I've been wondering if any agents here on AR have had popcorn ceilings experience that had been tested by a lab or home inspector for Asbestos. I understand that not all popcorn ceilings have asbestos. Evidently they were very popular back in the 60's and 70's!
Here's an article about popcorn ceilings, how to test them for asbestos, and how to remove at:
http://www.doityourself.com/stry/paintpopcornceiling
If a ceiling does contain Asbestos, removal can be very messy and a lot of work!
The Barnstable County Fair held off of Route 151 in Mashpee opens today running thru July 26. This annual event has just added Professional Bull Riding and a Demolition Derby. Check out their website at http://www.barnstablecountyfair.org for scheduled music and events. Amongst the entertainers this year are the band "Survivor" and "The Village People"! Celebrate your childs birthday at the Fair! See you there!
Happy 4th of July. This year its a long three day holiday starting this friday with parades, fireworks and neighborhood parties here on the Cape. Its sure to be a very busy weekend with a lot of people coming to the Cape to celebrate our country's anniversary of signing of the Declaration of Independence from England in 1776!
Did you know that in 1776 the Declaration of Independence was initially signed on July 2 by John Hancock the presiding officer and Charles Thompson the secretary. The rest of the needed signatures would have to wait. Two days later Congress approved a revised version and ordered it be printed and distributed to the states and military officers. Hence our celebration on the 4th!
I made a sales call this past weekend to a young first-time homebuyer from California who couldnt believe that she could buy a 2 to 3 bedroom, year round home here on Cape Cod for $225K to $250K at excellent % interest rates. Prices out where she is in Southern California are outrageous comparatively.
Prices here have been on the decline here for over two years while interest rates are very good at around 6.25% (now less than 6%) with plenty of mortgage money available for first-time homebuyers from FHA, Fanny Mae and Massachusetts Housing loans to name a few. Of course mortgage requirements are much stricter than in the past with a good percentage down payment (3 to 5%) needed and full documentation required by buyers- tax returns, W-2's, etc. Yes most mortgage people will tell you that 100% financing with no down payment is long gone. Many a buyer took advantage of that great giveway while also ending up in foreclosure as well!
Here's an article from an inactive real estate agent who wants to sell her West Palm Beach, Florida 2000 square foot home with vaulted ceilings, upgraded tile in a gated community with swimming pool and tennis court and find her a life partner all in the same transaction. Talk about extra services! A total package deal for Love! She's placed ads on Craigslist & Ebay. If this post helps someone I would ask for a referral fee! Check out the article at:
Marry a Princess lost in America
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080627/ap_on_fe_st/heart_for_sale
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Im a full time, tech savy, blogging realtor working w/buyers& sellers w/SFH's, Land, Condos in Falmouth, Mashpee, Sandwich, Hyannis, Yarmouth & Bourne MA. Search Falmouth & Cape Cod MLS FREE on my new
Let me find you the perfect piece of land, condo, commercial building or single family home next to our sandy beaches, warm (an average of 70 degrees in the summer) Vineyard/ Nantucket sound, eight small quaint unique villages, golf courses, tennis courts, boating, theater, arts, history, restaurants, fishing, sailing, swimming and bike paths. Falmouth is the Cape's second largest town with five golf courses, 9 harbors (some of Cape Cod's best), 12 miles of public beaches, and 68 miles of coastline (more than any other town on Cape Cod). Home of the world-renowned Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute (WHOI), we're a 30 minute Ferry ride from Martha's Vineyard & Nantucket, a 25 minute drive from Hyannis, 50 minutes from Provincetown (take a whale watching boat trip), an hour from Providence, Rhode Island and an hour and fifteen minutes from Boston or Newport R.I. Falmouth is a unique getaway, vacation place, a haven for outdoor enthusiasts and leisure vacationers, off-the-beaten-path location and also a full-time, year round community.
I have been living in Falmouth and on the Cape for over 30 years. I am a Licensed real estate salesperson with Ocean Blue Realty LLC, 14 Nye Road, Falmouth MA who has been in business in Falmouth for 25 years. I've been a licensed realtor since 2001. I am also familiar with real estate located in the Mid-cape in Barnstable, Yarmouth, and Centerville (having lived and owned a home in Centerville) as well as Falmouth.
