Dukes County, MA Real Estate News

New Martha's Vineyard MLSWhy?This is a direct response to Martha’s Vineyard real estate brokers and agents wanting a better system and newer technology to meet their specific needs, and their clients’ needs. The charter members of the MVMLS have almost 60% of the active listings on The Vineyard. ... 05/15/2018

   The boat is a Wianno 25. I'm foredeck, sailing from Hyannis to Edgartown, Martha's Vineyard.                        Photo credit: facebook.com/Wianno.Senior.161         Contact me to sell your home or to arrange a private showing of any home for sale on the South Shore. View all the homes for ... 07/10/2013

05/13/2012

      The Martha's Vineyard Times Archives Buy Photos Submissions Advertise Contact News On-Island Arts & Entertainment Things to Do Vineyard Visitor Real Estate Home & Garden Classifieds In Business : Silver lining in Martha's Vineyard foreclosure numbers By Steve MyrickFebruary 1, 2012     Emai... 02/08/2012

It is a buyer's market in residential real estate on Martha's Vineyard. Some of the inventory of homes have been reduced.  Do you have a dream to own on Martha's Vineyard? Perhaps a summer getaway that you can rent out as well ?  Or maybe your thinking of relocating to the island of Martha's Vine... 02/05/2012

Martha's Vineyard, New England's largest resort island, was formed by glacial action 10,000 years ago and lies 7 miles off the coast of Cape Cod, in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, USA. The Island is roughly triangular-shaped with its base the straight south shore. It is 9 miles wide and 23 mi... 02/05/2012

Awesome Sunsets, Menemsha, Martha's Vineyard.   Nothing ends a day like a perfect sunset. Check out these wonderful sunsets out at Menemsha, Martha's Vineyard in September, 2010.  It is so relaxing out in Menemsha, no cell phones, no tv's, no computers...just nature, fresh home grown food and fre... 09/25/2010

This picture was taken with my Blackberry on Martha's Vineyard today. I was in the Gay Head section of the Vineyard. 06/28/2010

Frequently Asked Question: Are USDA Loans Good? Q: Has anyone used a USDA Loan? Are USDA loans good? How do they work, and where can one use it on Cape Cod? A: Yes, the USDA guaranteed home loan is a great mortgage program. USDA rural housing loan programs allow qualified homebuyers to get loans ... 02/17/2010

It was a peaceful morning on the Vineyard as I walked by this small fishing shack. It was a short trip to check on a house. There were a few ducks and birds still swimming around that had not gone south yet. The leaves on the Vineyard trees were still changing. They are probably peaking right now... 10/28/2009

My wife was a counselor at Camp Jabberwocky many years ago, still has very good memories, and is fond of their efforts. If you don't know, Camp Jabberwocky is the longest running overnight camp for children and adults with disabilities in the United States. Well, this weekend, in on of their ongo... 08/11/2009

  JUNE MARKET STATISTICS ~ MARTHA'S VINEYARD, MASSACHUSETTS Following is our real estate Market Report for the month of June. The number of units sold during the month increased slightly (+2) over the previous month but decreased significantly (-9) from June 2008.  The median sale price followed ... 07/23/2009

I was on the Vineyard for the 4th of July.  This year we made it early enough to the family picnic that we got to see the "parade" in the Oak Bluffs Campgrounds. For over a decade, the summer residents have dressed up and paraded down Clinton Ave to the Tabernacle (where we got married in '85). T... 07/06/2009

What would be the summer rental for this property?" The question most asked by our buyer clients. This week’s portfolio includes properties we feel are outstanding rental opportunities. Investment might be a bit of an exaggeration since you would find a positive return mostly from inland properti... 06/18/2009

Green Your School or Community   May 30, 2009 by cherylcahill324 greenschools is a non-profit organization, originating out of Mansfield, MA ,whose mission is to create healthier/greener learning environments through education and awareness. They aim to protect the health of every individual in o... 06/02/2009

For years I have listened to vacationers to Martha's Vineyard talk about how they wished they had bought 10 years ago when they had the opportunity.   The opportunity is here in terms of home prices, inventory availability and mortgage rates.  I was reminded of this again yesterday during our wee... 05/21/2009

I was at this property in Katama a few days ago an thought it should be spotlighted. Situated on a private lot in Katama close to South Beach, this is a reverse contemporary home, popular in the area. The main living area and deck enjoy views of the water. You can hear the waves rolling in as you... 04/16/2009

This week's photo montage includes properties currently for sale that have ocean or at least open salt water locations. I am often surprised, for an island, how very few oceanfront properties exist. This is the first time in my memory that a property directly on Herring Creek Beach has come on t... 04/08/2009

Following is Sandpiper's standard Market Report for the month of February for the island of Martha's Vineyard. Note that both sales volume and median have declined from January - 33% and 46% respectively. The vast majority of the current buyer activity remains well under $1.0 with 23 of the 27 sa... 04/01/2009

Lights Out Martha's Vineyard an island-wide energy conservation event that is being held in conjuction with Earth Hour sponsored by the World Wildlife Fund. Turn Off Lights When: March 28, 8:30-9:30 pm Lights Out Guided Walk Where: Felix Neck When: March 28, 8-9 pm Info: 508-627-4850 03/27/2009