreetAs the saying goes, “You never get a second chance to make a first impression.” When it comes to selling your house, this statement couldn’t be more true. Every home has its quirks and imperfections, and renovating and repairing every single flaw can be expensive and time consuming. However there is a more cost-effective and efficient way to give your house a fresh look and increase your chances of a faster sale.

Staging is a great way to brighten up an older house or add a comfortable, warm look to a new house. Staging a home can include everything from putting a fresh coat of paint on the walls, de-cluttering the house or even buying accent furniture pieces. It may be a simple matter of buying new bedding and curtains for the bedrooms. Statistics show that the investment pays off every time.

In Nantucket, many buyers are looking for light and bright homes, classically designed and decorated that they can immediately be enjoyed during the summer months. Nantucket summer cottage or Nantucket beach house is a style that appeals to and attracts our specific buyer pool.

For pointers on staging your home and some statistics on how effective it can be,  see this home staging article featured on Boston Realty Advisor’s website (www.bradvisors.com).

Use our Sales Search Tool to see what other homes in your area are selling for- and to possibly help you find your next Nantucket home, too!

January 2010 Inventory

Nantucket real estate inventory reached a high in September 2009 when total listings numbered 749 properties.  Though some owners have taken their properties off the market for the winter, there were 532 properties listed for sale as of January 15, 2010.  This included 358 residential listings, 68 land listings, 25 commercial listings and 81 condo/multi-family/co-op listings.

For more data and research on Nantucket Real Estate, visit our Research Page.

Although Windwalker Real Estate doesn’t like to focus on the bad news, we strive to report on all Nantucket real estate news.   Here is a list of the Notice of Mortgagee’s Sale recently published in the Inquirer and Mirror.

  • Address: 101 Somerset Road Google Maps Link Auction Date: February 4, 2010, 12:00 PM
  • Address: 2 Anne’s Lane Google Maps Link Auction Date: February 4, 2010, 11:00 AM
  • Address: 8 Anna Drive Google Maps Link Auction Date: February 11, 2010, 1:00 PM

For more information on these properties or any Nantucket properties, please contact Windwalker Real Estate.

Although Windwalker Real Estate doesn’t want to focus on the bad news, we  like to report on all real estate news.   Here is a list of the Notice of Mortgagee’s Sale recently published in the Inquirer and Mirror.

  • Address: 4 1/2 Macy’s Lane Google Maps Link Auction Date: January 28, 2010, 9:00 AM
  • Address: 22 Bluebird Lane  Google Maps Link Auction Date: February 5, 2010, 2:00 PM
  • Address: 2 Cedar Circle  Google Maps Link Auction Date: January 28, 2010, 12:00 PM
  • Address: 30 Hummock Pond Road  Google Maps Link Auction Date: January 28, 2010, 1:00 PM
  • Address: 11 Starbuck Road   Google Maps Link Auction Date: February 4, 2010, 1:00 PM
  • Address: 9 Old Westmoor Farm Road  Google Maps Link Auction Date: February 1, 2010, 2:00 PM
  • Address: 6 Pine Tree Road  Google Maps Link Auction Date: January 21, 2010, 1:00 PM

For more information, please contact Windwalker Real Estate.

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