Tara Stone

OK, so this is totally off topic, although technically cemetery's do sell real estate..its not something we sell as Realtors. I drive by this cemetery on almost a daily basis, it's where Eunice Kennedy was recently laid to rest. I always love the top of the stone and wrought iron gates that flank one of the entrances.

So with camera in car today and the light looking right I decided to stop and snap a few pictures. On my way out I happened to look over and pass this grave stone, I started to laugh and then thought oh my gosh, maybe I shouldn't be laughing in a cemetery.

It was not out of disrespect and I have to imgaine the person that went through life with this last name HAD to have had a great sense of humor and maybe, just maybe they were looking down and smiled becuase they brought a smile to yet another persons face.

The first time homebuyer tax credits being given to those qualify for one of the federal government's attempts to stimulate the housing market. While it is debatable whether the tax credit has been successful in its goals, there is little debate whether this program offers potential homebuyers an additional reason to purchase now.
I am here to tell you that time is running out on the $8,000 yes the FREE $8,000 the United States government is allocating to those who qualify under the first time home buyer $8000 tax credit. While the deadline to close on a home in order to receive the $8000 tax credit is November 30, 2009, the time for those "sitting on the fence" to start the process is now.

The average time for closings varies by lender but generally can be anywhere from 30-60 days, so that does not leave much time to get preapproved with a lender and get taken to see potential homes by a Realtor. So if you have never owned a home or if you have not had ownership interest in a property in the last three years the time to ACT IS NOW!!!

My Advice: Don't even think about looking at "Short Sales", the timelines on these homes, even getting answers to offers.

Home prices are still LOW! Mortgage rates are still LOW but creeping up..Now is the time to take action.

Speak to your mortgage broker, your accountant and your Realtor!

Income and Home Buying Guidelines need to be met to receive the full credit so dont delay, speak to a professional today!

Tara Stone, Realtor

508-568-8106

Tara Stone, Realtor 781-664-3508

Cape Cod Life's 4th Annual HOME & GARDEN EXPO October 16 - 18, 2009

Show Hours:
Friday: Noon - 7 PM
Saturday: 10 AM - 5 PM
Sunday: 10 AM - 3 PM

The 2009 Home & Garden EXPO will be held at the beautifully renovated Resort & Conference Center at Hyannis. (Formerly the Four Points Sheraton)

Home products and services from builders to interior designers to landscapers! Come meet Cape Cod's industry experts in home remodeling, painting, home products, closets, tile, floor plans, furniture, stonework, bath remodels, kitchen displays, home entertainment, electronics, & more.

· See up to 75 Exhibits

covering the issues homeowners want and need - to build, remodel or buy from interior to exterior design.

Enter to the UGLIEST FLOOR CONTEST and WIN $1500 in flooring from Mid Cape Home Center / Complete Home Concepts! Email your photo with a description of the floor and contact info to expo@capecodlife.com.

The flooring photos will be on display at the Home Expo where the winner will be announced.

Enter your Antiques to be appraised at the LIVE Antiques road show with Henry T Callan on Sunday Oct. 18 at 1 pm. Pre-register your items at hportell@capecodlife.com or call 508-775-9800 x34.

WIN PRIZES valued at $1000+ !!!

ADMISSION SPECIALS!!

Halloween Parade - Friday, Oct. 16, 4 PM - FREE Admission for participants

FRIDAY - 2 for 1 Admission Special ( 2 for $10)
2 for $8 with coupon.

Tara Stone is most certainly the Realtor of the year. She is incredibly knowledgable, energetic and patient! She has incredible follow through and goes entirely above and beyond what you would expect in a Realtor. She truely listens to your dreams and ensures they come true. Thank you Tara, for not just finding us our dream house, but more importantly our dream HOME!!! We are looking forward to a lifetime of memories."
Mark, Jennifer and Carina Haythorn Sat Jun 13

Just a few fun pictures from Dowsey's Beach on Mother's Day..Don't forget to get your beach stickers!

Dowses Beach in Osterville is a Town of Barnstable beach with limited automobile parking available to town residents only yet anyone can walk in. There are toilet facilities with showers and a beach house for changing in privacy. Lifeguards are present during the Summer months only.