Let me help you choose the "right" property for you, help you to make your best offer, negotiate your best terms, handle and organize all the proper paperwork, help you with financing with mortgaging referrals & approvals, attend home inspections and closings. I can give you loyalty, honesty, accounting, my experience, and save you time and stress! I will work with your best interests in mind! If you're thinking of selling, contact me for a FREE Broker's Price Opinion (BPO). First-Time Homebuyers and Sellers are Welcome!!
My office is located off of Main street Falmouth. I have easy access to Falmouth Villages, Upper & Lower Cape areas. I am a full-time Realtor® working on the Upper Cape with buyers and sellers. I have extensive knowledge of the local market and can find properties for my clients based upon their search criteria. I ask my clients what is most important to them, then I concentrate my efforts on fulfilling their individual and family goals and building a relationship between us. Because I conduct myself with honesty and integrity, my clients can be rest assured they have been dealt with fairly. You can Search my listings, my companies listings & Cape Cod MLS for FREE! You can also signup for FREE buyers listings too!
I hold the E-Pro Internet Professional and the ABR- Accredited Buyer Rep designations both endorsed by the NAR. Realtors Sign Up to be an E-PRO today, get me as your trainer, stand out from the crowd and differentiate yourself from the rest of the pack! No monthly or yearly fees to pay! You have 6 months to complete the online course at your own pace!
I love to travel. I am bilingual in Brazilian Portugese having traveled to Rio & Sao Paulo, Brazil. When I was in the military, I was stationed in 1980 in Germany and can speak some German. Ive been all around the USA (Orange County California, Georgia, Tucson Arizona, Kansas, Vegas, Florida, Maryland, NY, North Dakota) and I've traveled to the Philipinnes as well. I can speak some Spanish and French having studied both in school. Ive been to Paris France.
Professional Associations:
• Air National Guard Retired Enlisted Association
• Cape Cod Technology Council, Barnstable MA, Cape Cod
• Cape & Island Association of Realtors, CCIAOR
• Mass Association of Realtors, MAR
• National Association of Realtors®, NAR
• REBAC, Real Estate Buyers Agent Council of NAR
• Internet Crusade, E-Pro Internet Professional
Education:
• Cape Cod Community College, Barnstable MA, A.S. Business Management & Computers, 1982- 1984
• Community College of the Air Force, CCAF, A.S. Information Management, 1985
• Bridgewater State College, Bridgewater MA, B.S. Business Management & Computers, 1995
• Southeastern Massachusetts Entrepreneurial Training Program, 1996
• Clark University Computer Career Institute, Braintree MA, A+ Certificate, 1998
• NCO Academy, McGee Tyson AFB, Tennessee, Air National Guard Supervisor Training, 1999
• Real Estate Salesperson Pre-License Certificate Course, Sandwich High School, 2000
• Massachusetts Real Estate Salesperson License, 2001
• E-Pro Internet Professional, 2005
• ABR Accredited Buyer Representative Course, 2006
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Great website, a bit confusing at first...best added features, as pictures and maps for out of state and people who want to look privately in advance of using Steve- A more personal touch Realtor. Highly recommended.
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Monday 04/30/2007 2:28:23pm
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Vivian Hatziyannis
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Medford ma
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I don't know how to thank you for all the time you put into helping me and showing my properties at 86 carl landi circle & especially 113 Brigantine Dr., you helped me so much. Thank you. You are aggressive, you are a good worker and you will always be successful. If I can be a reference for you, I will. The reason I gave you the houses is because you are a hard worker! thank you
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Wednesday 04/04/2007 1:40:29pm
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Karel Mullen
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Just Surfed In
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Wilmington, North Carolina USA
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Steve,
Thanks for the great news. I cannot express how excited and relieved we
are to have found a future residence. You did an excellent job providing
me with all the information I needed or requested in a timely manner and
exceeded my expectations as a "rental broker"!
Karel
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Rent
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Wednesday 12/27/2006 6:43:29pm
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Irene Nickolson
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Falmouth MA
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I was happy with the various procedures your office took to help me purchase my home at 119 Homestead Lane, Teaticket, Ma.
Sincerely yours and Happy Holidays
Irene N. Nickolson
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Buy
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Kathy Chianca
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Steve made himself readily available and was very responsive to questions and concerns during the entire transaction process from initial showing through a timely closing.
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Own
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Buy
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