Over the last several years, REEF, Cape Cod's Home Builder has had the opportunity to design and build a few contemporary homes.  Many people don't associate modern, hard edge, contemporary homes with Cape Cod, but in several areas, especially the outer cape towns of Eastham, Wellfleet, Truro and Provincetown, these houses are very popular.

Our design team, headed by Jim Hagerty, has the capability, expertise and acumen to work in both the traditional shingle style and the linear, contemporary style.  Here's a few of the homes we are currently working on. 

If you are cosidering designing and building your contemporary or modern custom home, please reach out to us, we would be proud to show you some of our work, and we know you would enjoy working with our very talented design team

What is a HERS energy rating? Why should my home be energy rated? How do I get a HERS rating?

As if there wasn't enough to know and consider when building or buying a new home...welcome the HERS rating. Actually the HERS index has been around for quite a while. It is the standard by which a home's energy efficiency is measured.

Every home that REEF builds is energy rated, so it's part of our daily life. Here's an easy way to get up to speed on energy efficiency ratings:

Understanding the HERS index

Understanding the HERS index

Mahogany floors, fireplace with beach-stone surround, open floor plan and a Master Suite with private deck and commanding view of Cape Cod Bay...is this your dream home?

Well we just built it!

Take a tour of this custom home and see if you'd change a single thing...

Northside Bayview Cape

Northside Bayview Cape

You'd really like to have a home on Cape Cod. Perhaps you've looked at some homes, and have found them to be dated, overpriced...just not what you had in mind.

What if you could design a home around your lifestyle, with all the amenities you've come to enjoy, and build that home within your budget? Stress-free?!

Impossible dream? Not for these homeowners. Listen to Joe & Donna describe how they got just the home they wanted, within their budget, without drama or stress. Enjoy the brief video tour:

Homeowners describe the process of designing and building their custom home on Cape Cod.

Homeowners describe the process of designing and building their custom home on Cape Cod.

You've worked long and hard, but your IRA is delivering dissapointing returns. You've heard that real estate can be an excellent long-term investment, with higher returns than the stock market. But how do I get a house on Cape Cod without compromising my savings?

Put your IRA to work by building a home on Cape Cod. There is some preparation involved, but it can be very rewarding. And income from the property can grow tax deferred! 

Here's an easy guide that will get you started:

How to use a self-directed IRA to build a custom home on Cape Cod.

How to use a self-directed IRA to build a custom home on Cape Cod.

We receive inquries constantly from folks interested in buiding a home on Cape Cod. It's a wonderful peninsula, a very special part of the world, and a great place to live. But that special nature has it's impact on housing.

Many Homeowners in Brewster are living that challenge right now. The Board of Health is considering new rules for properties bordering freshwater ponds in Brewster...and there are many ponds. How does this affect home prices? And why are Homeowners responsible for runoff from rain water?

This is great insight into why the cost of designing, permitting, and building houses on Cape Cod keeps creeping up:

Brewster is debating new Wastewater rules for Homeowners on Cape Cod

Brewster is debating new Wastewater rules for Homeowners on Cape Cod

Merry Christmas!  It's a special time of year.

Here are some Christmas images from our special place, Cape Cod.

REEF Custom Homes in Chatham, Orleans, Brewster, New Seabury and throught Cape Cod

It was inevitable, and now it's here. On December 16 the Federal Reserve Bank increased the interest rate. It's the first interest rate hike since the Iphone was invented. Some say "it's about time", while others think it's a bad idea.

But what does it really mean to you? Will it affect your mortgage? How about construction loans? There's lots of conflicting opinions flying around. Here's a comprehensive overview from an objective source:

What does the new Interest Rate rise mean to you and your Cape Cod home?

What does the new Interest Rate rise mean to you and your Cape Cod home?

We all have our dream homes...here's a real one! This parcel is tucked away near Skaket Beach in Orleans, with peaceful views of the marsh. The open floor plan, harwood floors, granite kitchen, carefree Azek deck, 1st floor Master Suite...it's a beautiful home.

Like every REEF Custom Home, it was delivered on time, at budget. Take a tour, then give us a call to start designing your dream home...

Tour the new Orleans Marshview Cape

Tour the new Orleans Marshview Cape